Album Review: Rings Of Saturn - Ultu Ulla

Previously accused of studio trickery and otherwise mocked by many, Rings Of Saturn's extraterrestrial-themed cacophony nonetheless possesses sufficient cache within the deathcore world to ink a fresh deal with heavyweight label Nuclear Blast.

Now, on album number four, the Californian outfit's sweeps 'n' synths formula feels not so much tired as asleep on the couch, snoring loudly. A few tasty Swedeath riffs aid their cause, and they're capable of briefly crafting otherworldly atmospheric passages. Needless instrumentals further bog down a largely tedious 43-minute experience, though. Overall, Ultu Ulla ranks among 2017's more uninspired extreme metal records thus far.​