'Of Fracture and Failure' is the debut full-length album by New Zealand death metal band Ulcerate. The album was released in February 2007 through Neurotic Records and Willowtip Records. The album was recorded in April 2006 and is the only album to feature Ben Read on vocals before bassist Paul Kelland took over vocal duties in 2009. Read more on Last.fm.
Auckland, New Zealand-based unorthodox death metal act Ulcerate was formed by guitarist Michael Hoggard and drummer Jamie Saint Merat in 2000, with the aim of creating dark oppressive death metal. This focus has since developed and metamorphosed into a far more dynamic approach with a fully realised sense of atmosphere and mood, while furthering their foray into the darker end of the genre’s spectrum. The band has remained DIY where possible, handling all facets of album production and visual design. Read more on Last.fm
