The 1980s were a simmering, explosive time in South America. During that period, a wave of raw, uncompromising metal bands emerged — names that have since achieved legendary status. Think of Sarcófago, Sepultura, and Pentagram (Chile), but the men of Death Yell undoubtedly belong in that same league.
They first formed in 1987 under the name Pestilence, but since their Dutch counterparts had already claimed that name, they rebranded as Death Yell a year later. In 1989, they released their first demo, which immediately left deep marks on the underground scene. Shortly thereafter came a split with the notorious Finnish act Beherit — a collaboration that has since taken on near-mythical proportions.
Yet soon after, the band vanished. Death Yell disappeared from the stage, and although a few compilation releases surfaced here and there, the fire seemed extinguished.
That is, until 2013 — more than twenty years after their breakup — when the Chilean inferno reignited. Death Yell returned with a vengeance through a split EP with Atomic Aggressor, proving that their demonic energy and raw power were still very much alive.
And now comes their second full-length album, the long-awaited follow-up to Descent into Hell. Once again, we’re treated to Death/Black Metal delivered in their own uncompromising way — firmly rooted in thrash and clearly nodding to titans like Sarcófago and early Sepultura.
The album breathes pure darkness yet sounds surprisingly vibrant. The production is raw, but clear enough to let the intensity of the riffs and the furious drumming shine through. There’s no modern overproduction or polished edges — this is music crawling straight out of the bowels of the South American underground.
What stands out most is that Death Yell hasn’t lost any of its power or conviction. The band sounds as if time has stood still; every note drips with the same primitive rage and demonic energy that once made their name legendary. It’s an album that not only revives the spirit of old times but, more importantly, proves that the band remains as relevant as ever — playing with a ferocity as if the past thirty years never happened.
An absolute must-listen for anyone who holds the legendary South American metal scene close to their heart.
85/100