{"id":300,"date":"2026-04-29T19:58:39","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T19:58:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marinerfm.eu\/?p=300"},"modified":"2026-04-29T19:58:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T19:58:39","slug":"hegony-revisit-the-aesthetics-of-early-90s-death-metal-with-deviations-ep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marinerfm.eu\/?p=300","title":{"rendered":"Hegony: Revisit the Aesthetics of Early 90s Death Metal with “Deviations” EP."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Raw, uncompromising death metal rooted in the early \u201990s.
HEGONY<\/strong>\u00a0return with \u201cDeviations<\/em><\/strong>\u201d \u2014 an unsettling release built on obsession, decay, and raw analog sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This record is a must to hear for fans of bands such as\u00a0Cannibal Corpse<\/strong>,\u00a0Kataklysm<\/strong>,\u00a0Deicide<\/strong>,\u00a0Malevolent Creation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HEGONY<\/strong> is a death metal band formed in Wroc\u0142aw in late autumn 2017. From the very beginning, the group has consistently embraced a raw, uncompromising form of death metal, drawing on the aesthetics of the early 1990s. Clear, motoric song structures, heavy riffs, and deep, organic growls are the foundation. A raw, analog sound, devoid of studio polish, completes the whole. The compositions also feature a moderate simplicity characteristic of the British scene and sporadic, cool melodic accents inspired by Scandinavia. HEGONY<\/strong> doesn’t force anything – they focus on clear form, weight, and consistency.

2018 brought their first concerts and intensive work on material. The result was their debut album, “First Stab<\/em>” (2019), released by Via Nocturna<\/strong>. With this release, the band made their mark on the Polish underground scene and began performing regularly on club stages. In 2020 the split album “Underground Covenant<\/em>” was released, recorded with friendly bands from Lower Silesia \u2013 a material that declared their commitment to the local scene and the underground DIY ethic.

The next step was the demo “Second Stab<\/em>” (2021), released as a preview of a full-length album. A year later, “Turpistic Ecstasy<\/em>” (2022) premiered \u2013 a material that made HEGONY<\/strong>‘s name increasingly appear in reviews and discussions about Polish death metal.

At the end of 2025, the band returned with the EP “Deviations<\/em><\/strong>” The material was recorded, mixed, and mastered in the band’s private studio. Herr<\/strong> was responsible for all production, further underlining the independent nature of the release. The cover art was created by Rotted Artist<\/strong>, who has previously collaborated with artists such as Baalzagoth<\/strong>, Codex Nero<\/strong>, and Vomitvsanctvs<\/strong>.

This is a demanding and unsettling album – far from a one-time listen. HEGONY<\/strong>‘s music draws you in gradually, imposing itself on the subconscious and returning with obsessive regularity. “Deviations<\/em><\/strong>” doesn’t flaunt its substance; instead, it builds an atmosphere of growing phobia, internal decay, and pulsating aggression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The latest EP in physical form on CD can be purchased directly from the band on Bandcamp<\/u><\/a>. You can also listen to this record on popular streaming platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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TRACKLIST<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Brutal      
2. Some Things Should Stay Buried    
3. The Hunt    
4. Visions of Torture<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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LINEUP<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ogre – vocals
Boro – bass, backing vocals
Herr – guitars, ambient textures<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lynx – drums<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BAND SOCIAL MEDIA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Facebook<\/a> | Bandcamp<\/a> | Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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