Creeping Death - Wretched Illusions (2019)

Information

Artist – Creeping Death

Album – Wretched Illusions

Label – Independent

Released – September 27th, 2019

Type – Full-length

Genre – Death Metal

Additional

Notes

Wretched Illusions is the debut full‑length studio album by the Texas death metal band Creeping Death, released on September 27, 2019 via the label Entertainment One (eOne) and positioned as the first proper album in a discography that began with demos and EPs; the band originates from Denton, Texas and operates as a four‑piece on this recording. The Wretched Illusions lineup features Reese Alavi on ferocious low growls and high shrieks, Trey Pemberton on skull‑crushing rhythm and lead guitar work, Rico Mejia on thick, anchor‑style bass, and Lincoln Mullins on virulent, tempo‑shifting drumming. Recorded with producer Daniel Schmuck (Power Trip, Messengers, End Times) and mixed and mastered by Arthur Rizk (Cavalera Conspiracy, Outer Heaven, Inquisition), the album sits stylistically between traditional American death metal and modern, groove‑infused brutality, drawing audible parallels to bands such as Death Angel, Exhumed, and Hooded Menace while retaining a distinctly Texan hardcore‑tinged edge. The production work ties Wretched Illusions into a broader network of contemporary US death, thrash, and black‑tinged acts, including groove‑oriented projects like Cavalera Conspiracy, suffocating death‑thrashers Outer Heaven, and black‑death hybridists Inquisition. Lyrical themes center on bodily decay, war‑like violence, existential dread, and religious hypocrisy, rendered through blunt, image‑heavy phrasing rather than philosophical abstraction. The core album appears across formats including CD via Entertainment One and vinyl via affiliated metal distributors, with no large‑scale bonus tracks or cover songs attached to the standard Wretched Illusions release, and the album is generally regarded in underground circles as a focused, no‑frills entry‑level statement rather than a genre‑redefining landmark.

Videos

- Creeping Death - Bloodlust Contamination (Official Music Video)
- Creeping Death Talks “Wretched Illusions” Album and Texas Metal and Hardcore (Interview / Promo)
- Creeping Death - Ripping Through Flesh (Official Music Video)

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Official music videos:
-Ripping Through Flesh
-Bloodlust Contamination

Tracklist

1. Ripping Through Flesh – 05:08 >

At the point most north There's a mystifying cave Twelve warriors by my side Pledged to fight to the grave Bound by the endless quest The spoils of resource raids Mercenary method of survival So twisted so depraved Deranged Survival Depraved Devine execution Enraged Fight hard with your life Take a glimpse at prosperity Step into the fray Insane We profit from pain Monstrous premonition On a cold and bloody mission Undone Once traumatized by my method of survival I'm desensitized Volatile environment Cave massive yet confined Ethereal surroundings making perfect for a bloody domination Kill what's inside Fight for your pride Soon we'll be ripping through flesh Feel the rush Savor the death Whip to the skull Axe to the neck Only one commands the rest Rapidly identified Cut off his arms Cut off his head One by one frantically hacked Falling victim to my axe Pompous dreams of wealthy lives Wealth is misery in disguise Heinous acts of savagery Only means to survive Take what's yours Escape this hell A violent wage Into the caves Violence misery Your sacrifice has set us free Violence misery

2. Captivity – 03:44 >

Cold rolled steel bound to this odious cage Forced to breathe in this fetor of decay Optimism lost determination's end Chains bloodied burrowing into my skin Losing grasp of my mind Lost in thought I'm terrorized Senses overwhelmed with the horror Impending death I fantasized Suffering soldier sings suicide Only one escape identified Standing on the edge of psychological defeat Standing on the edge of psychological defeat Cold rolled steel bound to this odious cage Forcеd to breathe in this fetor of dеcay Piteous body left emaciated Last ounce of strength End this life Soul eroded Consequence of a man confined Cold Captive Come to terms with suicide Cold Pathetic

3. Bloodlust Contamination – 04:03 >

Structural collapse Apocalyptic aftermath A city trapped in hell Plagued by the state of war Let the lords indulge Cast aside the meek Wealth makes a mockery of humanity There's a crisis at hand The fruits of war, a deception Impoverished land Insanity Trading blood for profit Insanity Human disregard The masses dying off Spreading the disease The priest begs the witch Absolute calamity Temperature is rising This just can't be real There's no sensе in crying The only cure is termination Thе fruits of war, a deception Impoverished land Insanity Trading blood for profit Insanity Human disregard Pulse is rising I'm close to the edge Tremors erupting Bloodlust contamination Eyes knocked back into my head It won't stop until it's stained in blood This land is stained in blood Under my command The fruits of war Deception Victory skews Perception Pure lust for the taste of blood This sickness starts at birth Never had an answer Never known why I’ve had to quench this thirst Morally inept Socially declined Seclusion becomes my hearse Pure lust for the taste of blood This sickness ends in death Bloodlust contamination Forced death to end suffering

