Inborn Tendency - Let There Be Sin
Release Date - January 9th, 2026
Inverse Records
Inborn Tendency is a Finnish death metal band that has spent the last three years crafting their debut release, "Let There Be Sin".
About the album the band states: "This album is the destination of a very long journey, and at the same time, a new beginning. While the process has been incredibly interesting and inspiring, for a band like ours — working primarily remotely — it has required significant effort. We’ve had to invent new ways of working and change many of our internal practices. From the very beginning, our goal was to create a debut so strong that we wouldn’t have to regret it years down the line. We believe we achieved that goal 100%. With the lessons learned, working on the next album will be a much faster undertaking." They go on to state about the lyrical inspirations present on the album, "The overarching theme of the album is the inherent sinfulness planted in humans from the womb. The songs' themes lead the listener to face their deepest fears and the evil that resides within every human being. Although the stories draw from Christian tradition, they provoke thought about the nature of evil, regardless of one's personal convictions."
"Defiled" starts off the album with a melodious yet venomous coherency. True to many other death/black bands from the region the music has a well-produced, catchy sound. Combined with intelligent song writing and strong musicianship, they attack the listener with a calculated strength. Next, "Heritage" continues the pillage with a slightly more hostile approach. From there the song moves effortlessly from each idea, balancing between a forceful execution and engaging melodies. "Flesheater" pulsates with a robustness ripe with hard-hitting potency. Comparable to layers being ripped away from protective outer shells revealing fleshy weaknesses suited for destructive endings.
The fourth track, "Imperfected" is of a similar substance. Showing that Inborn Tendency not only understands the need for effective ear-catching elements but raw brutality as well. "Exiled" starts with return to a feel similar of the first track, steadying the line between aggressiveness and memorability. Coming personally from a love of older melodic death metal, they capture all the ear grabbing elements needed for a perfect representation of the genre. A very solid stripped down rhythmic beginning on "Ungod" is complemented well with occasional spasms of chaos. By far the most straight-forward song on the album yet. Quality over quantity is the feel on this short lived song.
"Fist Evangelist" is a combination stylistically of the previous track and the more adventurous elements of the other songs. Accessible in its delivery and interestingly catchy enough to retain ones attention. The bridge has a neat pick up in speed before headed back into the meat of the song. Next, "Lament" is a controlled but furious song with a neat "breakdown" idea at the 1:35 mark. It is not reminiscent of a hardcore style but stays within the realms of their sound already crafted. The ninth song, "Death Do Us Part" barrels into the surrounding aural strongholds with savage intellect. It moves almost elegantly and yet retains brutality. The last song, "Returnal" has a hypnotic start. This advances slightly with similar feels to offer an emotive experience. inborn Tendency understands that profound things can transpire when songs are left to breathe on their own. By far my favorite song on the album and an excellent closure to a wonderful experience.
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Release Date - January 9th, 2026
Inverse Records
Inborn Tendency is a Finnish death metal band that has spent the last three years crafting their debut release, "Let There Be Sin".
About the album the band states: "This album is the destination of a very long journey, and at the same time, a new beginning. While the process has been incredibly interesting and inspiring, for a band like ours — working primarily remotely — it has required significant effort. We’ve had to invent new ways of working and change many of our internal practices. From the very beginning, our goal was to create a debut so strong that we wouldn’t have to regret it years down the line. We believe we achieved that goal 100%. With the lessons learned, working on the next album will be a much faster undertaking." They go on to state about the lyrical inspirations present on the album, "The overarching theme of the album is the inherent sinfulness planted in humans from the womb. The songs' themes lead the listener to face their deepest fears and the evil that resides within every human being. Although the stories draw from Christian tradition, they provoke thought about the nature of evil, regardless of one's personal convictions."
"Defiled" starts off the album with a melodious yet venomous coherency. True to many other death/black bands from the region the music has a well-produced, catchy sound. Combined with intelligent song writing and strong musicianship, they attack the listener with a calculated strength. Next, "Heritage" continues the pillage with a slightly more hostile approach. From there the song moves effortlessly from each idea, balancing between a forceful execution and engaging melodies. "Flesheater" pulsates with a robustness ripe with hard-hitting potency. Comparable to layers being ripped away from protective outer shells revealing fleshy weaknesses suited for destructive endings.
The fourth track, "Imperfected" is of a similar substance. Showing that Inborn Tendency not only understands the need for effective ear-catching elements but raw brutality as well. "Exiled" starts with return to a feel similar of the first track, steadying the line between aggressiveness and memorability. Coming personally from a love of older melodic death metal, they capture all the ear grabbing elements needed for a perfect representation of the genre. A very solid stripped down rhythmic beginning on "Ungod" is complemented well with occasional spasms of chaos. By far the most straight-forward song on the album yet. Quality over quantity is the feel on this short lived song.
"Fist Evangelist" is a combination stylistically of the previous track and the more adventurous elements of the other songs. Accessible in its delivery and interestingly catchy enough to retain ones attention. The bridge has a neat pick up in speed before headed back into the meat of the song. Next, "Lament" is a controlled but furious song with a neat "breakdown" idea at the 1:35 mark. It is not reminiscent of a hardcore style but stays within the realms of their sound already crafted. The ninth song, "Death Do Us Part" barrels into the surrounding aural strongholds with savage intellect. It moves almost elegantly and yet retains brutality. The last song, "Returnal" has a hypnotic start. This advances slightly with similar feels to offer an emotive experience. inborn Tendency understands that profound things can transpire when songs are left to breathe on their own. By far my favorite song on the album and an excellent closure to a wonderful experience.
www.facebook.com/InbornTendency
www.inborntendency.com