Rise of Tyrants Returns with Unmatched Ferocity

Rise of Tyrants, the Bergamo-based metal powerhouse, is back with an eleven-track onslaught that redefines their sound. Raw, self-produced, and unapologetically brutal, this release surpasses their earlier work with sharper, darker, and more aggressive energy. Fronted by the dynamic Davide Cantamessa, whose vocal versatility exudes unrelenting aggression, the band has ascended to new heights of extreme metal mastery.

The Chronicles of Cardinal Pablo Mendoza delivers a relentless fusion of thrash and death metal. Driven by a rhythm section as unyielding as a war machine, the album layers ferocious riffs with punishing intensity, creating a soundscape that offers no reprieve. Federico Visini’s guitar work relentlessly delivers riff after crushing riff, while Luca Mairati’s bass and Virgilio Breda’s drums form a powerhouse foundation. Cantamessa’s commanding vocal performance cuts through this sonic onslaught with guttural growls, visceral screams, and brutal tones that demand attention.

The album’s concept centers on Cardinal Pablo Mendoza, a corrupt priest exploiting the vulnerable for his perverse purposes. The lyrics confront themes of abuse, violence, and injustice with biting irony and dark sarcasm, lending a provocative narrative to the unrelenting soundscape.

Lineup:

• Davide Cantamessa: Vocals
• Federico Visini: Guitars
• Luca Mairati: Bass
• Virgilio Breda: Drums

Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Carlo Meroni at ASDR Decibel Studio in Busto Arsizio, Italy, The Chronicles of Cardinal Pablo Mendoza is a masterclass in fast-paced death metal with dark undertones and groovy interludes. This album doesn’t merely request your attention—it seizes it with brutal authority.

If your appetite craves relentless aggression, razor-sharp musicianship, and concept-driven storytelling, The Chronicles of Cardinal Pablo Mendoza is essential listening. Prepare for an unrestrained journey into the darker recesses of death metal.