Album Review – Chronic Hate / Defeating the Oblivion of Life (2026)

Let’s use the new album by this ruthless Italian Death Metal entity as our weapon to defeat the concept of death as a total cessation of consciousness and existence.

Formed in 2001 in Northeast Italy, the unrelenting Death Metal outfit known as Chronic Hate has been building a strong presence in the European metal scene, performing alongside bands such as Obituary, Suffocation, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Pungent Stench, and many more, always combining many influences in the Extreme Metal genres, from the old school vibes of the early 90’s sound to the more contemporary blasting acts. Now in 2026 the band formed of Andrea on vocals, Daniele and Massimo on the guitars, Marco on bass, and Nicolas on drums strikes again with their third full-length opus, entitled Defeating the Oblivion of Life. Recorded by Daniele Tollon at Black Swamp Studio (vocals, guitars an bass) and by Ivan Moni Bidin at Artesonika Studio (drums), reamped, mixed and mastered by Greg Chandler at Priory Recording Studios, and adorned by a sinister artwork by Colin Marks of Rain Song Design, the album inaugurates a new, significant chapter for Chronic Hate, railing against a generational void through crude and direct lyrics, alternated with more intimate, lacerating and personal passages, resulting in undeniable emotional power and authenticity.

It’s pedal to the metal in the inhumane, demonic The Wrong, led by the ferocious beats and fills by Nicolas in a lesson in Black and Death Metal. With such a cool name it was obvious we were going to be pulverized by the band in Blastphemy, where Daniele and Massimo deliver pure Death Metal madness from their Immolation-inspired riffs, whereas a sinister intro quickly explodes into absolute chaos in Mass Distraction Program, with Andrea roaring and barking nonstop in the name of putrid, vile and grim extreme music. Let’s all feel the power of the riff in Regurgitated Brains before we have our faces melted by the band’s ruthless sounds led by Nicolas’ demonic beats and fills; and there’s no sign of the quintet slowing down at all in Despair… in Sorrow, with the bludgeoning kitchen by Marco and Nicolas bringing thunder to their sound.

Subjugated Minds sounds as metallic and heavy as it can be, with the guitars by Daniele and Massimo exhaling absolute aggression and fury, therefore living up to the legacy of 90’s Death Metal, while Born to Appear kicks off in an ominous manner before the boys pulverize us all with their multi-layered wall of Death Metal, spearheaded by another slab of the monstrous vocals by Andrea. The breathtaking Handcuffed invites us all to dive deep into a ferocious mosh pit, with their dark and deep vocals and riffs embracing us all in pitch black obscurity, and finally, we’re treated to the song that carries the name of the band, the crushing Chronic Hate, where Andrea’s guttural is boosted by another demented performance by Nicolas on drums.

The guys from Chronic Hate are definitely not fooling around when it comes to crafting deadly and visceral heavy music, and as you listen to each and every track from Defeating the Oblivion of Life you’ll feel all their rage, violence and passion for the extreme flowing through your veins. Those talented Italians are waiting for you with news, tour dates and more of their music on Facebook and on Instagram, and don’t forget to also stream their wicked music on Spotify, and to purchase their pulverizing new album from their own BandCamp or from Time To Kill Records. Defeating the concept of death as a total cessation of consciousness and existence, a “deep, dreamless sleep” without a post-mortem afterlife, can only be achieved with a lot of noise, and only first-class Death Metal like what Chronic Hate have to offer us in their new album can help us with such a difficult task.

Best moments of the album: The Wrong, Regurgitated Brains and Handcuffed.

Worst moments of the album: None.

Released in 2026 Time To Kill Records

Track listing
1. The Wrong 3:35
2. Blastphemy 3:20
3. Mass Distraction Program 3:05
4. Regurgitated Brains 2:45
5. Despair… in Sorrow 9:45
6. Subjugated Minds 4:31
7. Born to Appear 4:02
8. Handcuffed 3:31
9. Chronic Hate 5:04

Band members
Andrea – vocals
Daniele – guitars, backing vocals
Massimo – guitars
Marco – bass
Nicolas – drums

Album Review – Golem Of Gore / Ultimo Mondo Cane (2025)

Emerging from the boiling bowels of horrendous vomit and uncompromising gore, this unrelenting Italian Goregrind brigade will attack armed with their filthy sophomore album.

Emerging from the boiling bowels of horrendous vomit and uncompromising gore, the unrelenting Italian Goregrind brigade Golem Of Gore is finally back with their most faceted, dramatic yet filthier work, entitled Ultimo Mondo Cane, or “last dog world” in English, a monstrous battle hymn for all the gore freaks out there. Recorded by Marco Carboni, mixed and mastered by Davide Guerri (with vinyl mastered by Carlo Altobelli at Toxic Basement Studio), and displaying a sick artwork by James Wilson with collage art by Adam Medford, the sophomore album by vocalist Riki, guitarist Marco, bassist Bonne, and drummer Dave is an overdose of savagery and blast beats, proving only gore is real and, of course, being recommended for admirers of the music by Last Days Of Humanity, Regurgitate, Pissgrave, and Caustic Wound, among several others bringers of gore worldwide.

