''Descend into Depravity'' is the sixth studio album by American
death metal
Death metal is an extreme subgenre of heavy metal music. It typically employs heavily distorted and low-tuned guitars, played with techniques such as palm muting and tremolo picking; deep growling vocals; aggressive, powerful drumming, feat ...
band
Dying Fetus
Dying Fetus is an American death metal band originally from Greater Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Formed in 1991, the group is known for their consistently hook-laden song structures, characterized by blast beats, complex riffing, slam riffs and hea ...
. It was released in the United States on September 15, 2009, and worldwide on September 21, 2009. The album's release date and title had been announced on June 4, and the cover and track listing were revealed on July 15.
''Descend into Depravity'' is the first Dying Fetus album where the band performs as a trio. With the dismissal of Duane Timlin in 2007, Trey Williams took his place as drummer. John Gallagher and Sean Beasley were left to write the lyrics and songs alone, as Mike Kimball had also left. Ever since this album the band has remained as a 3-piece.
Track listing
Credits
Writing, performance and production credits are adapted from the album liner notes.
Personnel
Dying Fetus
* John Gallagher – guitar, vocals
* Sean Beasley – bass, vocals
* Trey Williams – drums
Production
* Steve Wright – production, recording, mixing, mastering
* Dying Fetus – production
* Drew Lamond – additional engineering
Artwork and design
* Orion Landau – art direction, design
* Scott Kinkade – photography
* Josh Sisk – photography
Charts
References
External links
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2009 albums
Dying Fetus albums
Relapse Records albums