Harvested Debuts with Intense Death Metal Album Addressing Mental Health

Harvested, an emerging Canadian death metal band, releases their debut full-length album, "Dysthymia," a record that confronts mental health themes through intense music. Despite ongoing stigma, discussions about mental illness remain challenging, but Harvested aims to shed light on these issues with their heavy sound and thought-provoking lyrics. The album explores topics such as internal struggles, represented visually by cover art depicting chaos within the mind, and environmental abuse, which they consider a form of societal mental distress. Drawing inspiration from 1990s and early 2000s death metal legends like Cannibal Corpse and Suffocation, Harvested incorporates modern slam and technical death metal elements to craft a brutal yet refined sound. Tracks like "Harvested" and "The Infestation" showcase blistering riffs, complex solos, and energetic drumming, while vocals channel the fierce intensity of genre icons, adding a demonic edge. Produced by Joe Lyko at Darkmoon Productions, the album’s crisp mixing and mastering highlight each instrument's clarity, creating a powerful listening experience. Notable tracks such as "Gathered and Deluded" feature memorable riffs and tig...