Monoliyth Release ‘He Who Kills’ on CD via Wormholedeath
Australian extreme metal force Monoliyth continue their long-standing campaign of sonic destruction with the physical release of He Who Kills, now available on CD via Wormholedeath Records. Originally unleashed digitally, the album now finds its most fitting form — something tangible, loud, and unapologetically heavy.
A record built for physical impact
The band describe He Who Kills as a “relentless slab of death metal,” and that description holds up. This isn’t background music — it demands presence. The production feels dense but not suffocating, allowing riffs to cut through while the rhythm section pounds with surgical precision.
Exploring darkness without clichés
Lyrically, the album focuses on the psychology of serial killers rather than retelling known crimes, offering a more unsettling, introspective angle. It’s less about shock value and more about the mechanics of human depravity, which gives the record a disturbing kind of depth.
Old-school roots, modern execution
There’s a clear lineage here — you can hear echoes of Morbid Angel and Suffocation, but also thrash DNA from bands like Metallica. Still, Monoliyth don’t feel like a nostalgia act. The songwriting leans into complexity without losing that primal punch.
Live energy remains central
The band are also taking this material to the stage, including appearances at Brutefest and alongside tech-death legends Origin fileciteturn12file0L12-L16. If the record captures even half of their live intensity, these shows won’t be subtle.
A critic’s take
What stands out most is how consistent the album feels. There are no obvious filler tracks — just a steady barrage of aggression shaped by experience. For a band that’s been active since 1998, He Who Kills doesn’t sound like a legacy release. It sounds like a band still pushing forward.
Listen and order
The album is available via official streaming platforms and physical stores including Aural Music.