A Monument of Extreme Metal Mastery Arrives on October 25 via Nuclear Blast / Human Warfare.
Fit For An Autopsy have absolutely nailed it with their seventh album, The Nothing That Is. Off the back of their killer 2022 release, Oh What the Future Holds, the band could have easily stuck to a tried-and-true formula. However, instead of playing it safe, they’ve taken things to the next level—showing once again they’re not about staying in their comfort zone.
After their last album made waves, even cracking the Billboard charts, it wouldn’t have been surprising if the band had leaned into a more commercial sound. Yet, they’ve stayed true to their roots, refusing to follow trends or rehash old glories. Vocalist Joe Badolato, guitarists Will Putney, Patrick Sheridan, Tim Howley, bassist Peter Spinazola, and drummer Josean Orta dug deep to deliver something that’s both crushing and surprisingly emotional. Produced by Putney at Graphic Nature Audio, this album isn’t just a wall of aggression—it’s packed with atmosphere, layers, and intensity that hit you right in the gut.
The opener, Hostage, kicks things off with full force. As the first single, it makes sense why they put this track at the front—it’s a brutal, no-holds-barred introduction that shows exactly what’s in store. Joe’s vocals are ferocious, and the riffs hit like a freight train. Furthermore, it’s a proper taste of the chaos to come.
From there, the pace doesn’t let up. Spoils of the Horde, Saviour of None/Ashes of All continue the onslaught, with each track offering its own brand of intensity. However, when you hit Red Horizon—the fifth track—you really start to understand what this album is all about. Red Horizon is Fit For An Autopsy at their absolute best. Not only is it a banger that just builds and builds, but it also hits you with that gut-punching final line: “The bodies burn so bright that God closed His eyes.” It’s one of those moments that sticks with you—spine-tingling stuff, to say the least.
What’s more, the album doesn’t drop off from there. After Red Horizon, the title track keeps the energy high, while Lurch and Lower Purpose are absolute bangers, made to get the circle pits going. These songs are fast, heavy, and relentless—exactly what you want from Fit For An Autopsy. Without a doubt, they’ll be crowd favourites in their live shows.
The real surprise, however, comes with the closer, The Silver Sun. It starts off soft, with a haunting intro from Joe that lulls you in before the band comes crashing in with some of the heaviest riffs on the album. As a result, it’s a killer way to finish things off—equal parts brutal and beautiful. The band really nails the balance between the melodic and the destructive here, leaving a lasting impact well after the song’s finished.
What makes The Nothing That Is stand out is how well the band mixes raw aggression with deeper, more reflective themes. They’re not just throwing out heavy riffs for the sake of it—there’s real emotion here, tackling the chaos and destruction in the world today. In this way, it’s an album with something to say, and Fit For An Autopsy deliver it with intensity and conviction.
All up, The Nothing That Is is a huge achievement for the band. It’s brutal, it’s emotional, and it solidifies their place at the top of the extreme metal scene. By taking everything we loved from the last album and pushing it even further, they’ve made this one of the most memorable releases of 2024.
Standout Tracks: Hostage, Red Horizon, The Silver Sun
Rating: 9.5/10
FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY – THE NOTHING THAT IS
Out October 25 via Nuclear Blast / Human Warfare
Tracklist
1. Hostage
2. Spoils Of The Horde
3. Savior Of None / Ashes Of All
4. Weaker Wolves
5. Red Horizon
6. The Nothing That Is
7. Lurch
8. Lower Purpose
9. Lust For The Severed Head
10. The Silver Sun
