Northman
06-15-2010, 06:34 PM
Death Metal
The 25 albums you must have and hear!
As some of you are aware I am doing a write up on what the general consensus is of the best death, black, and thrash albums are in the metal community. Its based off research done which includes popularity, influence, and historic parameters. It wasn't an easy process because so many opinions differ and not everyone uses all three of the parameters to come to their conclusions. Some just go by popularity, some go by influence and some even go by personal favorites. So trying to find the middle ground took a lot of work but I believe I have done a good job at finding a place where everyone can meet and be satisfied with the results. Now, the lists created represent all 25 as a whole and not anyone above the other. This is part I of a three part series so lets get started.
Entombed- Left Hand Path
http://invictusproductions.net/shop/images/Left%20Hand%20Path.jpg
Although the band has since left the traditional DM sound behind "left Hand Path" is an alltime classic not only because of the influence on the swedish death metal scene but because the album is just superb on all levels. There a very few albums that got mentioned time after time but this was one that got brought up a lot and for good reason.
Notable Song: Left Hand Path
At the Gates- Slaughter of the Soul
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IiudTyf0D0Q/R4Ay3Cwz7sI/AAAAAAAAAFc/JbUdVbZkyxY/s320/at.jpg
Probably no death metal band has as much controversy surrounding them than ATG. Being the pioneers of the Gothenburg melodic death metal sound many fans banter back and forth about whether this album should be listed as their absolute best. However, considered by most fans and critics alike this album seems to mark an important part of this band's history and definitely worth the price of admission.
Notable Song: Blinded By Fear
Nile-- Black Seeds of Vengeance
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_4igBNML5V-g/RnmmCvaVULI/AAAAAAAAACI/bTt8moVuPw4/s320/200562.jpg
When it comes to this band im more of a "Annihilation of the Wicked" fan than BSOV. But in the new dawn of death metal the consensus is that this is their unicorn and album to have above all else.
Notable Song: Black Seeds of Vengeance
Death- Human
http://al-la.ru/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/death-human.jpg
Without a doubt this was one of the trickiest bands to try and narrow down to what album best represents them while not excluding the vast array of opinions on what album should be here. But I think out of all of them "Human" takes a little of both worlds going from the straight forward traditional death metal to the more progressive work that appeared later on in the bands catalog.
Notable Song: Lack of Comprehension
Bloodbath- Resurrection Through Carnage
http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/200/bloodbathresurrectionthld8.jpg
Although Bloodbath is one of the new age of death metal bands to hit the scene their workhorses are not new as they all have been very influential to the death metal scene for years. Whether its Mikael Akerfeldt's vocals or Dan Swano's drum work you know you are going to get some great material.
Notable Song: Ways to the Grave
Napalm Death- Harmony Corruption
http://www.metalkingdom.net/album/img/d17/216.jpg
Having been one of the first death metal albums I ever picked up it really is no surprise to me that this album would not only represent the band but be in the top 25. Although some went even farther back to albums like "Scum" I think HC was the best album to actually dive full head into the death metal genre.
Notable Song: Suffer the Children
Morbid Angel - Altars of Madness
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_82sQTJjXHlc/SBckGFbz4_I/AAAAAAAABV4/SOdcasJratU/s400/Morbid%2BAngel%2B-%2BAltars%2BOf%2BMadness%2B%25281989%2529.jpg
There use to be a huge separation between which album was the best one for MA. It usually came down to "Altars of Madness" or "Blessed are the Sick". But oddly enough as time has gone on it seems the vast majority still refer to their actual label debut as their best.
Notable Song: Chapel of Ghouls
Decrepit Birth- ...And Time Begins
http://black-legion-shop.de/catalog/images/Decrepit%20Birth%20-%20And%20Time%20Begins%20-%20CD.jpg
Im highly anticipating these guys new release this July and although I like "Diminishing Between Worlds" better than this debut yet again the masses have spoken.
Notable Song: Condemned To Nothingness
Aborted- The Archaic Abattoir
http://www.metalkingdom.net/album/img/d48/9447.jpg
Kind of weird that this album doesn't get the recognition that it should even compared to other albums by the band. But it must have a strong following and I don't blame them as this is one of my favorite albums of alltime in any genre.
Notable Song: Dead Wreckoning
Cryptopsy- None so Vile
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tgDLir3vhJ0/SIpjBl-be4I/AAAAAAAAAcc/pOFM_MIKd7I/s320/None+So+Vile.jpg
Yea, I didn't take much time to listen to this band until a few friends of mine told me I had to hear them. And sure enough, I was blown away. I had been so turned off by the album "Whisper Supremacy" that I didn't realize how good these guys actually were. I do enjoy "Blasphemy Made Flesh" a little more than NSV but I certainly would not kick this album to the curb. Great stuff.
