Review by Alex on November 5, 2019.

This full length by Merda Mundi is absolutely violent from start to end. Themed around complete eradication of this species, you get 4 songs viciously played in crafting a disastrous atmosphere. Titled Hatred, which very much gives away what is taking place on the record, those feelings of rejection and hostility are increased with each passing affliction. Four tracks are used to box you within cold, spiked, steel-walls conveying the message and feeling of antipathy. The drums are hammered brutally and is rarely given a break, the riffs are just as crazed and racketing through their demolishing passages while the vocals of solo visionary behind Merda Mundi, Déhà, channel more waves of mayhem through his agonizing and loathe driven yells. Hatred is one of the most unfriendly and antagonizing releases you will or would have heard in 2019 and though this is not war metal/bestial black/death metal, it surely comes close through its rising intensity which is at times parallel to that heard on Termination Apex by Kapala or other bands reflective of; Aparthiva Raktadhara, Abysmal Lord, Human Agony, Trajeto De Cabra etc. Hatred comes roughly 5 years since the release of VI - Khaos and marks Merda Mundi's 3rd full-length extinction-spree stretching from Belgium to all parts of the world.

For 4 lengthy songs more than 7 minutes each, I found it surprising boredom never set in, blame it on my likeness for this sort of material when played in such fashion but I have heard less timed records of the same that never go beyond the flat surface it seems. Here on Hatred, each entry sounds alarmingly more venomous than the prior; it's one of those releases that begins on a climax and ends on one. Sonically exhausting at a high volume, thus instrumentally reflective of the theme, the music here is uncompromisingly brutal. Sheer un-mindfulness and lack of care or respect, Hatred destroys with 'Condemn Them', 'Castigate Them','Annihilate Them' and my favorite, 'Fucking Hate Them'; all by means of procedure erect 4 walls love could never penetrate. Suitably built for the individual who just can't stand certain aspects of humans or humanity in general; a rampage from beginning to end, Hatred lands like a barrage of stones and nails, plundering all affection and the affectionate.

Though very aggressive, Hatred contains instrumental competence that comes to front through the production that is somewhat manageable, so erase any ideas that may point towards musical sloppiness, inconsistencies or inadequacy, those undesirables do not materialize at any point of the record. Even with few sections playing to a doomy groove, therein exists adhesion. The arrangements are matching, the tone and tuning are ideal, and the execution of riffs, vocals and drumming are reflective of a knowledgeable individual. Déhà is involved in other bands and has put into action other projects as well, hence, experiencing this latest full-length effort and enjoying every second of it has earned some inquisition into past material and other involvements. Limited to 100 copies on CD with no repress planned, get Hatred through Malpermesita Records before its greedily devoured; and just like any other great piece of recording of this nature, it is impossible and even unfair to the projected experience and aim of Hatred for me to recommend any track for appetizing purposes, listen to the whole fucking album.

Rating: 8.6 out of 10

Review by Tomek on January 23, 2017.

Bolu2 Death is not my regular cup of tea. Very far from it actually, and yet somehow they managed to put together something that I thoroughly enjoy. Most of the elements that I find here come from the styles that I try to omit and yet somehow over here they made it all work and done it quite well. These four Spaniards from Andalusia put something in motion that many tried - and even more failed in succeeding. They combined riffs, electronica and some sticky choruses into a new and fresh concoction bursting with energy and making it original and very much their own. Dualitas is the name of the album and hereby I invite you to most likely break your boundaries and expand your limits.

Heaviness of this record is what got me interested initially. Guitars put out groove laden rhythms with so much chug, that it makes it impossible to sit still but once they add those huge, devastating bass drops, spice things up with some techno squeals/squeaks and finish it off with a vocals that range from agonizing shrieks through metalcore screams and end with passionate clean singing (not all in one song obviously) and it’s done in Spanish or English or both, it makes a combination that seems impossible to keep your ass grounded. 12 tracks on this record and every one of them is a different approach to have your senses punished and your body shattered. One angry beast that one is! They probably wouldn’t get far without this album being recorded the way it is. All instruments and vocals, everything mixed and mastered and all put together in a way that it sounds superb. From what I could find on the web, Alex Cappa from Metal Factory Studios is mainly responsible for what we can hear on the album, and he’s also responsible for finding the sound that characterizes Bolu2 Death. I’m going to do some research and try to find out more about him and also find more about the band since I like this album more every time I listen to it.

Bolu2 Death Dualitas is an album that surprised me on many levels and changed my approach about this style. It also opened my mind and interested me enough to try and discover more in this genre and at the same time dig more through Spanish scene. Good job guys, keep it up!! 

Rating: 7.5 out of 10