REDIVIDER haven't been around that long, which means that the fact that I haven't heard of them before now isn't really a surprise. So, if they are new for you as well, I believe the cover above this review will tell you what kind of music we are dealing with. This is a bonafide Death Metal band from Louisville, Kentucky, USA which was formed in 2021 and before now only gave us as listeners a demo in 2022 in the form of "Redivider". Now, some four years later the debut album "Sounds Of Malice" has just hit the shelves of the shops on 6 January 2026, and asks of us just over half an hour of undivided attention with Old School Death Metal. And there is no escaping what you are listening to from the very first second the musicians start doing their business, only to be confirmed by the low grunting voice of Jacob Spencer.

As this is as Death Metal as music can get, the emphasis can now shift unto how and what REDIVIDER are bringing on "Sounds Of Malice". Well, let me start by saying that the production of this album is without fault. It is hard, it is Heavy, but it also is transparent and very clear, making sure that you are able to hear what the band wants you to hear. That is good, solid Death Metal that ranges from midtempo to rather fast, with a lot of double bass drumming and even some blastbeats to complete the sound.  And in getting the production part right the band have secured that you will thoroughly enjoy every second of "Sounds Of Malice". I have to admit that REDIVIDER makes good noise.

Because let's not forget that in order for us as listeners to keep listening they also need to be able to write and arrange good songs. Well, that bit is covered on "Sounds Of Malice" as well. For those that are real afficionados of the music genre, you will not hear anything new, but I'm convinced that you will hear a band that you will take to immediately. And you also won't hear anything that is extremely enticing, but neither will you hear anything shockingly bad. What "Sounds Of Malice" brings is pure, sold and decent Death Metal that not only sounds good coming from the studio, but that undoubtedly will sound just as good when being played on stage. I hope to find out one day.