The album starts with the cryptic, devilish movie-like intro Cruelty Abounds On This Planet, opening the gates of horror and gore and, therefore, letting Golem of Gore invade our world and kill us all in The Fragrance Of Pus – Filled Eyes of the Dead, with Riki’s demented, deep guttural sounding absolutely bestial. In Regurgitated Entrails With Intense Mortification the name of the song says it all, offering an overdose of savagery led by the insane drums by Dave; whereas guest Gabri from Terror Firmer delivers screaming devastation in Withdrawal Crisis – Through the Keyhole of Madness, elevating its gore and insanity considerably. The visceral riffs by Marco will slash your entrails in In The Cold Room Of My Restaurant, You Are Dog Food, while in L’isola maledetta – Immersed In A Formaldehyde Coffin all members of Slug Gore (those being Amianto, Fuoco and Sbocco) unite for total gore and devastation. The Slasher in Black Latex – Acrid Aroma In Tenebris is the perfect depiction of the band’s infuriated blend of Grindcore, whereas A Prayer From The Filthy Creatures Of The Deep presents one and a half minute of brutal slamming led by the demented drumming by Dave, which is also the case in Buried in Feces – Ultimo Mondo Cane.

Then we face the spine-chilling interlude La Montagna della Dea Cannibale before guest Tom from Haggus spews filth in Chronic Obstructive Caustic Vomit, a ruthless, wild display of Goregrind perfect for slamming into the pit like a true metalmaniac. Fucked By The Shovel, Thrown Into Violent Screams is another song with a charming name displaying the always gruesome roars by Riki, followed by Methamphetamine – Drenched In Piss And Gore, another minute of pure Grindcore with their riffs and blast beats sounding inhumane. The two part song formed of Through The Gates of Hell – Una tomba aperta and Back From The Gates of Hell – Una bara vuota showcases a band that only knows the language of gore; followed by The Final Feast of the Damned – Tre Passi nel delirio, with Marco and Bonne destroying their stringed axes. Cannibal Banquet for the Lord of Flies – Maggots Throne is an ode to the most putrid and horrid Italian horror movies, offering excellence in pure gore and heaviness, before all comes to an end with Senza Uscita – Worse Than Reality, a virulent, putrid outro that will haunt your damned souls for all eternity.

“Every culture, every belief hides grotesque contradictions. Mondo Cane (1962) exposed this raw truth, unveiling cruelty, rituals, and civilization’s dark side. This album is our tribute – no escape, no trigger warnings. Face the horror or look away… but it won’t disappear. Pure goregrind: relentless blast beats, vomit-drenched vocals, and crushing guitars. No gimmicks, no clownish nonsense… just 100% raw, putrid brutality in your face,” commented the band, and you can join them in all of such filth and gore by following them on Facebook and on Instagram, by streaming their putrid creations on Spotify, and by purchasing a copy of the depraved Ultimo Mondo Cane via mailorder or BandCamp. Our world is cruel, filthy, and dark, and the extreme aggression flowing from the new album by Golem Of Gore will open your eyes for all that’s wrong in our rotten and decaying society.

Best moments of the album: The Fragrance Of Pus – Filled Eyes of the Dead, The Slasher in Black Latex – Acrid Aroma In Tenebris, A Prayer From The Filthy Creatures Of The Deep, Chronic Obstructive Caustic Vomit and Cannibal Banquet for the Lord of Flies – Maggots Throne.

Worst moments of the album: La Montagna della Dea Cannibale (Interlude).

Released in 2025 Everlasting Spew Records

Track listing
1. Cruelty Abounds On This Planet (Intro) 2:36
2. The Fragrance Of Pus – Filled Eyes of the Dead 1:46
3. Regurgitated Entrails With Intense Mortification 1:21
4. Withdrawal Crisis – Through the Keyhole of Madness 2:19
5. In The Cold Room Of My Restaurant, You Are Dog Food 2:18
6. L’isola maledetta – Immersed In A Formaldehyde Coffin 2:26
7. The Slasher in Black Latex – Acrid Aroma In Tenebris 2:39
8. A Prayer From The Filthy Creatures Of The Deep 1:31
9. Buried in Feces – Ultimo Mondo Cane 1:00
10. La Montagna della Dea Cannibale (Interlude) 3:16
11. Chronic Obstructive Caustic Vomit 2:10
12. Fucked By The Shovel, Thrown Into Violent Screams 3:14
13. Methamphetamine – Drenched In Piss And Gore 1:00
14. Through The Gates of Hell – Una tomba aperta 0:43
15. Back From The Gates of Hell – Una bara vuota 0:44
16. The Final Feast of the Damned – Tre Passi nel delirio 1:30
17. Cannibal Banquet for the Lord of Flies – Maggots Throne 2:42
18. Senza Uscita – Worse Than Reality (Outro) 4:32

Band members
Riki – vocals
Marco – guitars, vocals
Bonne – bass, vocals
Dave – drums

Guest musicians
Gabri – vocals on “Withdrawal Crisis – Through the Keyhole of Madness”
Amianto, Fuoco & Sbocco – vocals on “L’isola maledetta – Immersed In A Formaldehyde Coffin”
Tom – vocals on “Chronic Obstructive Caustic Vomit”