Most of the bands I listed were bands that I don't consider bdm, but have heard to referred to as such on more than one occasion. Hour of Penance sound more like tech death to me. They sound heavily influenced by Nile.LS, most of the bands you listed really aren't brutal DM...Hour Of Penance is kind of on the line. They are on Unique Leader, though...I would consider them more deathgrind than BDM.
Hmmm ok. I guess I'd just rather listen to a completely brutal band. Hour of Penance are good though.
If you liked the Malignancy artwork, check out Intestinal Strangulation and Guttural Engorgement CD covers. Both done by the same artist, Tony Koehl
Usually when bands get more melodic they get worse
oh well I guess once the bands start to get successful they simply weaken their sound to appeal to larger audiences and make more money.
I guess I can't blame them either I would probably do the same too.