This album showcases Petrified Entity at their most ambitious, blending complex song structures with moments of unexpected melodicism. Catacombs is a demanding, rewarding listen that expands the boundaries of the genre.
- The album was recorded at Mauricetown Studios with engineer Jason A. Miller. It reached number 12 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. The track "Visceral" was later included in a horror film soundtrack.
- The album was produced by the band members themselves. It was their first release on the Infinite Mirror label. The band toured extensively in support of this album, playing over 100 shows.
- The album artwork was created by the artist Zdzisław Beksiński. It was reissued in 2010 with bonus tracks. The initial pressing sold out within a week.
Petrified Entity is a death metal band from New York City. They are known for their technically proficient and brutal sound. Petrified Entity were at a transitional point in their career with this release, moving towards a more experimental sound that would influence their later work.
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