Hand of the Host - Cannibalistic Self Mutilation

Birmingham Death Metal newcomers Hand of the Host are due to release their latest song Cannibalistic Self Mutilation on 03/10/22.

Following on from the success of previous single Demonic Tormentor, Cannibalistic Self Mutilation is a throwback to classic death metal with chainsaw guitars and bruising drums. It's certain to evoke the brutality of the lyrical subject matter, which takes inspiration from the 2009 case of a New Zealand man who acted upon the fantasy of amputating and eating his own body parts.

With ominous bass notes in the intro, Hand of the Host waste no time in setting an atmosphere. The doomy opening chords and foreboding guitar squeals suck you into their depraved world before the verse even kicks in. The medium pacing of the track is ideal for a sea of headbangers to nod along to, with double bass drumming that pounds away and keeps the song ticking. A lead guitar section towards the end really impresses, with a tasteful, expressive performance. 

Cannibalistic Self Mutilation is more direct in structure and mid-paced in feel compared to Demonic Tormentor before it. If anything, it's over before you know it and leaves you wanting more from the band. 

Only time will tell when their next music will hit streaming services, but for now, Hand of the Host have announced their first ever live shows as follows:
28/10/22 - The Giffard Arms, Wolverhampton
28/01/23 - The Flapper, Birmingham
18/02/23 - The Hive, Rotherham

Hand of the Host are:
Alex Hannon - Vocals
Stuart Beardshaw - Rhythm Guitar/Bass
Ben Adams - Lead Guitar
Jack Bourne - Drums

It's been an exciting start for a fresh face on the metal scene. Hand of the Host are brutal, hard-hitting, and take no prisoners. The soundtrack to many a future mosh.

Hand of the Host links: FB | IG | Spotify

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