The defeating debut full-length by this Costa Rican band. Hailing from one of the most fertile scenes in recent years, Candarian were spawned in 2020 when Christopher and Jose Pablo decided to start a new project inspired by old school Death Metal from the early 90’s, like Autopsy and Incantation. After some rehearsals, Pablo (drums) and Felipe (guitar) were recruited, and the lineup was then completed, focused on finishing their debut demo and presenting it live throughout the local scene. That demo, “Stagnant Livor Mortis”, quickly established the name Candarian as a considerable newcomer. And with the release of their debut album, Candarian capitalize on that potential -with disgusting, punishing aplomb. Titled “Trepanación”, the Costa Ricans’ first full-length is the fullest manifestation of their authentically throwback Death Metal: malignant, odious, reckless and groove-laden. . It’s not inaccurate to suggest that “Trepanación” could bring long-buried corpses bubbling to the surface in a quagmire of rottenness. However, this pulsing and putrescent soundscape of horror and doom manages to go above basic old school worship whilst including all the necessary filth that vintage Death Metal needs. Whether it’s the sometimes bestial aspect to their rhythmic surge to the never-belabored atmosphere of the haunting and hovering, Candarian display a mature grasp beyond their young years. Prepare to bang your head and drudge through the mulched layers of corpses that Candarian leave in their wake. The time is nigh to become possessed by real terror and carnage… and get crushed by “Trepanación”!