Dekonstructor’s latest release, Ominous Game, is a hellish ride through the ominous rhythms of thrash and death metal, blending the two with an energy that’s both chaotic and focused. From the moment it kicks off, the album doesn’t let up, and you can feel that every riff, beat, and growl is designed to hit hard. This is a band clearly comfortable in their skin, pushing their sound to be as aggressive as possible without losing control.
One of the most noticeable things here is how tight the guitars are. William Alden and Franco Castro’s riffing keeps the adrenaline pumping, constantly shifting between fast-paced thrash rhythms and heavier, more punishing death metal grooves. The riffs hit that sweet spot where they feel raw but still precise enough to not get lost in the mix. The solos pop out just long enough to keep things interesting, but they don’t distract or feel overdone, which is a tough balance to strike in a genre like this.
Alden’s vocals match the intensity of the music perfectly. His vocals sit right at the edge of thrash and death metal, managing to stay aggressive and gritty without losing clarity. Franco’s backing vocals add a nice punch too, making certain sections feel even more in-your-face. It’s aggressive, but not so much that it becomes hard to follow; you can tell there’s a deliberate structure behind all the noise.
The rhythm section does a lot of the heavy lifting to keep things grounded. Dennis Castro Abrahams on drums is relentless - his drumming isn’t just fast, it’s precise, with the kind of control that keeps the tempo high without turning into chaos. The double bass work is spot-on, and the fills add just the right amount of flair. Bassist Daniel Kohkemper brings a thick, rumbling foundation that really makes the heavier sections land with force, even though, as with a lot of metal, it could stand out a bit more in the mix at times.
They’re not just blasting through every song at top speed - there are moments where the tempo shifts, and they slow things down just enough to make the heavier, groovier sections feel even more powerful. It’s these changes in pace that make the album feel more thought-out and varied, avoiding the trap of becoming too repetitive.
That said, the album does stick pretty closely to its thrash/death roots throughout, which is great if you’re into pure, no-nonsense metal. But there are moments where you might find yourself wanting a bit more variety, maybe something to break the intensity with a bit more melody or atmosphere. It’s a minor critique, though, because what the band does, they do really well.
Ominous Game delivers a serious punch. Dekonstructor knows how to keep things fast, heavy, and brutal without losing a sense of direction. It’s a solid album for anyone who wants pure thrash and death metal energy, played by a band that clearly knows their craft inside and out. There’s no filler here, just pure, pedal-to-the-metal aggression from start to finish.
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