Living Gate's arrival on Relapse revitalizes death metal with a blend of vintage influences and modern aggression. Featuring members from renowned acts like YOB and Amenra, the band channels their experience into tracks like "Heaven Ablaze," which declare a commitment to the visceral intensity of the underground. Rejecting the era's trend towards polish, they embrace chaotic riffs and guttural vocals, ensuring the essence of traditional death metal remains robust. This EP is not just another release; it's a declaration that the genre still has fire.
