Album: War of Attrition by Dying Fetus (2007)
Genre: Death Metal | Style: Metal
Record Label: Relapse Records
Format: Album

Description: War of Attrition is the fifth album by Dying Fetus. According to the album booklet, the album's lyrics were written solely by guitarist Mike Kimball. This album was praised by original fans due to its return to traditional Dying Fetus form. It was also their first self-produced album in nine years.
Former co-vocalist Vince Matthews and former drummer Eric Seyanga departed in 2005 to form the band Covenance. Gallagher once again found a new member, drummer Duane Timlin. With this line-up, Gallagher promised to record what he called "our most brutal album yet".

Artist Background: Dying Fetus is an American death metal band originally from Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Formed in 1991, the group is known for their consistently hook-laden song structures, characterized by blast beats, complex riffing and hardcore-style breakdowns. Additionally, their reality-based lyrics characterized by political/modern themes are notable in death metal. Various line-up changes throughout the years have left John Gallagher the remaining original member, as well as the band's driving force. Part of the Maryland, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Death Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Related Artists: Suffocation, Cryptopsy, Cannibal Corpse, Devourment

Music Scene: Part of the Maryland, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Death Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Death Metal, Metal, 2000s, Album, Relapse Records

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War of Attrition is the fifth album by Dying Fetus. According to the album booklet, the album's lyrics were written solely by guitarist Mike Kimball. This album was praised by original fans due to its return to traditional Dying Fetus form. It was also their first self-produced album in nine years.
Former co-vocalist Vince Matthews and former drummer Eric Seyanga departed in 2005 to form the band Covenance. Gallagher once again found a new member, drummer Duane Timlin. With this line-up, Gallagher promised to record what he called "our most brutal album yet".

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