The word Thanatotheristes literally translates into “death harvester.” It was the name given to a genus of tyrannosaurid dinosaur that lived millions of years ago. Furthermore, it was the name chosen to represent the one-man, brutal death metal project out of Denver, Colorado. Little may be known about the extreme solo artist, but one thing for certain is that he creates what is referred to as “Denver Dino Death,” according to his Bandcamp. On the debut, four-track EP, Harvester, Thanatotheristes flips on the Mortician switch, generating one gruesome atmosphere filled with flesh-ripping riffs. Deep, low growls overlay a low-end and boggy mix, catering to the primal nature of the EP’s overall sound. Solo member Wil programs a variety of percussive elements that...
