OMISION — In the Shadow of the Cross (review)

OMISION — In the Shadow of the Cross album cover Album · 2011 · Death Metal Buy this album from MMA partners
3/5 ·
J-Man
Omision has been around since 1993, but it hasn't been until 2011 that the band would release their debut full-length effort. In the Shadow of the Cross is also the band's first effort for Chaos Records, a solid label that specializes primarily on extreme metal bands from Mexico. Omision is a good addition to the label's roster for sure, seeing that they play old school death/thrash in the style that Mexico is best known for. Omision may not be breaking too much ground with this debut, but it's clear that they know the style, and they know it quite well.

In the Shadow of the Cross is an absolutely filthy old school death metal album with plenty of influences from the American scene (Morbid Angel, Deicide) and Swedish scene (Entombed, Grave). Omision's style certainly has been done plenty of times over the last twenty years, but the sheer intensity of the music is enough to compensate for that. This album is filled with brutal riffs, spectacular drumming, raw vocals, and enough headbanging sections to keep any metalhead satisfied for multiple listens. The lyrics fall into the blasphemous/anti-Christian category; it's another thing that's certainly been done plenty of times before in death metal, but they're well-written and cohesive regardless of any clichés. A major asset for most listeners here will probably be the raw and unpolished production. The sound here is absolutely filthy (though not unprofessional at all) and sets an extremely dark tone to the heavy riffs that dominate the album's duration.

Though In the Shadow of the Cross is far from a groundbreaking and essential masterpiece, it's a good listen that all fans of Mexican death metal should further investigate. I've had a pretty great time listening to the album recently, so a 3 - 3.5 star rating is deserved. If Omision can develop a slightly more unique sound I can see them becoming major players in the Mexican extreme metal world.
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