Full Length Review: Paralysis "Patrons Of The Dark" (Grind Core International) by Daniel Ryan

Band: Paralysis

Location: Metairie, Louisiana

Country: USA

Genre: Death metal

Full length: Patrons Of The Dark

Format: CD

Label: Grind Core International

Release date: 1992

In 1992 this Louisiana band carved a name for themselves in the early 90s death metal scene with something absolutely brutal and straightforward. This is death metal without a cause and is a very bass-driven album. Ben Falgoust on vocals is like a demon penetrating you with spears of fire and ancient spells. The band plays death metal not too overproduced or fancy but gets the job done just right with their antics. The band is bloodthirsty and hypnotic to say the least. Definitely a pleaser for old school DM heads and a gem of an album to old school heads like myself listening to them for the first time. I would have to say my favorite song is Shroud of Iniquity. For fans of old Cannibal Corpse, Carcass, and Dismember this one truly stands out on its own as its own beast in the DM genre. If you are looking for something brutal and straightforward look no further, this one is a classic to sink your teeth into. –Daniel Ryan

Lineup:

Ben Falgoust: Vocals

Edgardo DaCosta-Gomez (RIP 2009): Guitars

Anthony White: Guitars

Ian Foley: Bass

Alex Johnson: Drums

Track list:

1. The Curse of Immortality

2. Torso

3. Scorched by Demons

4. Paraplegia

5. Patrons of the Dark

6. Shroud of Iniquity

7. Decomposed

8. Goredawn

9. Crematorium

10. Mausoleum

11. Gates Reflected

12. The Immortalist

13. Descent into the Pale Hour