Relapse Records Turns 25: Their 10 Most Groundbreaking Releases
A Return To The Roots Of Relapse Records
5. Dying Fetus – Destroy The Opposition (2000)
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Rescuing Death Metal from its law of diminishing returns, Dying Fetus were signed by Relapse for their third album and the stunning result was Destroy The Opposition; a statement of bulldozing intent if ever there was one.
Featuring tremolo riffing, accomplished blast-beats, Demilich-inspired growls and the heaviest, bowel-scraping grooves this side of NYDM legends Suffocation, Destroy The Opposition was modern Death Metal gold and Relapse instantly recognised its true value.
The Deathcore bands who came to prominence a decade later were blatantly paying attention when this political sucker punch arrived in 2000 but it’s Dying Fetus who are still breaking the boundaries; their fan-assisted stint on the main stage at Download last year proving their long-standing appeal.
Hi Chris,
Interesting list, to say the least. “Through Silver in Blood” as #1 is spot-on. That album is one the heaviest albums of all time. And it was so, so groundbreaking. And still is. Neurosis absolutely rules. I can’t say I agree with all your picks (High on Fire?), but your passion is obvious, so I’ll drink to that. But man, where is “Using Sickness as a Hero” by Human Remains? That’s a forgotten classic for sure. Thanks for the great read.
Stéphane Pageau
Hey man, thanks for reading and commenting. “Using Sickness As A Hero” is a unique album I’ll say that much, look for it in a future article!
I like this list. It is a good list. Thank you.
….and thank you for reading \m/
Thanks, man.