Crucivore – Desecration
Release Date: 13th November 2026
Label: Testimony
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Genre: Death Metal, Brutal Death Metal.
FFO: Goregasm, Dying Fetus.
Review By: Bryan Mayhem
From the depths of Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal, lies a beast, a malevolent and sinister monster awaiting its turn to devastate. Lisbon is known for its beautiful architecture, rich history, incredible food, nightlife, and laid-back coastal atmosphere. It’s one of Europe’s most charming cities. But underneath all of that is a very diverse and brutal metal scene. Although veterans of the scene, Crucivore was born in 2024. Featuring members of legendary Analepsy, Crucivore is about to unleash a volatile attack on the scene. On November 13, from Testimony Records, an absolutely crushing debut from Crucivore entitled “Desecration.”
Start to finish, a dynamic riff fest with insane gutturals. A Richter Scale tickling giant, Desecration unloads a fury of brutal death metal prowess. Unlike a lot of bands that throw the term ‘brutal death metal’ around, Desecration holds a lot of depth while not shying away from the brutality.
Desecration is no holds barred. A violent fury of destruction and mayhem. The marriage between the drums and the razor-sharp guitar work should not be this brutal. Crucivore is rewriting the book on brutal death metal, and chapter 1 is Desecration!
A 12-track bloodbath that flirts with madness, this record is the kick in the ass the genre has needed this year. A thick slab of speed and vehemence – prepare yourself for a teeth rattling unlike anything you’ve heard before. With tracks like Memento Mori and Condemned, Crucivore wets the appetite for violence. This record is a trigger point for violence and angst. No other words for it, pissed off and violent!
Whispers From Eternal Sickness comes to you with breakneck speed. Ruthless aggression and monstrous breakdowns – it’s the best song on the record. The Matriarch is as thick as a guitar sound could get! While Devourer of Existence is pure hell on earth! A masterclass in brutality!
This record satiates the stingiest of death metal fans. There’s nothing pretty about this record, you won’t find anything soothing or relaxing either. This is brutal death metal at its best, without the hokey bullshit that’s littered the scene. Crucivore is going to be the name you’ll remember, because this record is unforgettable!
(4 / 5)
