AGGRESSIVE MEASURES

Cycle of Descent EP Track list and REVIEW:



1. New Order of the Ages

2. Origins of the Esoteric Order

3. Heretic Scribe

4. In the Wake of Megalodon

5. Godskull

6. The Fallen

7. This Distant Void

8. Apocalypse of Our Extinction

9. Arcane Perception



Release Date: 2010

Band Self Released

REVIEW BY M.J. at Metal Psalter www.metalsalter.com

http://www.metalpsalter.com/demos_07_13_10_cip_decimated_existence_nws.html



Fans of Fleshgod Apocalypse, Decrepit Birth and early Suffocation will almost surely like Virginia’s Decimated Existence, whose brand of brutal death metal is just what the butcher ordered. Unrelenting, gouge-inflicting brutality is what you can expect here, as well some serious introspective lyrical content. I’ve always maintained that metal music is a thinker’s music, and when a band initiates the listener to think outside the box I’m usually even more attentive.



Decimated Existence issues its Cycle of Descent demo that opens with former President George W. Bush giving a small speech about the New Order of the ages, which is a very nice set up to the music. When “Origins of the Esoteric Order” begins it’s with some very technically sound riffing, creating a fluid vibe that shifts gears here and there throughout the CD. While typically death metal in essence and style, there is some real discernable music throughout each track. Vocalist/Guitarist Derek growls his way through the lyrics, implementing all of the devices of a Frank Mullen or John McEntee yet still keeping this obligatory style entertaining. The band creates a similar vibe to that of Incantation’s later work with some Fleshgod Apocalypse and Vital Remains for measure, yet still finding the formula to make a worthy demo that shouldn’t be dismissed.



I also enjoy it when a death metal band has a concise message other than splattering blood on operating tables and foggy cellar windows (though the occasional violent outburst is just fine with me). The band’s premise seems to be awakening the non-thinker into a state of personal mental strength and self-empowerment, a topic dear to my black little heart. When you get into the lyrical section of the band’s arsenal you’ll be enlightened. From “The Distant Void:



“Reflect upon the images of war

To bring about the fire inside

Deafening sight of mile high grave stones

Burning from the illuminous eye

Controlled interests currently detained

The weakened feeble minds of man

Completed stages of an initiative

Will bring your liberties to an end“



Hopefully a label will find these guys and give them some backing; we could use a hit of adrenaline like this every now and again. I like the more cerebral bands among us that make me think.



DOWNLOAD Cycle of Descent FREE from the band's Myspace BLOG page



BIO!!!

Aggressive Measures has formed into a new entity known as Decimated Existence. We have grown leaps and bounds with the addition of a new drummer in August and new direction of music including lyrical content. This was a decision that we all felt was best for us and Aggressive Measures. Thanks to past members. We wouldn't have been Aggressive Measures with you. A MILLION thanks to everyone that has supported Aggressive Measures by coming to our shows, buying merchandise and showing so much love and support. This is an end to one chapter and now we embark on a new journey.



Decimated Existence formed in December 2009 after massive growth in the prior four months. We decided as a collective conscious to rebirth from Aggressive measures into a new existence, a Decimated Existence. Our goal was to write the most brutal death metal to come from Bristol, VA/TN and the Tri-Cities area. We entered Sonic Designs Studio with Mike Stephenson on December 6, 2009 to record "Cycle of Descent" and recorded five songs that day. What you hear is recorded live with very few edits and tracked vocals separately. We wanted our live, raw sound.



Our message is of apocalyptic times to come, lies that have been told for thousands of years by the ones we are suppose to listen to. Ancient cultures that never had contact with each other had the same knowledge that has been taken away from us. Stop listening and start thinking for yourself. Our lyrics play just as big of a part as our music. Please read our lyrics and listen to what we have to say. Thank you for your support!



We have shared the stage with Decrepit Birth, Origin, Augury, Abigail Williams, Graves of Valor, Woe of Tyrants, Carnifex, The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza, Diabolic, and others.