Drakkar presents a reissue of ATOMIZER’s second album, featuring remastered sound, an outer slipcase, and bonus demo material - pure Evil Fuckin’ Hell Rockin’ Black Ritual Slayin’ Metal from Down Under!
Atomizer’s Death Mutation Disease Annihilation stands as a fierce statement of intent from one of Australia’s most uncompromising underground forces. With clear nods to the primal energy of Celtic Frost, Bathory and the dirty swagger of AC/DC, the band delivers a record built on raw momentum, razor-sharp riffs, and a dedication to metal’s most dangerous traditions.
The songs strike with immediacy, combining savage blackened thrash assaults with an undercurrent of catchy hooks that refuse to be forgotten. Tracks like “Unit 731” show the group at their most unrelenting, proving that Atomizer know exactly how to merge barbaric aggression with memorable songwriting. Each side of the LP carries moments where the storm briefly shifts toward atmosphere and melody, ensuring the experience feels dynamic rather than one-dimensional.
Much of the record’s unstoppable drive comes from Suds behind the kit, whose precise yet explosive drumming lifts the riffs into overdrive. His constant invention keeps the intensity boiling, while the band’s decision to let one track bleed into the next adds a relentless, almost live quality to the listening experience. The effect is total immersion in their vision of chaos.
Vocalist Jason Heatley delivers the words with a venomous blend of rasp and bark, cutting through the guitars with spite and conviction. Even if his approach leans toward rawness rather than polish, it perfectly suits the hostile tone of the album and enhances its underground authenticity.
Visually, the LP makes a strong impression with its stark presentation, complementing the music’s grim attitude. Taken as a whole, Death Mutation Disease Annihilation is more than just a throwback to the early masters - it proves Atomizer are capable of carrying the torch forward with originality and passion. A must-hear for anyone devoted to blackened thrash and the wild spirit of Australian extreme metal.
