Release Date July 17th, 2026
Format Digital
Genre Melodic Death Metal
Origin USA
Necrocosm formed in Raleigh, North Carolina, in 2011, entering the underground with melodic death metal tied to death metal aggression and techdeath precision. The band released a demo in 2013 and spent the next two years honing its attack before the full length debut, "Damnation Doctrine", arrived in 2015. An eleven year silence followed, leaving a brief discography behind the name and making this comeback a substantial reset. The 2026 lineup consists of vocalist Sean Irizarry, guitarists Kevin Spivey and Kyle Kuffermann, bassist and backing vocalist Zach Senicola, and drummer Adam Walker.
Two guitars give Necrocosm space for harmonized leads, quick exchanges, and layered riffing, with Senicola and Walker anchoring the faster turns. The current formation retains the melodic death core of the band’s earlier era and expands it through intricate rhythmic shifts and a heavier techdeath presence. With only one earlier album in its history, Necrocosm returns as a band reintroducing itself after a long disappearance.
Al Jacob captured the sessions at Warrior Sound, Jeremiah Culver handled the mix there, and Matt Tuttle completed the master at IAS Studios. Vladimir Chebakov created the cover art. The mix positions the twin guitars at the front, allowing harmonies and solos enough separation as the drums strike with dry impact and the bass remains present beneath the riffing. Filthy chord shapes, tremolo runs, rapid kick patterns, and abrupt meter changes form the EP’s main language, and the melodic lines prevent the songs from collapsing into mere technique.
Sean Irizarry uses a serrated growl throughout; it works against the frantic playing, although greater vocal variation would make the emotional peaks more distinct. His lyrics examine social decay, cultural division, and apocalyptic ruin through concrete imagery, steering away from vague philosophy. The writing maintains momentum through tight transitions and active lead work, especially when harmony grows from the central riff. Several melodic turns arrive too predictably, and some techdeath detours interrupt the hooks more than they deepen them.
The solos are agile, although their frequency occasionally makes the songs resemble a chain of demonstrations. Its compact scale stops those excesses from dominating the release. "To The Depths" has energetic performances, firm production, and worthwhile melodic writing, held below top tier status by an overly busy streak and limited vocal range. It is a credible return with enough substance to make the next Necrocosm release matter.
|7.5
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