Monstrosity’s seventh album, Screams From Beneath the Surface (Metal Blade Records) finds the Tampa Death Metal band not just trying to recapture the expected sound of the region, but blending brutality and technical prowess into something relevant in 2026. This means not writing what seems to be the best riff to rip a guitar solo over, but caring about the songs they are crafting. They do not get lost in the ever-shifting nature of their intricate attack. Continue reading
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US death metal icons Monstrosity have unleashed their crushing new single, “The Atrophied,” the latest preview from their upcoming full-length, “Screams From Beneath The Surface” (Metal Blade Records), set for release on March 13th.
Marking their first album in seven years, this vicious new chapter finds Monstrosity operating at peak intensity. Spearheaded by drummer, founder, and primary songwriter Lee Harrison, the revitalized lineup features longtime guitarist Matt Barnes, the return of original bassist Mark Van Erp, and vocalist Ed Webb (ex-Massacre). Notably, Webb’s guttural ferocity injects fresh venom into the band’s sound. Check out the track below! Continue reading