Description
Come Creeping Fiends, the second full-length assault from Manchester's Aggressive Perfector, sharpens the band's already feral approach into something both more refined and more vicious. Rooted deeply in the primal foundations of early extreme metal, the trio operates with a clear allegiance to the raw, unfiltered spirit of the genre's formative years--eschewing polish in favor of grit, speed, and atmosphere.
Emerging from the UK underground, Aggressive Perfector draw heavily from the first wave of black and speed metal, channeling the chaos of Venom, the urgency of early Raven, and the militaristic drive of bands like Warfare and Tank. At the same time, they align with a modern resurgence of this aesthetic, alongside acts such as Midnight and Whipstriker, who have revived interest in stripped-down, high-intensity metal rooted in attitude as much as musicianship. Their identity is built on this intersection--honoring tradition while delivering it with contemporary ferocity.
On Come Creeping Fiends, that balance becomes more deliberate. The songwriting is tighter, the transitions more controlled, yet the overall tone is darker and more menacing. Riffs are sharpened into cutting, repeatable motifs, while the rhythm section drives forward with relentless momentum. There's an underlying sense of atmosphere as well--an almost claustrophobic intensity that reinforces the album's sinister edge, living up to its "forged in the Manchester morgue" ethos.
The result is a record that feels purpose-built for devotees of the underground: fast, aggressive, and unapologetically rooted in heavy metal's most savage traditions. Come Creeping Fiends doesn't attempt to modernize or dilute its influences--instead, it amplifies them, delivering a focused and potent statement from a band fully committed to the ancient ways.
Additional Details
Label: DYING VICTIM PRODUCTIONS
Genre: Metal
Language: English
Run Time: 30:15 mins
Region: 0
Release Date: 06/05/26
UPC: 199806810590