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!!
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.
Master definitely fit! Look for On the Seventh Day….in Part 3, or 4, or 5 etc 😉 \m/
I have another one: Gutted “Bleed for us to live”
Keep ’em coming! Yeah, that one is already pencilled in for Part 3 🙂 \m/
Incubus – Serpent Temptation; Deceased – Luck of the corpse;
Can’t go wrong with a bit of early Incubus (Opprobrium) \m/
Hexx – Morbid Reality
A hidden gem!
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.
Good shout with Revenant! Killing Addiction’s The Omega Factor was included in Part 1 – have you not read it!? 😉
Monstrosity – Imperial Doom.
Not sure this one’s under-appreciated but it sure is a monster of an album! \m/
Although being published by Earache, I think Massacre – From Beyond didn’t get the attention it deserves.
Too popular….can’t include it 😉 \m/
Vital Remains – Let us pray.
Class album! \m/
Acheron – Rites of the black mass
Creeps into Black Metal territory but a good shout nonetheless! Thanks for all the suggestions Héctor! 🙂
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.
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?! 🙂
Order from Chaos – Stillbirth Machine
Psychic Pawn – Decadent Delirium
Resurrection – Embalmed Existence
All great suggestions! Look for them as the series continues 🙂 \m/
Morgue – Eroded Thoughts
Great suggestion! That WILL pop up in a future entry! \m/
Revenant- Prophecies of a dying world
Definitely gonna be included in Part 3 🙂 \m/
Viogression – expund and exhort
Yes! Nice shout! Look for it in future entries 🙂 \m/
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!
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/
Deteriorate – Rotting in Hell
Now this is certain to pop up in future entries! 🙂 \m/
Rise – Shadow of Ruins
Crucifixion – Paths Less Taken
Yes and most definitely yes! 🙂 \m/
Crimson Relic – Purgatory’s Reign