❝ While frequently metal from this part of the world is fairly primitive, Pointed Mutation have done an amazing job of crafting some angular and exciting music that captures the imagination. Fun, tight and over the top, Pointed Mutation consistently prove that they deserve a place among the greats. ❞
POINTED MUTATION
- Matt Bacon, Two Guys Metal Reviews
:Bio
Pointed Mutation is a technical death metal band from Iran, formed in 2019 by Ali Zakeri (Songwriting and Guitars). The lineup expanded to include Saleh Rezaei (Vocals), Sina Ghadimipour (Drums), Saman Am (Bass) and Parham Misaghi (Second Guitar).
The band made its debut in May 2020 with the release of their EP titled "Engineering the Unhuman," which was released by the UK-based Black Spark Records. Pointed Mutation aims to blend the technical aspects of extreme music with groove elements, all while achieving the best possible production quality.
Following their debut, Pointed Mutation was invited to perform live in Armenia twice, in 2021 and 2022.
The band is set to release a new full-length album which is fully mixed, and mastered by Dave Otero (Cattle Decapitation, Archspire). In this album they also collaborated with Christian Muenzner (Necrophagist, Alkaloid, Obscura), Greg Burgess (Allegaeon), Sam Dishington (Départe) and Denis Shvarts. The name of this album is "Deusmuta" which contains 7 tracks and lyrically it is inspired by the concept of The Übermensch in the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche.
Pointed Mutation is now looking for a professional label partnership for global distribution, promotion, and potential touring opportunities with their new album.
Live in Yerevan, Armenia (2021)
Missense Evolution (Guitar Playthrough)
Missense Evolution (One Take Vocal Playthrough)
Missense Evolution (Bass Playthrough)
Missense Evolution (Official Lyric Video)
Implosion (Lyric Video)
Implosion (Vocal Tracking)
Implosion (Solo Playthrough)
Fractal Equivalence (Solo Playthrough)
Implosion | Live from Iron Force Metal Festival 2022
VIDEO
❝ The four vicious tracks on the release mix elements of Cattle Decapitation, Rivers of Nihil, The Faceless, and other modern, forward-thinking death metallers. If you’re a fan of any of the aforementioned acts, you’ll definitely be sucked into this absolute banger of an EP. ❞
METALHASNOBORDERS.COM
❝ Groovy death metal with some tech infusions is what Pointed Mutation’s first EP is all about. The grooves give it a certain amount of playfulness while keeping it heavy. Something that the more technical aspects also help maintain (such as the thrilling title track). There’s a nice balance of everything, particularly for a first release. They can maintain catchiness, galloping tempos, and just the right amount of heaviness to really get their point across. An impressive debut, and an act to keep your eye on if you dig the heavier stuff. ❞
DEADRHETORIC.COM
❝ While frequently metal from this part of the world is fairly primitive, Pointed Mutation have done an amazing job of crafting some angular and exciting music that captures the imagination. There is a magic to the precision riffing here and the deep understanding of the genre that helps to make this thing so good. They have conjured up a position as masters of their craft and visionaries driving towards a bold future. This is what extreme metal is supposed to be about after all, and Pointed Mutation are certainly pushing their hardest. There is a very clear passion and energy behind the music here that makes it wonderfully addictive. The band have been able to position themselves not just as masters within Iran, but master of death metal throughout the world. Fun, tight and over the top, Pointed Mutation consistently prove that they deserve a place among the greats. ❞
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