Hidden Gems & Guilty Pleasures: Rotten Tomb (Chile)
Rotten Tomb (Death Metal // Chile)
Formed in 2016 in Iquique, Rotten Tomb have steadily risen as one of the most compelling acts within the South American extreme metal scene, blending death metal with doom-laden atmospheres and occult undertones. Following the strong impact of »Visions Of A Dismal Fate« (2022) and the equally praised »The Relief Of Death« (2024), the band now returns with their most ambitious and fully realized work to date.
»Vestiges Of Tortured Souls« stands as one of the most anticipated death metal releases of the year. On this new record, Rotten Tomb refine their sonic identity without sacrificing intensity or authenticity. The riffs are sharper and more cohesive, while the melodies take on a more prominent role, painting soundscapes that feel more sorrowful and evocative than ever before.
Without losing any of the crushing heaviness and sense of decay that defined their earlier material, the band now delivers songs with an immediate and lasting impact. Each track strikes a balance between overwhelming force and carefully crafted lead guitar work, resulting in compositions that are both memorable and devastating.
The album channels the oppressive weight of the genre’s darkest pioneers alongside a deeply mournful and introspective atmosphere, while still maintaining a distinct and personal voice. This duality allows Rotten Tomb to push their sound forward, achieving a level of songwriting maturity that marks a clear evolution from their previous efforts.
»Vestiges Of Tortured Souls« represents a major step forward for Rotten Tomb, solidifying their position at the forefront of Chile’s increasingly renowned extreme metal scene and extending their reach far beyond national borders.
Rotten Tomb’s third full-length album, »Vestiges Of Tortured Souls«, was released on June 6th, 2026 via Nuclear Winter Records. The album is available on LP, CD, and cassette formats, further cementing the band’s commitment to the underground tradition. Order your copy HERE.
Courtesy of Nuclear Winter Records
Discography:
• »Promo 2016« Demo (2016)
• »Necropolis« EP (Apocalyptic Productions, 2017)
• »Promo 2017« Demo (2017)
• »Eternal Cycle Of Death« EP (2017)
• »Promo 2018« Demo (2018)
• »Live For The Death« Live Album (2018)
• »Promo Advance 2021« Demo (2021)
• »Visions Of A Dismal Fate« LP (Crypts Of Eternity Productions, 2022)
• »Abysmatic Proclamations« Compilation (Old Shadows Records, 2023)
• »Promo 2023« Demo (2023)
• »The Relief Of Death« LP (Death Division Rituals, 2024)
• »Vestiges Of Tortured Souls«« LP (Nuclear Winter Records, 2026)
Rotten Tomb is:
A.Prophaner – Drums
C. – Guitars
Deathbringer – Guitars/Vocals
Utukku – Bass
FFO: Incantation, Grave Miasma, Dead Congregation, early Paradise Lost, Asphyx, Demigod, Immolation
Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well