The early buzz about Hackneyed’s debut album has centered around the band members’ ages—some of these guys won’t drink legally for a half-decade or more—but death metal fans will find plenty of promising material on Death Prevails. The German band’s use of dynamics and tempo changes gives them an advantage over many of their more experienced peers, who insist on playing fast and brutal at every moment. Hackneyed’s musicianship is adequate, but it’s their songwriting that impresses, as the band forges an identity for each individual track. “Symphony of Death” sways with an almost Egyptian vibe, and the goofy, cannibalistic lyrics on “Ravenous” are instantly memorable. The only stumble lies in the execution of the synthesizers, which sit awkwardly in the mix and sound tacked on. Beyond that minor quibble, it’s true that Hackneyed haven’t really tried anything new—yet. But Death Prevails hints at good things to come.
Hackneyed
Death Prevails
Nuclear Blast
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