Morgoth - Resurrection Absurd (1989)

Amidst the waves of US death metal acts Morgoth came marching from the shadows like the spectral ring wraiths from a Tolkien fantasy - hell bent on proving that the dense, black smoke of death metal was not simply an American creation. Although owing a lot of its sound to the likes of Death, and even Possessed, Morgoth had the appeal to slot nicely alongside the Florida bands as well as carving their own niche for their atmosphere grind. This EP provides a handful of sturdy tracks which revel in their intensity and see Morgoth rise above the hordes to establish themselves as a class act. From the thick riffs of 'Travel' to the twisted chords of 'Afterthought', which rides on a clattering drum, 'Resurrection...' puts Germany on the map as a death metal force...cracking vocals from Grewe and cool cover to match the Gothic atmosphere.

7.5/10