Teratoma – Longing Voracity Review: Old-School Death Metal from Berlin (2026)

Teratoma - Longing Voracity album cover, death metal 2026
Artist: Teratoma
Origin: Berlin, Germany
Label: Me Saco Un Ojo Records
Released: March 25, 2026
Genre: Old-School Death Metal
Rating: 7.2/10
Listen/Buy: Bandcamp

Never heard of Teratoma before this one landed on my radar. Teratoma are a death metal band from Berlin and this is their second album, out on Me Saco Un Ojo.

And yeah , this hits. Right from when the title track kicks in after the short intro, there's a weight to it that grabs you. The rhythm section is tight, the riffs are good and they stick. Mid-paced, heavy, no bullshit. Exactly what you want from this kind of death metal.

Chaotic Bewilderment is the standout for me. It's got a momentum that sets it apart, and then out of nowhere there's a guitar solo I genuinely didn't see coming. Small moment maybe, but that's the kind of thing that makes you pay attention. Circle of Perdition and Festering Realm hit hard too. The short atmospheric break on Interim is a nice breather before the album drags you back under.

Production is solid. The mix is clean without losing the filth ,bass and drums sit right where they should.The mastering  keeps everything punchy and clear.

One thing that didn't land for me are  the vocals. The gutturals are deep and technically fine, but they just didn't grab me. They sit in the mix more like another instrument than something that pulls you in. Might work better for others, but for me personally they left me in a bit of a cold.

But look, Teratoma aren't reinventing anything here. You can hear Bolt Thrower, you can hear Incantation. They know it too. But they play with conviction and the atmosphere is real. In a scene drowning in death metal releases right now, that actually counts for something.

Not a record that'll change how you think about death metal. But it's heavy, it's honest, and it delivers.

Rating: 7.2/10

I'll be spinning more albums — stay tuned!

Hauk

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