Description
For nearly two decades, Manchesters Ingested have stood as one of the UKs most uncompromising forces in extreme metal. Champions of a sound that fuses precision brutality with increasingly dynamic songwriting, theyve evolved from underground slam pioneers into a globally recognized, forward-driving powerhouse. With Denigration, the band begins a bold new chapter, one defined by reinvention, sharpened purpose and the arrival of a new voice at the helm.
‘Denigration’ marks the album debut of vocalist Josh Davies, whose searing range, visceral presence, and razor-edged intensity inject a renewed fire into the bands signature assault. At the core of this evolution remain founding members Sean Hynes (guitars, backing vocals) and Lyn Jeffs (drums), the creative backbone whose vision, chemistry, and relentless drive have powered Ingested since day one. They are joined by guitarist/vocalist Andrew Virrueta and bassist Thomas OMalley, completing a line-up that delivers the bands most dynamic and commanding work to date.
Produced by Nico Beninato at The Arch Studios in Southport, UK, ‘Denigration’ captures Ingested at their sharpest and most forward-thinking. The albums visual identity is equally striking, featuring artwork by Giannis Nakos of Remedy Art Design, whose detailed, eerie imagery reflects the records thematic depth and ferocious tone.
Further amplifying its scope and intensity, ‘Denigration’ includes standout collaborations such as Merciless Reflection (featuring Damonteal Harris of Peeling Flesh) and Watch You Fold (featuring John Gallagher of Dying Fetus), along with additional contributions from Skyler Conder (Cell) and Kyle Medina (Bodysnatcher).
Lyrically and sonically, ‘Denigration’ is a reckoning. The album dissects the corrosion of identity and the psychological fractures created by a world that grinds down the individual. The result is a body of work that hits harder, cuts deeper, and showcases a band unafraid to evolve while honouring the relentless extremity that forged their name.
With ‘Denigration’, Ingested step fully into a new erastronger, darker, and more focused than ever. Its not just a milestone release; its a declaration that the UKs reigning kings of brutality are far from finished. In fact, theyve just begun again.
CD jewel case version.
Tracklisting
1. Dragged Apart (feat. Skyler Conder)
2. Merciless Reflection (feat. Damonteal Harris)
3. Watch You Fold (feat. John Gallagher)
4. Stitch By Stitch
5. We Are All Inherently Evil
6. Dredge The Dark (feat. Kyle Medina)
7. Oaths Betrayed
8. Beaten Beyond the Veil
9. Steel Toe Truth
10. Cold Sun
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