The birth of DISCERPTUS came after the departure of several long-standing members of AVULSED, a move that marked a creative turning point for musicians with decades of experience in Death Metal. DISCERPTUS represents a new artistic path for Juancar and Cabra on guitars, Tana on bass, Jorge Utrera on drums, and the addition of Zyrus on vocals, culminating in Rebirth, a debut album that serves as a declaration of intent and a musical reaffirmation. Far from adhering to familiar formulas, Rebirth showcases a band that has decided to reinterpret its own language. The Death Metal that DISCERPTUS offers is more dynamic, more creative, and less rigid than in its previous incarnation, opting for compositions that breathe, develop naturally, and avoid linearity. The tracks progress with a clear narrative sense, alternating passages of frontal aggression with more rhythmic and atmospheric sections, providing a constant feeling of movement. Special mention should also be made of Juanjo Castellano's artwork for the cover. The album's sound is distinctly more modern, both in production and compositional approach. The instrumental clarity allows you to appreciate every nuance without losing power, while the drums move effortlessly between controlled aggression and more pronounced rhythms that reinforce the weight of each track. The guitars build solid, well-defined riffs, supported by a bass that adds depth and body to the whole. One of the great pillars of Rebirth is undoubtedly Zyrus's vocal contribution, which gives the album a much more epic and expressive character. His voice demonstrates extraordinary versatility: from deep, aggressive gutturals to spoken-word sections, clean vocals, and a surprisingly wide range of registers. All of this integrates naturally into the compositions, adding drama and an emotional dimension that elevates the final result. It's immediately apparent that there's a lot of talent and experience here, not only in the execution but also in the understanding of when and how to use each vocal resource.
Despite this more contemporary orientation, Rebirth doesn't abandon its roots. A classic sound, deeply ingrained in the band's DNA, pulsates throughout the album. References to Amorphis, Sentenced, and Entombed emerge organically, not as mere homages, but as a maturely embraced heritage. Dark melodies, a certain somber epic quality, and that characteristic balance between rawness and emotion hark back to Scandinavian death metal of the nineties, reinterpreted from a contemporary perspective.
Lyrically, the album reinforces the idea of rebirth and inner confrontation, addressing themes such as personal struggle, decay, and transformation. This backdrop adds depth to the sonic violence and helps Rebirth function as a cohesive whole with its own distinct identity.
Although my personal preferences tend to lean towards darker and more sinister territory, works of Rebirth's caliber demand that you stop and listen closely. When a Death Metal album is so well constructed, performed with such skill, and backed by a clear vision, there is no other option but to acknowledge it and congratulate DISCERPTUS on a debut of enormous quality that sets the bar very high for the future.
Sample: youtube.com/watch?v=w9sJ3-IFZW0
Sample: youtube.com/watch?v=J8Cj6vQlGAQ
