NECROHAMMER: ANGELS IN GRAVES TWO-TRACK REVIEW
Necrohammer is a Solo Extreme Metal project by Meanjin/Brisbane artist Zac Roebig and he has just released his new two-track Angels In Graves. Necrohammer hit the scene in 2024 with their EP release Demo 2024 followed by several singles, including most recently Encased In Rot on January 1st 2026. Angels In Graves consists of the self-titled single and
Gore Of The Enemy. God was taking me away, Where were you, Where were you, Mind and body free to fray, Where were you, where were you. Angels In Graves is a fierce storm of relentless drums, rapid guitar, chunky groove breakdowns and gutteral vocals. While I wish the vocals had a more varying tone the musical skill is undeniable with blast beats, double kicks and riffs so intense it will take you a minute to catch up. "Written, recorded and produced all by Zac ... in my room" you can see the dedication to the art is there. The shifting tempo and styles from sludge to cleaner modern metal give Angels In Graves an interesting narrative of fighting with yourself and the commotion that comes from that, while managing to break up those points where the unchecked heaviness could become overwhelming for the listening experience. I cannot stand, seeing you go, Losing you, is death, Your absence, A key lost, forever. The story of Angels In Graves is one of the loss of a loved one. I am unsure if I am correct in my take on the song, but to me it feels like a person calling out to someone lost in the midst of addiction and dealing with the consequences of those choices. Graves aren’t, dug alone, My angel left me, My angel left me.
Dragged, by the feet, Placed, in the tomb, Disgraced and mocked by those, Unworthy. "Let's hear it for music" begins the journey of Gore of the Enemy, which is another relentless beast of a track, grabbing you by your hair and pulling your way through the track without consent. Gore of the Enemy while still incredibly heavy for the average music listener, is a more open and breathable song as a whole. The cymbal work and groove guitar in this track had me dancing along to the beat and is the kind of track that you can see starting a push pit in a live setting. Occupied, regime of hate, Genocide, my people’s fate, Punishment for our existence. Lyrically, Gore speaks on War, Genocide and the devastation effects of land occupation, which we can all agree is a relevant to the times conversation that we are unfortunately having on a daily basis. With Zac stating that this is his "heaviest material put forth yet" I am curious to see where Necrohammer goes from here. Promised thousands, Of years ago, My holy war, Gore of my enemy.
You can find Necrohammer on: Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Youtube and Instagram
For Fans Of: Dying Fetus, Fulci and Fatal Realm
8/10
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