October’s definitely the month tailor-made for masks and letting the inner demons and monsters out to scream. Though Indianapolis’ Awaiting Sacrifice, look more adapt walking out of a toxic waste facility or active asylum, than a recording studio. The five-piece finger shredding mix, release their new radioactive creation Uprise October 26. More than a few years in the making, the five songs encompass an updated sound and lineup while holding the tremor-laden history of their original recording.
Awaiting Sacrifice festered to life in 2012, as drama brought changes but also molded their early sound into what it became. A gig with humor-core masters Psychostick led to working with local label Midwesthell Melodies, releasing debut EP Defection.
Issues and turmoil reared forcing a breakup right as their second EP was almost done. Earlier this year three core members returned bringing new blood into the horde with new ideas, ready to germinate, spawning the dormant material into new life.
With a new lineup, they’re ready to deliver their sound with the grace and subtlety of a sledgehammer whack. Or, like vocalist Quentin “Koncept” Young, with the gore and splattering malice of a slaughterhouse.
A few members started playing as wee lads influenced by the subtleties of Lamb of God, Pantera, Slipknot and DevilDriver among others. They’re keeping the ‘90s sound alive with current flavors, assaulting ears with their own version of Nu-Death Metal. They’ve already given audiences their live experience supporting Wednesday 13, Invictus, Battlecross, Kataklysm, and Prong and will continue going for the throat whenever possible.
Horrific vibes spread over five slabs of guttural noise with groovy death spiced with Deadite necro-delight with vocals from the blackest part of the backwoods. They deliver the chill of Leatherface’s chainsaw under the moonlight with sharp edged guillotine thrash style.
“You” is the opening distorted twisting tongue anthem with dance grooves, death and split neck attitude. Swine flu never sounded as good as Young sears chords for the splatter with each word. It’s slow and grungy like gnawing on a favorite piece of rotting wood.
“End Game” continues the gleaming steel slaughter house riffs with the pace of condemned animals awaiting their end. “Mindrot” is the mosh pit invitation to dance, stomp and pound till it hurts. With all the energy, adrenaline and sweat the dance floor claims. With live video single potential.
“To Kill A King’s” a bit proggy, with raw sewage drain pipe charm and is the creepy atmosphere epic tune of the bunch. They stamp the end with mission statement “Metal By Blood” with a role call S.O.D style. Leathery, rough skinned with old school execution.
The lambs may not be screaming, but the pigs sure are. Come join the Sacrifice.
