For metal bands of all stripes, a central theme or concept can be a major drag on artistic potential — but when applied correctly, it can be an asset with unlimited creative returns. In the case of Oxygen Destroyer, the band’s muse of monsters and otherworldly cataclysms has gifted the world with two incredible albums full of some of the best finest metal produced in the last 10 years. And that’s not hyperbole at all, the band’s music absolutely rips, feeding the listener an endless supply of riffs, screams, and blasts that all come together to form a thrilling and infectious feast!
If you’re not familiar with the band, think of them as a combination of Pleasure to Kill-era Kreator, Exterminate-era Angelcorpse, and a panoply of other fast and ferocious sounds from Morbid Saint to Vader to Dark Angel and beyond. And if you want a solid introduction to what they’re all about, you should totally check out the band’s new album, Guardian of the Universe, streaming below in full! Decibel is extremely proud to give you all the chance to listen to this glorious offering of thrashing death metal madness, available on none other than Redefining Darkness Records!
According to the band:
“Guardian of the Universe is a pulverizing tribute to the Heisei Gamera Trilogy, three of the most highly acclaimed films in the Kaiju genre. The intention behind this record was to create a devastating sound that symbolizes the mighty power of the giant monsters it’s paying homage to.”
Guardian of the Universe comes out this Friday, you can find preorder information here.
