UMUR "Infernal Warriors of Death" is the debut full-length studio album by US death metal act Blaspherian. The album was released through Deathgasm Records in March 2011.

The album features 8 tracks of blasphemous themed death metal. The album is over in 36:30 minutes but the relatively short playing time is used wisely. The tracks are brutal, the riffs are raw, and the growling delivered with conviction. The tempos vary between blasting, fast, mid- and slow paced which of course gives the album some variation in that department. Death metal this brutal can be a monotone experience and therefore the tempo changes are welcome.

The sound production is raw and distorted yet powerful and suits the music well.

"Infernal Warriors of Death" is overall a solid death metal release in the Immolation/Incantation school and I think there are more than one reference on the album to especially "Dawn of Possession (1991)" by Immolation (just take one look at the cover artwork). I don´t like using the word clone, but in this case I think it´s somewhat warranted. Blaspherian have all the right tools to become a really great act in this part of the death metal genre, but they will have to put a more original touch to their compositions before that happens. If you are fully content with listening to a death metal album that sounds more or less like the most straight forward output by Immolation or Incantation, "Infernal Warriors of Death" is pretty sure to be your poison though. Personally I have no problem enjoying the album for what it is and I think a 3 - 3.5 star (65%) rating is warranted.

J-Man Sometimes you can tell a lot about an album by simply taking a glance at the cover. Such is the case with Blaspherian's debut effort, Infernal Warriors of Death. What is essentially a depiction of hell (filled with demons, inverted crosses, and the rest of the ordeal) serves as a great peak into the blasphemous lyrics and brutal music this album contains. The cover also looks eerily similar to Immolation's Dawn of Possession - surely no coincidence when one considers how similar Blasperian sounds to these New York-based pioneers. Infernal Warriors of Death is an album that is decidedly "retro" in sound, and Blaspherian delivers the sound professionally and with confidence. Fans of old school death metal are advised to check this one out.

Blaspherian plays a style of old school death metal that could've come straight from 1991. Their main influence is Immolation, but I also hear nods in the direction of bands like Morbid Angel and Deicide. The extremely unpolished and raw production helps contribute to the "old school" sound that characterizes Blaspherian's music. One look at the album cover, song titles, or even band name alone, it's clear that the lyrics are in the Satanic/anti-Christian department. The lyrics aren't the most interesting I've ever heard, but it does contribute to the evil atmosphere that Blaspherian have tried so hard to obtain. While I'm open to their old school death metal sound and blasphemous lyrics, my biggest issue with Infernal Warriors of Death is that it's ultimately lacking in the memorable compositions department. Even right after a focused listening session, I have a tough time remembering more than a mere handful of riffs. I have a great time while I'm listening to the album, but there ultimately isn't enough worthwhile material to make this feel like more than an average release. The only song that really sticks in my head is "Invoking Abomination" - that is some top-notch death metal right there!

All in all, Infernal Warriors of Death is a fairly impressive debut from Blaspherian. They show plenty of potential here, and that's ultimately what's most important when we're talking about debut albums. Blaspherian still has some work to do with their songwriting, but I have no doubt that will improve over time. For this solid album, 3 stars is a fair rating. If old school death metal with blasphemous lyrics is up your alley, Infernal Warriors of Death is surely worth your time!