Canadian death metallers, Last Retch, have just unleashed their brand-new single “Dissolved in Lye (Down to Rot).” Taken from their forthcoming full-length, Abject Cruelty – due out September 26th, via Time To Kill Records – it is accompanied by an official lyric video. Watch it below and find out more.
Stream “Dissolved in Lye (Down to Rot)” here: https://ffm.to/lastretch-dissolved-in-lye
Pre-order Abject Cruelty here: https://lastretch.bandcamp.com/album/abject-cruelty
“Dissolved in Lye (Down to Rot)” is the second single from the band’s sophomore album. This relentless, high-speed track delves into the desire to annihilate one’s own body in pursuit of unity with death, seeking immortality through self-mutilation, using substances to transcend reality, and grasping for any means to escape the crushing weight of mental illness and addiction. The lyrics serve as a stark reflection of the hardships endured by society’s most vulnerable, ultimately highlighting the devastating effects of opioid and stimulant addiction.
Hailing from Hamilton, Ontario, Last Retch have been hard at work crafting a new chapter that promises to command the attention of underground death metal fans worldwide. Blending the bulldozer-like march of war masters Bolt Thrower with the bone-crushing stomp of Cannibal Corpse at their most muscular, the band has forged a sound that’s primed for the chaos of the pit and the raw aggression of the genre’s most punishing traditions. Abject Cruelty stands as a testament to Last Retch’s dedication to relentless riffing and unflinching heaviness.
Abject Cruelty tracklisting:
01 Abject Cruelty
02 Beasley Meth Merchants
03 Dissecting the Leper
04 In the Polder They Reek
05 Resinous Drip of Decay
06 Dissolved in Lye (Down to Rot)
07 Oozing Pustules
08 Gatling Gun
Last Retch first made their mark in early 2021 with a well-received demo that captured their raw, unfiltered sound and quickly drew the attention of underground death metal fans. In September 2022, Last Retch released their debut full-length album, Sadism and Severed Heads, a savage collection of nine tracks that pushed their sound to new levels of intensity and featured cover artwork by renowned painter Paolo Girardi. Building on this momentum, the band released the Ergotism EP in April 2024, showcasing their evolution with a tighter, even more aggressive sound.
Last Retch continues to refine their approach to death metal, never shying away from brutality while adding new layers of depth and atmosphere to their music. In 2025, the band will return with a new album, an even more structured and well-produced effort that promises to be their most impressive work to date.
Line-up:
Finlay Blakelock – Vocals
Matt Fyke – Bass
Spencer Robson – Drums
Derek Brzozowski – Guitar
John Russell – Guitar
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