| From the opening seconds of “Gargling Guts,” it’s clear that Decomposing From Inside doesn’t aim to gently pull listeners in—it detonates right from the start. INHUME, already known to fans of the Dutch grind/death underground for their tight musicianship and feral aggression, waste no time in affirming their position with a record that perfectly walks the line between goregrind’s visceral chaos and death metal’s calculated precision.
This debut full-length is drenched in old-school grind aesthetics but filtered through a more modern and disciplined lens. The production is sharp without being sterile, retaining just enough grime to give each snare crack and bass rumble the impact they deserve. The guitars churn with a filthy tone that complements the relentless drumming, while the dual vocal attack keeps things menacing and unhinged throughout. It's unpolished in all the right ways, giving it that essential underground grit without sounding sloppy or rushed.
What sets this record apart from the average goregrind blitz is the song structure. Tracks like “Airplane Crash” and “Tumorhead” are memorable not just for their shock-value titles, but because they contain actual riffs and dynamic pacing that give the chaos shape. While the 19-track length might feel a bit overwhelming by the end, there’s enough variety in tempo shifts and rhythmic twists to keep ears engaged longer than most albums in this genre.
The influence of Bile is apparent in the chunky bass tone and aggressive attack, but INHUME push things further into full-blown deathgrind territory. This isn’t just about gore for gore’s sake—it’s about obliteration, control, and intensity. There are moments where the band sounds like they're about to veer off the rails entirely, only to whip back into formation with pinpoint tightness.
For fans of Carcass’s Symphonies era, early Exhumed, or anyone who appreciates grindcore with a bit more meat on the bones, Decomposing From Inside is a worthwhile addition. It’s a pummeling, grotesque, and surprisingly cohesive effort that doesn’t pretend to be groundbreaking but executes its vision with conviction.
Highlights: “Gargling Guts,” “Airplane Crash,” “Tumorhead”
Verdict: Brutal, tight, and far from decomposed—this one still snarls with life.
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