Enterprise Earth’s latest offering, ‘Casket of Rust,’ is a masterful symphony of chaos, a veritable odyssey through the realms of heavy metal. From the very first note, the song ensnares the listener in a labyrinthine embrace of sound, each twist and turn more captivating than the last.
The track opens with a barrage of guitars, their riffs a tumultuous sea upon which the drums crash like thunderous waves. This is not mere noise, but a carefully orchestrated tempest, each element contributing to an overwhelming sense of awe. The guitar work is nothing short of prodigious, weaving intricate patterns that dazzle with their complexity and sheer speed.
At the helm of this sonic juggernaut is the vocal performance, a tour de force of guttural roars and piercing screams. It’s a voice that seems to channel the very essence of the genre, embodying both its raw power and its nuanced depths. The lyrics themselves are a tapestry of dark imagery and profound introspection, inviting the listener to delve into a world of existential dread and morbid fascination.
But what truly sets ‘Casket of Rust’ apart is its ability to marry this maelstrom of sound with moments of surprising delicacy. Amidst the fury, there are interludes of haunting melody, brief respites that serve to highlight the intensity of the surrounding storm. These passages are not mere afterthoughts but integral parts of the song’s narrative, guiding the listener through its many layers.
In ‘Casket of Rust,’ Enterprise Earth has not just created a song but an experience. It’s a piece that demands attention, not just for its technical prowess but for the emotional journey it offers. This is a band at the height of its powers, unafraid to push boundaries and explore the darker corners of the human psyche. For fans of the genre, it’s an essential listen, a reminder of why we turn to music to feel something profound and unsettling. In a word, ‘Casket of Rust’ is a masterpiece, a dazzling display of esoteric talent and epic cacophony that will resonate long after the final note has faded.
Other News for Enterprise Earth
Their new album “Death: An Anthology” is coming out February 2nd. I’ve already picked up a pre-order of that on vinyl and CD cuz I consider it a very safe bet I’ll be wearing that one out! But there’s more, they’re going on tour.
If you’re in the Seattle, Portland, or Spokane area let me know and I’ll buy up to two additional tickets and join you for the show, beer is on me! 🤘🏻 But lemme know ASAP as offer ends when I pull the ticket purchase trigger on January 30th! Ping me here.
Lyrics
I diminish to bones in this casket of rust we fashioned in flames,
In flames of disgust.
(Flames of fucking disgust)
When I am nothing will you have finally forgotten me?
These sullen roots now soaked in blood will take me deeper and deeper and deeper and…
My love, where did I go wrong? Is this not what you wished I’d become?
I’ve crushed every piece of myself that made me this creature,
I’ve begged for your favor, I’ve killed in your name for so long.
Where did I go wrong?
When I am nothing will you have finally forgotten me?
Such joy and pleasure, to die in your cradled arms.
Tear it all out, rip it apart. Flesh of a god, feed on the heart.
My ultimate sacrifice, the eyes of a man refusing to go fucking blind.
(To go fucking blind)
Tear it all out, rip it apart. Flesh of a god, feed on the heart.
My ultimate sacrifice, the eyes of a man refusing to go blind.
Is this all I’ve become, as if pain was not enough?
I diminish to bones in this casket of rust.
When I am nothing will you then finally forget?
So much pain, as if it wasn’t enough…
In becoming this creature, sequestered to roots soaked in blood;
I question my downward growth, a spiral of sorts in the Earth.
Tear it all out, rip it apart. Flesh of a god, feed on the heart.
My ultimate sacrifice, the eyes of a fucking god refusing to go fucking blind.
My ultimate sacrifice, the eyes of a god refusing to go blind.
My ultimate sacrifice, the eyes of a man refusing to go blind.
Is this all I’ve become, as if pain was not enough?
I diminish to bones in this casket of rust.
Vicious Shred 
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