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6 Under-Appreciated Classics Of American Death Metal (Part 2)

Put down your Suffocation, Cannibal Corpse, Obituary, Death & Morbid Angel albums.....and listen to these instead!

Nocturnus – The Key (1990)

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When Mike Browning was unceremoniously set adrift from an early-era Morbid Angel, his answer was to return with a band whose identity was just as unique as the more famous band he’d originally helped engineer.

Nocturnus released their debut in 1990 and while most death metal bands of that era peered down into the bowels of hell for inspiration, Nocturnus looked to the skies and conjured a sci-fi masterpiece of progressive death metal which possibly gleamed with space-age shine and technical efficiency.

Not only were Nocturnus a rarity in having a drummer as a vocalist they also pioneered the use of keyboards in death metal, a brave move but one that immeasurably adds to the otherworldly atmosphere and originality of this unique death metal release.

Have we forgotten your favourite American death metal album which deserves more recognition? Pop it in the comments section below but remember, 6 Under-Appreciated Classics Of American Death Metal (Part 3) is already in the works!!

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I love metal. Always have. Always will. As editor of Worship Metal - a site dedicated to being as positive about metal and its myriad of sub-genres as possible - my aim is to 'worship' metal through honest reviews, current news and a wide variety of features; offering the same exposure to underground bands as we do to mainstream/well known acts. Our mantra; the bands are partners and we exist to serve the bands \m/

35 Comments on 6 Under-Appreciated Classics Of American Death Metal (Part 2)

  1. Héctor Hurtado // April 9, 2018 at 4:53 pm // Reply

    What do you think of Master? Does it fit into this category? “On the seventh day” is an absolutely classic and I think the band never received the recognition they deserve.

  2. Héctor Hurtado // April 9, 2018 at 7:56 pm // Reply

    I have another one: Gutted “Bleed for us to live”

  3. Héctor Hurtado // April 10, 2018 at 2:24 pm // Reply

    Incubus – Serpent Temptation; Deceased – Luck of the corpse;

  4. Héctor Hurtado // April 10, 2018 at 2:30 pm // Reply

    Hexx – Morbid Reality

  5. Brian Normon // April 11, 2018 at 12:00 am // Reply

    Killing Addiction- The Omega Factor
    Revenant- Prophecies of a Dying World
    Theres two more for you. In case the list ever gets to 4 or 5.

    • Chris Jennings // April 11, 2018 at 9:24 am // Reply

      Good shout with Revenant! Killing Addiction’s The Omega Factor was included in Part 1 – have you not read it!? 😉

  6. Héctor Hurtado // April 11, 2018 at 7:16 pm // Reply

    Monstrosity – Imperial Doom.

  7. Héctor Hurtado // April 11, 2018 at 7:20 pm // Reply

    Although being published by Earache, I think Massacre – From Beyond didn’t get the attention it deserves.

  8. Héctor Hurtado // April 11, 2018 at 7:35 pm // Reply

    Vital Remains – Let us pray.

  9. Héctor Hurtado // April 11, 2018 at 7:38 pm // Reply

    Acheron – Rites of the black mass

    • Chris Jennings // April 13, 2018 at 7:34 am // Reply

      Creeps into Black Metal territory but a good shout nonetheless! Thanks for all the suggestions Héctor! 🙂

  10. Skeletal Earth – Prophecy for a Dying Fetus
    Atheist – Unquestionable Presence
    Epidemic – Decameron
    Don’t know if Demolition Hammer or Sadus qualify as being death metal enough, but they both need more love.

    • Chris Jennings // April 13, 2018 at 7:35 am // Reply

      Now we’re talking! Epidemic Decameron is outstanding! Not sure about Atheist’s Unquestionable Presence though….surely that’s an acknowledged, forever talked about, example of prime technical/progressive death metal?! 🙂

  11. Order from Chaos – Stillbirth Machine
    Psychic Pawn – Decadent Delirium
    Resurrection – Embalmed Existence

  12. Evilinside // April 13, 2018 at 3:43 am // Reply

    Morgue – Eroded Thoughts

  13. Héctor Hurtado // April 13, 2018 at 3:48 pm // Reply

    Revenant- Prophecies of a dying world

  14. Viogression – expund and exhort

  15. I painted the cover art for MORPHEUS DESCENDS, “Ritual of Infinity”, and it is STILL a subject many want to talk about, when I do art gallery shows!

    • Chris Jennings // April 14, 2018 at 9:15 am // Reply

      Hey Brad! I’m not surprised people want to talk about it, not something you soon forget after seeing it! Thanks for reading and commenting man, much appreciated 🙂 \m/

  16. Héctor Hurtado // April 17, 2018 at 7:23 pm // Reply

    Deteriorate – Rotting in Hell

  17. Rise – Shadow of Ruins
    Crucifixion ‎– Paths Less Taken

  18. Slayed Necros // April 22, 2018 at 8:35 am // Reply

    Crimson Relic – Purgatory’s Reign

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