"Am I biased because I love a good death metal album? Yes. Does this album objectively kick ass regardless? FUCK. YES" - metal-temple.com
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Debut album:
Planet of Immense Decay
"After an explosive opening in the first few seconds of the title track (the type of storm the gates type approach more bands should emphasize), it takes no time before the band is neck-deep in groove." - deadrhetoric.com
"It’s utterly brilliant because it’s so well structured, chaotic but so damn rhythmic too. Like an rash that you know you shouldn’t scratch" - gbhbl.com
Being Odious Icons first album and having nothing previous to build on the goal with the album was to make a statement in the thrash scene and prooving that groove shall not be underestimated. Drawing inspiration from death, extreme and sometimes black metal the band sets out to take the best from the different subgenres and blending it into a heavy base with fast and intricate changes. What emerged was a fast, short and intense album, running only for 26 minutes but without leaving you feeling that it was too short. The lyrical themes are focused on both life, death and what’s in between, but also the destruction and decay of mankind. Touching on political issues at times but should not be viewed as a strongly political band.
"Planet of Immense Decay is an immensely strong debut. Hell, it would be a great album for seasoned vets. I anticipate big things from these guys. It’s ugly enough and infectious in others. Angery dudes everywhere should be stoked" - newnoisemagazine.com
