THE
CASKET Zombified (Earblast Records 2021, ER023)
I have to
congratulate THE CASKET for being the Malaysian band with the most elaborate Zombie-themed
band in the country, couldn’t think of any other more prevalent than them as
yet. As for the music itself, in short this is still in the ‘’you know it thus
you will expect it’’ kind of old school death Metal entrapped in the 90s,
veering more towards the build-up heaviness of mid-tempo horrors rather than
speed or blast-beat. The feel-good kind of death Metal, if that is ever
permitted in the death Metal dictionary. And by dear zombie, “Zombified” clearly
is much more better in every aspect than its predecessor “Rise The Undead” which I am fortunate
enough to get the opportunity to review it a certain while ago. Which is good,
isn’t it? Why shouldn’t it. THE CASKET aim and purpose is as clear as an abandoned
ruins after a zombie rampage, so clear that I will take the audacity of not
explaining it further. No confusion is necessary. The theme is proudly declared,
so is the music. That niche is yours THE CASKET, held it firmly. That (un)comfortable
zone is proudly yours. Another congratulation is due for being loyal to the
cause you have always believe in. Time and again in the long process it will
pay its due as witnessed so many times before. You will also get a nice sticker
and a button badge with the cd, rather than depart with your money for some
questionable and curious purchase, “Zombified” is a safe bet if you know what’s
on the plate.