which 5 death metal albums should i buy? you decide

[The Ozzman]

I don't know exactly what defines death metal so I am afraid I cannot explain in detail, but Unquestionable Presence sounds like death metal to me and I can't recall anyone ever questioning this other than you.

I think DarkBliss had questioned it at another time. I always thought of it as progressive metal in the same vein as Cynic was.

 

[Black Friday]

Well, there's the big Slayer influence on their first album, with On They Slay being the biggest example of this. The vocals as well, though at a higher pitch, are pretty close to the genre.

 

[The Ozzman]

You know you can delete posts, right?

 

[Ross]

Death - Scream Bloody Gore
At The Gates - The Red In The Sky Is Ours
Lykathea Aflame - Elvenefris
Atheist - Unquestionable Presence
Amon Amarth - Once Sent From The Golden Hall

Death - Scream Bloody Gore
Amorphis - The Karelian Isthmus
Lykathea Aflame - Elvenefris
Suffocation - Effigy of The Forgotten
Amon Amarth - Once Sent From The Golden Hall

 

[Vegard Pompey]

I think DarkBliss had questioned it at another time. I always thought of it as progressive metal in the same vein as Cynic was.

I would consider progressive an attribute of music rather than a genre, but either way Atheist falls under progressive/technical death metal.

 

[steve.h]

I would consider progressive an attribute of music rather than a genre, but either way Atheist falls under progressive/technical death metal.

Interesting point about calling a band 'progressive'. Technically, wouldn't any band that "progresses" the genre they're in be considered 'progressive'?

Hmm...

 

[The Ozzman]

I would consider progressive an attribute of music rather than a genre, but either way Atheist falls under progressive/technical death metal.

What makes the band death metal, then?

 

[Belligerent]

Death - Symbolic
Monstrosity - Spiritual Apocalypse
Bloodbath - Nightmares Made Flesh
Carcass - Heartwork
Cannibal Corpse - The Bleeding

 

[Omni]

Interesting point about calling a band 'progressive'. Technically, wouldn't any band that "progresses" the genre they're in be considered 'progressive'?

Hmm...

Considering that progressive rock was named after the progressive radio format that it garnered radio play on in the 70's and not because it progresses music, no.

 

[V.V.V.V.V.]

Atheist has death metal riffs and rhythm use, plus fusion stuff. Thus, tech/prog death.

 

[steve.h]

Considering that progressive rock was named after the progressive radio format that it garnered radio play on in the 70's and not because it progresses music, no.

Fair enough, that makes sense.

 

[AndyA7X]

I've gotta say, I listened to Seven Churches by Possessed today, and i'm not sure what it was about it, but i fucking love that album, it pulled me in, i don't know. Anyone else enjoy this one?

 

[Crapples]

Anyone who doesn't like Seven Churches should pretty much just fuck right out of this forum right now. So well done on that.

 

[Master_Yoda77]

"Altars Of Madness" by Morbid Angel
"Obscura" by Gorguts
"Nespithe" by Demilich
"Slumber Of Sullen Eyes" by Demigod
"Planisphaerium" by Wormed

Some of these would be extremely hard to find.

 

[TheInsane]

I just remembered the debut by Zyklon (world of worms). Its very good and modern and sterile sounding (in a good way). Maybe something to consider?

When are you coming home, btw? Mom and I miss you (especially mom).

I like moms.... Is she good looking? I cant remember...

 

[steve.h]

I like moms.... Is she good looking? I cant remember...

Haha not precisely no

 

[Killbot]

oh fun.

Obituary - Cause of Death
Mithras - Worlds Beyond The Veil
Autopsy - Mental Funeral
Miasma - Changes
Septycal Gorge - Growing Seeds of Decay

Good mix of good shit.

 

[Manic Ferocity]

How is Atheist considered death metal? I asked this question a few days ago and no one answered it.

Are you fucking retarded by chance?

I would recommend starting with these:

Possessed - Seven Churches
Morbid Angel - Altars of Madness
Death - Scream Bloody Gore
Entombed - Left Hand Path
Dismember - Like An Ever Flowing Stream

 

[The Ozzman]

Are you fucking retarded by chance

Absent-minded, actually

I should have been more specific and asked how Unquestionable Presence was death metal. I could totally see how something like Piece of Time could be considered death metal

 

[Manic Ferocity]

It's definitely death metal, yeah there's tons of experimentation but there's definitely death metal in songwriting structure and riffs.