PUTRED - Blestemul din adânc CD

Since forming in 2020, PUTRED has released several demos, splits, EPs, and two full-length albums. The band—featuring guitarist/founder Uriel Aguillon, vocalist Filip Garlonta, bassist Corina Elena, drummer Andrei "Ficus" Orha, and guitarist Denis Bucur—has been hard at work composing its third full-length album slated for an early 2026 release.

Taking its musical cues from early-era DEATH, NECROPHAGIA, ASPHYX, and GRAVE, among others, PUTRED meticulously combines mid-paced riffs with shards of haunting guitar melodies and prominent bass lines. The band's compositions are straightforward but well-crafted, with the right amount of old-school death metal elements that draw the listener in with dark, atmospheric dynamics.

Aguillon spoke about the writing and recording process for the new album: "We started to write new songs right after we released our second full-length album early this year. We had the intention at the beginning to release an EP instead of a new full-length album. But as the time had passed and the songs started to pile up, we decided to go for a full album instead. The recording process has been quite fast and with great results."

On teaming up with Awakening Records: "Awakening Records is one of the best growing names coming from Asia. (They have) set the bar high by releasing a lot of great new stuff and re-issuing old lost jewels. It is a great honor and, of course, an important step for a band getting signed by them."

— Kelley Simms