{"id":467039,"date":"2026-02-13T22:13:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T22:13:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/467039\/"},"modified":"2026-02-13T22:13:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T22:13:08","slug":"scythe-boiled-alive-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/467039\/","title":{"rendered":"Scythe – Boiled Alive Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"In the midst of a recent metal deep-dive, Romania\u2019s Scythe skulked out from a Bandcamp back alley and bludgeoned me with the flat side of their blade, knocking me senseless with scuzzy shenanigans. We weren\u2019t graced with a promo for Scythe\u2019s self-released debut, but Boiled Alive packs in so much grimy panache that after my first listen, I had it shortlisted as someThing You Might Have Missed. Rather than wait several months before bringing attention to Boiled Alive, though, I volunteered to burn some midnight oil and write about this quartet from Constan\u021ba. Why did Boiled Alive get me so hot and bothered? Scythe\u2019s brand of death metal grips you by the throat and never relents, evoking many influences while creating something uniquely their own. After the dry spell I\u2019ve had with death metal lately, I finally found something I unapologetically adore. So step right up, put your head on the chopping block, and let Scythe have a whack at your earhole.<\/p>\n

Scythe doesn\u2019t make grand statements about existentialism or introspection, nor do they redefine a genre. First and foremost, Scythe is here to serve up sickly, sticky licks with blithe recklessness. This fearsome foursome drops track titles that ooze with enough viscera (\u201cLiquified Entrails,\u201d \u201cOf Pure Goriness\u201d) to squelch onto a Cannibal Corpse<\/a> setlist while harkening to soundscapes defined by Pestilence<\/a> and Autopsy<\/a>. Throughout Boiled Alive, the pace oscillates between frenzied paroxysms and plodding crawls, often within the same song (\u201cNecrophilic Corpse Orgies\u201d). Though it would be easy for these dynamics to jostle listeners, the savvy songwriting avoids clumsy transitions and affords an entrancing experience. Ultimately, Scythe guides listeners through a curated gallery of horror that\u2019s as thrilling as it is fulfilling.<\/p>\n

\ufeffBoiled Alive by Scythe<\/a><\/p>\n

Interweaving Asphyx<\/a>iating drudges with Mercilessly hectic eruptions, Scythe concocts a unique brew all their own. Boiled Alive simmers with ever-shifting tempos, imbuing the album with vivacity and a disarming blend of chops and accessibility. Where \u201cLiquified Entrails\u201d opens with a cannonade evoking an unholy union of Priest<\/a>\u2019s \u201cRiding on the Wind\u201d and Merciless\u2019 \u201cSouls of the Dead,\u201d \u201cOf Pure Goriness\u201d flits between a mid-paced slink and rabid surges of hostility, and sounds like the crossbred bastard of Cannibal Corpse<\/a> and Dismember. \u201cNecrophilic Corpse Orgies\u201d and \u201cTenebrous Decease\u201d expose Scythe\u2019s ability to nimbly jump between accelerated clips and more measured velocities, electrifying with their seamless agility as they navigate whipsawing tempo changes with a sophistication that is all the more impressive considering the band has no other projects or credits to their names.<\/p>\n

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The musicianship on Boiled Alive is especially tight for a band formed just three years ago, and the mix highlights the band\u2019s technical acumen. Rather than feature the glossy veneer popular with bigger labels, Boiled Alive sports a dry, natural texture that allows Scythe\u2019s instrumentation to glisten. Reminiscent of the production on Invictus<\/a>\u2019s release last month, every whack on a tom and clang on the bass is afforded an organic timbre, imparting a raw aesthetic that lets Scythe sizzle. Whether rattling off meticulous snare rolls (\u201cNecrophilic Corpse Orgies\u201d), punky, snare-kick combos (\u201cPlastered in Phlegm\u201d), or playful cymbal splashes (\u201cOf Pure Goriness\u201d), David Rolea flays the skins on every track. Meanwhile, bassist and vocalist Andrei Constandache wields a gorgeously fat low-end tone as he assaults the mic with a menacing rasp. Not to be outdone, guitarists Mihai Panait and Andrei Oglan buzzsaw their way through Boiled Alive\u2019s eight tracks, focusing on knotty riffs over wankfest solos. While the drums are the star of the show, Scythe suffers no weak links.<\/p>\n

Part-thrashy, part-doomy, and all deathly, Scythe swings for the fences on Boiled Alive. And dammit, it\u2019s Great. This beast writhes and squirms with purulent pizzazz, and I\u2019m guilty many times over of restarting Boiled Alive as soon as the final track concludes. I wish solos were more prevalent across the album, and Constandache\u2019s vocals, while effective, could use some variety, but these nitpicks should be taken as wishlist items for ol\u2019 Grin rather than anything inherently off with Boiled Alive. Scythe discharges riffs and fun with an enviable effortlessness that should have death metal dealers and appreciators paying attention. In a genre with so much competition, Boiled Alive stands above the rabble, and I anxiously await the next time the Scythe comes down.<\/p>\n

Rating: Great
DR: 5 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: Self-Released
Websites: Bandcamp<\/a> | Instagram<\/a>
Releases Worldwide: February 1st, 2026<\/p>\n

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