Catafalc - Pain Performance (2006)

   Catafalc was formed in the late '90s and it took for a while to release their debut, that proved to be very intense and stunning. 
   On "Pain Performance" mainly the influence of mainstream death metal bands could be sensed (Cannibal Corpse, Deicede, Suffocation), while the expression shows analogy with the modern sound of brutal death. The themes often referring to old Cannibal Corpse, while the common speed switches, the intense hammering parts and the presence of a second backing vocal are evidently brutal death features. This approach is closer to the style of bands like Suffocation or Deeds of Flesh. The gore centered lyrical concept and the style how it was written also referring to Cannibal Corpse. The album is less than 30 mins long, but the extreme aggressiveness of the music is enough filling to not leave any missing feeling behind. It just sounds like an outbursting rageful rampage that consumes all in it's way without taking any rest. So the main concept is kind of simple, but the implementation is high quality and effective, therefore "Pain performance" could be like an absolute win for the fans of brutal death.