This Canadian horde is offering us all the Songs of the Dead in their new opus, a fusion of ripping Thrash Metal and abrasive Black Metal.

Formed in 2011 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, the unrelenting Blackened Thrash Metal horde known as Torrefy has just unleashed upon humanity their fourth full-length beast, titled Necronomisongs, following up on their 2020 album Life Is Bad. Recorded by Torrefy and Cody Baresich at Circle A Studios, mixed by Cody Baresich, mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege, and displaying a cadaverous artwork by Blackstory, the new album by John Ferguson on vocals, Adam Henry and Ben Gerencser on the guitars, Simon Smith on bass, and Daniel Laughy on drums brings to our avid ears ripping Thrash Metal and abrasive Black Metal as its prime elements, yet the band’s self-described unorthodox approach to composition has paid big dividends, as the album slashes, burns, and genre-bends with unhinged ferocity, all without sacrificing an ounce of memorability.

Of Wind and Worm offers a ruthless attack from the very first second, with a demonic roar by John already welcoming everyone to the band’s thrashing extravaganza while the wicked solos by Adam bring an extra dosage of fury to their sound. Adam and Ben put the pedal to the metal in Street Reaper, with the support of the rumbling bass and drums by Simon and Daniel, respectively, resulting in a sulfurous display of Thrash Metal by the band, followed by Corpseback Rider, portraying a beautiful name for a heavy and grim creation by Torrefy, with the deep gnarls by John sounding inhumane. And Arachnomancer starts in an eerie way, kinda jazzy to the low-tuned bass by Simon, exploding into a Skeletonwitch-like sound to the massive, venomous beats by Daniel.

Back to a more infernal sonority, the band will crush our damned souls to pieces in Enslaved New World, a true Blackened Thrash Metal beast where John’s demented vociferations are nicely supported by the riff, bass and drum hurricane crafted by his bandmates, whereas Nature Vs Torture is another song with a very peculiar name surpassing the six-minute mark, with the strident and piercing riffs by Adam and Ben sounding absolutely thrashy and vile. Those guys certainly know how to name their songs in a fun way, which is the case with Apex Shredatorr, and the song’s epic, somber intro once again evolves into a metallic party by the band, showcasing their love for the riff and sheer violence. And last but not least, the band ventures through more melodic lands in Total Perspective Vortex without forgetting their usual rage and heaviness, and the final result is perfect for some action inside the pit with Daniel dictating the pace with his intricate beats and fills.

You can join the dark side of Thrash Metal by listening to Necronomisongs in full on YouTube and on Spotify, by following the band on Facebook and on Instagram to stay updated with all of their news and tour dates, and of course, by purchasing their sulfurous new opus from their own BandCamp page, from the Witches Brew webstore, or by clicking HERE. The Necronomicon might be the Book of the Dead, but let’s say Torrefy are bringing to our putrid ears the Songs of the Dead with their caustic new album, and you better be ready because once you start listening to it, you’ll begin your one-way descent into the underworld.

Best moments of the album: Of Wind and Worm, Enslaved New World and Total Perspective Vortex.

Worst moments of the album: Arachnomancer.

Released in 2024 Witches Brew

Track listing
1. Of Wind and Worm 5:34
2. Street Reaper 4:18
3. Corpseback Rider 4:38
4. Arachnomancer 5:49
5. Enslaved New World 5:48
6. Nature Vs Torture 6:20
7. Apex Shredatorr 6:06
8. Total Perspective Vortex 6:25

Band members
John Ferguson – vocals
Adam Henry – lead guitar
Ben Gerencser – rhythm guitar
Simon Smith – bass
Daniel Laughy – drums