Molder’s debut full-length Vanished Cadavers is a triumphant slab of old-school death metal grime, brimming with bone-scraping riffs, gut-churning grooves, and just enough off-kilter charm to make it stand out from the pile of OSDM worship. Hailing from Illinois, the trio—Aaren Pantke (guitar/vocals), Dominic Vaia (bass), and Kyle Poole (drums)—carve out a sound that’s both reverential and refreshingly energized, channeling the murk of early Autopsy with the stomp of Obituary and the filthy groove of Cianide. At just over half an hour, Vanished Cadavers doesn’t overstay its welcome. It’s raw, catchy, and confidently executed—a bold first step that doesn’t reinvent death metal, but instead reminds listeners why this music still rips when played with conviction. Molder may have emerged from the grave of the past, but with this debut, they’ve proven they’re more than just another reanimated corpse.