Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Nekro Cvlt Desecration--Purification in the Witchcraft Flames (CD/CS) {2025 Murder Records}


This is dirty black thrash from Venezuela that reminds me of the feel of '80s speed metal, if not the sound. Musically, they could be compared to Witchtrap or Midnight, and there's plenty of Sodom and punk influence. It's a particularly savage example of this style, however. The vocals are mostly yelled, both in a normal gruff shout and a higher, more black metal oriented style. There's a layer of filth over the recording that is absolutely wonderful and makes the record sound like a relic of the 1980s. The musicianship is tight, especially the rhythm section, the bass and drums working in tandem throughout the record. This is fairly unique stuff, even with the rough comparisons to other bands I drew earlier, and is definitely worth seeking out for black thrash maniacs.