4. Sinner's Torch – 03:37 >

Spineless morons Life fulfilled Blinded by complacency Portrait of stability entirely falsified Coaxed by mediocrity Deluded delight Entirely oblivious Disorder in plain sight Painfully erase the herd of cowards Holy absolution Immolation Sanctify the masses Spark the flames of purity Absolution through immolation Satisfy god end suffering Your act of contrition End sin entirely Mass immolation Soaring flames of purity Carry out the will of god Sinners swallowed by the flames Enslaved by god The herd of cowards Blind sheep following his voice Feeble mind Feeble souls deceived

5. Corroded from Within – 04:08 >

Imperial state corroded from within Impostor in the ranks Lurking threat unidentified Division of authority Retaliation obsolete Masked behind the political elite Lost control, nation in peril Infiltrated, infiltrated Operations ceased, snuff out the enemy Despotic dissolution, a murder justified Homicidal rage, driving me insane Despotic dissolution, a murder justified Years of suppression, years of deceit Fantasize the morbidity Carry out the given ordеr Doomed to a violent exеcution Body restrained Brought into this world of pain Tormented for hours Endure the misery Skull throbbing from relentless head trauma Body overwhelmed by physical abuse Brought into this world of fucking pain Lifeless soul Beg for death until the end

6. Peeled from Reality – 03:36 >

Pain has ruled your mind Your thoughts, you're lost, confined The threads of sanity unwound Ripped from the seams of your brain Body and soul, separated Self induced pain rules your mind Fingers dug beneath your skin A twisted pleasure you will find Living in hell running out of time Find the cure for your sick mind Flesh peeled back, bones revealed Risk of infection, you'll never heal Body suffering from corrosion Skin and bone on the wane Overcome by your compulsion Self inflicted withering away The blood has started pouring The satisfaction of enduring Your body disintegrating Skin peeled away, you're wearing thin Hellish reality a paradox Escape the chaos Escape your thoughts Use the pain to cope Fall to ashes Reap what you sow Disintegrating, pain ruled your mind Disintegrating, you're terrified

7. World Decay – 03:17 >

I can’t be stopped Enhanced sensation I feel a rush Wreak havoc on my mind Synthetic solution Absolute apathy Disastrous dissolution Entirely erased Set me free I’ve got the itch Searching for a will to live I can’t be stopped Enhanced sensation I feel a rush Wreak havoc on my mind Never mind the mind recess Voluntary ignorance I’ve let my world decay My sanity unkempt Set me free I’ve got the itch Searching for my will to live Blinded by my own desires In the end I lost thе power Futile attempt at lifе Laid to an early grave Addicted to the power I ended up a slave Tried to cope with this cerebral disease Soon I’ll be laid to rest I’m finally freed

8. Wretched Illusions – 03:29 >

Murderous monstrosity Cataclysmic creation Unholy upheaval Immoral incantation Born to devour the earth Manifestation of evil Laid dormant for eons Inciting delirium Voices surging through my head Dreaded consequence Chaos filled mind Conscience confined Overwhelming power Lasting for hours I'm lost in hate Against the grain In your blood I’m sanctified Intentions intensified I close my eyes Death by my side Merchant of deception and creator of life Sacrifice, willing to die Wrеtched illusions A product of hell Wretchеd illusions Merchant of death Intoxicating homicide Tracking you down Hunting with pride Intoxicating homicide In your blood I’m sanctified

9. Dawn of Time – 04:13 >

Authoritative niche Shrouded in secrecy Omnipotent reign Mutilation of democracy Orchestrators of violence Sworn to silence Manipulate the world Take hold of society Apolitical sect Existing in obscurity Destiny thwarted by celestial beings Effortless control of this moronic regime Minimal resistance from our softened minds Under control since the dawn of time Domination We have no will No cognizant mind Senseless existence A blood sacrifice Destiny’s changed The time is nigh Our bodies offered Will it suffice We have no will No cognizant mind Our leaders are puppets For those up high Men with no motive They came from the sky To toy with humans To watch us die Destiny thwarted by celestial beings Effortless control of this moronic regime Minimal resistance from our softened minds Under control since the dawn of time

10. Consumed – 04:29 >

Consumed True intentions exposed Heinous betrayal A new victim tortured to delirium A personal hell I’ve devised Desecration of humanity Disobedience met with brutality Victim stripped naked Strapped to the boats Appendages protruding Force milk and boney Pour it in your eyes Pour it in your throat The insects take notice Your flesh exposed Clinging to life You’re almost there Death by infection Left with a cold Consumed Hour by hour the insects carve away Your body slowly consumed Sail into your fate Serpent of sedition Greed Motivation Killed by your desire Food for the parasites

Total length: 39:44

Lineup

Band Members

    Trey Pemberton – Guitars

    Reese Alavi – Vocals

    Rico Mejia – Bass

    Lincoln Mullins – Drums

Miscellaneous Staff

    Rahul Raveendran – Photography

    Leah Peterson – Layout

    Juan Vazquez – Recording (guitars)

    Eric Mejia – Recording (bass)

    Trey Pemberton – Recording (guitars)

    Reese Alavi – Recording (vocals)

    Lincoln Mullins – Recording (drums)

    Adam Burke – Cover art

    Daniel Schmuck – Recording

    Arthur Rizk – Mixing, Mastering

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