Some of the Finest Death Metal of all Time

Death metal is a genre that is either mocked by some other areas of the metal scene, or seen as "just noise" by anyone who does not understand the genre. For thos unfamiliar, Death metal combines fast intricate guitar playing, with blast beat drumming, and low end guttural vocals. There are variations of this where elements of melody have been added, Thrash Metal, and in some cases, almost Jazz-like time signatures, which would later be taken to the next level by the Djent scene of bands. Lyrical themes and artwork usually were based around violence, religion, and horror, often with more of a positive message than is seen on the surface, and was never intended to influence, more just used as a release of anger.

 

Any negative views that come with Death Metal should be pushed aside, as we recently acquired a fantastic collection of rare and sought after Death Metal and related genres. Below are some essential purchases that if you are new to the genre, are must haves for your collection,

 

DEATH Individual Thought Patterns - Very Rare 1993 Uk 10-track vinyl LP, with picture sleeve, and lyric inner. The fifth album from one of the most influential death metal acts of all time. Carrying on from their album Human, by incorporating elements of free jazz into their sound which added much more technicality to their signature death metal sound. This would go on to influence an entire generation of progressive metal acts. Includes fantastic pieces such as In Human Form, Trapped In A Corner, and Out Of touch 

                                                                                                                                                 

CANNIBAL CORPSE The Bleeding - Very Rare 1994 UK 10-track vinyl LP, with the original censored picture sleeve which was uncensored on the later remastered version, and was a rare turn of course for Cannibal Corpse who usually had horrifically graphic artwork. Although this sleeve was pretty tame for them, the music itself was more ferocious and visceral than ever, and remains one of Cannibal Corpse's finest moments to date. Cannibal Corpse are the biggest selling US Death metal band of all time with album sales shifting well over the 1 million mark, which is a massive achievement for a band that have almost no commercial backing, and their work is nothing short of genius. Essential listening!

 

SEPULTURA Schizophrenia - Rare 1987 10-track vinyl LP, with picture sleeve and lyric/picture inner. The second full length from arguably the best metal band to come out of Brazil, and was the first to feature newly recruited Andreas Kisser on guitar, who bought a more Thrash metal sound to the band as before this they were heavily influenced by Death metal. This was the album that saw them sign to Roadrunner, who signed the band before they had even seen them play live! Includes such classic tracks as From The Past Comes The Storm, and Troops Of Doom

 

We also have some items back in stock from the more commercial end of the Thrash Metal genre from heavyweights such as Slayer, Testament, Napalm Death and Judas Priest, so head to 991.com to browse our entire catalogue