Swedish death metal outfit Sarcasm have previously announced their brand new full-length Lifeforce Omnibound, which will be released 29th May via Hammerheart Records. Today, Sarcasm are releasing the second offering ‘Essence of Existence’ which is now streaming via the label’s YouTube channel.
Pre-order Lifeforce Omnibound here: https://sarcasm.lnk.to/lifeforceomnibound
Sarcasm comment on the track: “The opening track of Lifeforce Omnibound. With full blast and other-worldy energy, this song tells the essence of the actual theme of the album. A perfect explosive opener.“
Sarcasm is one of those Swedish death metal acts that’s difficult to pin down. Labels like “Swedeath” and “melodic death metal” only tell part of the story, the band has deliberately avoided those safe categories. Instead, Sarcasm embraces a broad spectrum of metal while remaining uncompromisingly extreme.
The current quartet behind Lifeforce Omnibound bears little resemblance to the band’s early ’90s incarnation, which released several demos through 1994, recorded a debut full-length, and then split up until 2015, when that first album finally saw the light of day. Now on their sixth album, Sarcasm pushes the boundaries yet again. The combination of intense speed, complex riffing, and genuine catchiness cements them among the genre’s top tier.
The eight tracks on Lifeforce Omnibound capture Sarcasm at their highest level, both musically and in terms of production. While the effectively straightforward four-minute opener “Essence of Existence” hits hard and fast, much of the record leans into greater complexity. With an average runtime of over five minutes per song, the material allows room for structural twists and detailed touches that sustain interest throughout repeated listens. The album was once again mixed and mastered by renowned producer Lawrence Mackrory.
Sarcasm is currently a four-piece, and due to time constraints, Anders will no longer participate as a recording member, though he will remain with the band as a live member going forward. Since the band’s resurrection, only one member from the earlier era has remained: vocalist Heval Bozarslan. Exploring otherworldly themes once more, Heval does not seek credit for the lyrics; according to him, the words were channeled from a higher force, delivering answers across eight distinct topics. Ethereal and metaphysical themes have long been part of Sarcasm’s identity, but this time the lyrics are less metaphorical and more direct. Over the album’s 40-minute journey, doorways open,revealing a remarkable range of atmosphere and depth that few bands can achieve.
Track-list:
1. Essence of Existence
2. Altering the Perception
3. The Reward of Adversity
4. Crumbling Mind Edifice
5. Plunged Into a Paradox
6. Wayward Fragments of Infinite Divisibility
7. A Concept Older Than Time
8. Empirical Life Metaphysical
CD bonustracks:
9. Be Dead
10. Onslaught Without Mercy (Damien Cover)
Line-up:
Heval Bozarslan – Vocals
Peter Laitinen – Guitars
Philip Borg – Bass
Jesper Ojala – Drums
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