“Long Live the Rot” is an album that lives up to its name in every conceivable way. From the very first seconds of “Sewer Rot”, where the eerie sound of dripping water immerses you in the depths of a grimy, claustrophobic sewer, the tone is unmistakable: this is going to be a gruesome, unsettling journey. ROTPIT draws its inspiration from the darkest, most forbidden corners of the underworld, and their mission is clear; to drag listeners down with them into the abyss. The album is a relentless descent into chaos, reverberating with despair and devoid of hope, as if you’ve been locked in death metal’s most sinister dungeon. The soundscape is meticulously crafted to evoke dread. The guitars are muffled and oppressive, the vocals gurgle like a creature rising from the depths, and the drum patterns stomp with a primal, bone-crushing force. While the album doesn’t rely on neck breaking speed or relentless blast beats, it delivers its brutality through slow to mid-tempo, chunky riffs that feel like a sledgehammer to the skull. The mosh parts are guaranteed to leave a trail of broken teeth in the pit.

The title track, “Long Live the Rot”, stands out as a surprisingly catchy anthem. Its groove lingers in your mind, a rare feat for an album that isn’t easily accessible to the uninitiated. This isn’t music for the faint of heart; it demands a familiarity with the extremes of the genre to truly appreciate the beauty hidden within its chaos, the genius behind its gore, and the artistry buried beneath its wall of sound. Production-wise, the album is a masterclass in atmosphere. The dark, fuzzy soundscape is the perfect companion to the music, enhancing the sense of dread and decay. Visually, the artwork mirrors the album’s ethos: simplistic yet brutally gory, it captures the essence of the release in a single, visceral image. In every aspect, “Long Live the Rot” is a testament to the power of extreme music; efficient, violent, and unapologetically brutal.