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Old School Death Metal time. Funebrarum is exactly what you expect when I say those words, but fear not—Beckoning the Void of Eternal Silence is attempting to mix things up a bit. We’ll have to judge if the album succeeds at that, but for the moment, rest assured that I won’t be sugar-coating anything. I get more albums like this than potatoes for lunch. I already hate them, but hopefully this one doesn’t get that bad. I mean, you can’t overboil Death Metal and also forget the salt, right?
Alright, so Funebrarum is trying to break away from some predictable ideas, which is always interesting to hear. There’s a focus on passages that feel almost Gothic in nature. It’s as if we step into an empty cathedral for a few seconds before plunging back into the swamp water. It’s a strange combination, but it’s kept in two distinct gears. In a way, this helps the album feel consistent, but on the other hand, it does become quite traditional at times. The transitions between the gothic and the brutal aren’t seamless, but they aren’t jarring either. They just exist.
Beckoning has sick moments, thanks to the guitar solos and those deeply disgusting vocals. Satan knows what they’re saying. They’re brutal and monochromatic. If anything, maybe a bit more color in the vocal delivery would have helped the experience, but overall, they just make everything a lot darker and more abrasive. Production-wise, things are more standard. You know the drill: crusty Death Metal with 90s tones but polished by someone who knew what they were doing. Controlled filth is the name of the game here.
You’ve probably already noticed that I’m as skeptical of Beckoning as any sane person would be of a flat-earther. To be fair, nothing in this album is as insulting as that comparison. If anything, Funebrarum has solid ideas and execution. I’d just wish we got more of that medieval vibe combined with the actual riff devastation. It would feel more cohesive and original. As it stands right now, it’s Death Metal with some fancy interludes. The band could use more ways to differentiate themselves from the endless list of promos clogging our mailbox.
The hardcore old school crowd will probably put this one on, fart, say “it slays,” and then proceed to avoid another shower. Having said that, the rest of you need to be ready to get hit by the old and trustworthy hammer. Funebrarum might keep things safe, but it does so with enough skill and attitude to make this release attractive enough for most Metalheads. It won’t change your life, but it might change your afternoon.
Label: Pulverised Records
Release date: May 29th, 2026
Website: https://funebrarum-death-metal.bandcamp.com/
Country: USA
Score: 3.3/5.0
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