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Intrepid – Juxtaposition
August 23, 2025
Published by WeMetalheads
- Country: Estonia
- Style: Death metal
- Relase date: 4 June 2025
Juxtaposition announces Intrepid’s arrival with authority. Emerging from Tallinn’s metal underground, this album fuses the groove-laden pulse of old-school Florida death metal with modern technical sharpness and atmospheric undertones. With expert mixing by Mark Lewis, the band crafts a powerful, textured journey—from the eastern scales of “Blood Means Nothing” to the oppressive groove of “Ciphered” and the haunting ambience of “Nocturnal Tones of Grey.”
Bright moments like “Opiated Consumption” reflect darker thematic depth, while strategic interludes such as the title track enhance pacing and mood. Critics acclaim the record for its tight execution, live potential, and songwriting smarts, even as a few yearn for that one defining standout.
Overall, Juxtaposition is a highly promising album that positions Intrepid as a formidable force in modern death metal—combining brutality, nuance, and craft with compelling clarity.