The Chasm - The Spell of Retribution

Where do I start with this band?  Probably the most underrated band in Death Metal.  Not surprising when you figure that, for most of their career, they had no U.S. distribution until Earache this gem in 2004.  I've had the privilege of seeing these guys live three times, which is a rarity outside of the midwest, and each time was just as good as the last. 

They consider themselves an old-school Death Metal band, but to describe them as just that would be far too simple.  I would say they're a Black/Death hybrid that happens to be super melodic.  No one, including themselves, ever give them credit for how melodic they really are, but they're really the closest thing Mexico has to Dissection.  Their supply of leads and riffs seems to be endless, with some songs approaching 10 minutes.  Surprisingly, the overall feel is a bit subdued, not quite as epic and bombastic as their Swede contemporaries, but hey, nobody's perfect.  Basically, if you're a sucker for this style like I am, you should really enjoy this

link from frownedupon (R.I.P.)