Clarksville, Tennessee-based tech slam duo FLESH INCINERANT arrive with their crushing debut EP, Alkaloid Grace, a 17-minute barrage of technical precision, brutal slams, and unrelenting aggression. Formed by vocalist Nick Cross (Divisive) and guitarist Drew Creal (YouTuber Xaphon), the project combines the complexity of technical death metal with the earth-shaking force of slam, resulting in a release that wastes no time establishing its destructive intent.
Opening with the title track, “Alkaloid Grace,” the EP immediately introduces the duo's formula of intricate guitar work, monstrous vocals, and punishing rhythmic shifts. The track serves as a statement of purpose, setting the tone for the chaos that follows while showcasing the chemistry between Cross and Creal. From there, “Cellophane Brain” pushes deeper into technical territory, balancing razor-sharp execution with crushing breakdowns that hit with surgical precision.
The latter half of the release continues the assault with “No Golden Parachutes,” a track that leans heavily into groove-driven devastation while maintaining the EP's relentless technical edge. Closing track “Mortal Decay” brings everything together, delivering a fitting finale packed with crushing slams, blistering passages, and an atmosphere of total collapse. The song leaves a lasting impression, bringing the EP to a brutal and satisfying conclusion.
With Alkaloid Grace, FLESH INCINERANT have delivered a debut that showcases both musicians' strengths while establishing a clear identity within the tech slam underground. Compact, focused, and relentlessly heavy, the EP serves as an impressive introduction to a project that understands exactly how to balance complexity and sheer destructive power. From Clarksville, this duo have arrived with a mission—and Alkaloid Grace makes it impossible to ignore.
Tracklist:
1. Alkaloid Grace
2. Cellophane Brain
3. No Golden Parachutes
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