CRYPTS from germany deliver very true old school deathmetal, no gimmicks,no intos, pure and simple stripped down end of the 80s style. Without any exaggeration you can name Morgoth, early Entombed, Hail Of Bullts or Autopsy as comparisons - techically fit, great songwriting, a fantastic singer, who, if i can believe the band, growls even in normal conversations. This record has the power to raise the dead and everyone who has more than three OSDM records in their posession will probably adore COVEN OF THE DEAD FFO: Autopsy, Bolt Thrower, Hail of Bullets, Morgoth, Entombed, Dismember, Obituary, Benediction.