First time at Basin
The American death metal band Embryonic Autopsy was formed in 2020 in Chicago with a single goal – to revive the sound of 1990s brutal death metal. Fronted by vocalist Tim King, known from Oppressor, and guitarist Scott Roberts, their music is defined by intense blast beats, deep growls, and technical guitar riffs reminiscent of classic American death metal bands such as Suffocation, Deicide, and Cannibal Corpse. Their 2022 debut album, Prophecies of the Conjoined, presented a conceptual story centered on experiments aimed at creating human-alien hybrids.
Their 2024 follow-up, Origins of the Deformed, continues in this vein, with the band emphasizing brutal tempo, dark atmosphere, and technical precision. Tracks like “Orgies of the Inseminated” showcase the band’s ability to blend fast passages with heavy, slower sections, creating strong contrasts and adding dynamic depth. Tim King’s vocals remain distinctive for their depth and aggression, enhancing the album’s overall brutality. Despite some criticism of the mix, particularly the drum volume, Origins of the Deformed solidifies Embryonic Autopsy’s position as a significant force in contemporary brutal death metal.