Notable Song: Graves of the Fathers
The 25 albums you must have and hear!
As some of you are aware I am doing a write up on what the general consensus is of the best death, black, and thrash albums are in the metal community. Its based off research done which includes popularity, influence, and historic parameters. It wasn't an easy process because so many opinions differ and not everyone uses all three of the parameters to come to their conclusions. Some just go by popularity, some go by influence and some even go by personal favorites. So trying to find the middle ground took a lot of work but I believe I have done a good job at finding a place where everyone can meet and be satisfied with the results. Now, the lists created represent all 25 as a whole and not anyone above the other. This is part I of a three part series so lets get started.
Entombed- Left Hand Path
http://invictusproductions.net/shop/images/Left%20Hand%20Path.jpg
Although the band has since left the traditional DM sound behind "left Hand Path" is an alltime classic not only because of the influence on the swedish death metal scene but because the album is just superb on all levels. There a very few albums that got mentioned time after time but this was one that got brought up a lot and for good reason.
Notable Song: Left Hand Path
At the Gates- Slaughter of the Soul
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IiudTyf0D0Q/R4Ay3Cwz7sI/AAAAAAAAAFc/JbUdVbZkyxY/s320/at.jpg
Probably no death metal band has as much controversy surrounding them than ATG. Being the pioneers of the Gothenburg melodic death metal sound many fans banter back and forth about whether this album should be listed as their absolute best. However, considered by most fans and critics alike this album seems to mark an important part of this band's history and definitely worth the price of admission.
Notable Song: Blinded By Fear
Nile-- Black Seeds of Vengeance
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_4igBNML5V-g/RnmmCvaVULI/AAAAAAAAACI/bTt8moVuPw4/s320/200562.jpg
When it comes to this band im more of a "Annihilation of the Wicked" fan than BSOV. But in the new dawn of death metal the consensus is that this is their unicorn and album to have above all else.
Notable Song: Black Seeds of Vengeance
Death- Human
http://al-la.ru/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/death-human.jpg
Without a doubt this was one of the trickiest bands to try and narrow down to what album best represents them while not excluding the vast array of opinions on what album should be here. But I think out of all of them "Human" takes a little of both worlds going from the straight forward traditional death metal to the more progressive work that appeared later on in the bands catalog.
Notable Song: Lack of Comprehension
Bloodbath- Resurrection Through Carnage
http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/200/bloodbathresurrectionthld8.jpg
Although Bloodbath is one of the new age of death metal bands to hit the scene their workhorses are not new as they all have been very influential to the death metal scene for years. Whether its Mikael Akerfeldt's vocals or Dan Swano's drum work you know you are going to get some great material.
Notable Song: Ways to the Grave
Napalm Death- Harmony Corruption
http://www.metalkingdom.net/album/img/d17/216.jpg
Having been one of the first death metal albums I ever picked up it really is no surprise to me that this album would not only represent the band but be in the top 25. Although some went even farther back to albums like "Scum" I think HC was the best album to actually dive full head into the death metal genre.
Notable Song: Suffer the Children
Morbid Angel - Altars of Madness
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_82sQTJjXHlc/SBckGFbz4_I/AAAAAAAABV4/SOdcasJratU/s400/Morbid%2BAngel%2B-%2BAltars%2BOf%2BMadness%2B%25281989%2529.jpg
There use to be a huge separation between which album was the best one for MA. It usually came down to "Altars of Madness" or "Blessed are the Sick". But oddly enough as time has gone on it seems the vast majority still refer to their actual label debut as their best.
Notable Song: Chapel of Ghouls
Decrepit Birth- ...And Time Begins
http://black-legion-shop.de/catalog/images/Decrepit%20Birth%20-%20And%20Time%20Begins%20-%20CD.jpg
Im highly anticipating these guys new release this July and although I like "Diminishing Between Worlds" better than this debut yet again the masses have spoken.
Notable Song: Condemned To Nothingness
Aborted- The Archaic Abattoir
http://www.metalkingdom.net/album/img/d48/9447.jpg
Kind of weird that this album doesn't get the recognition that it should even compared to other albums by the band. But it must have a strong following and I don't blame them as this is one of my favorite albums of alltime in any genre.
Notable Song: Dead Wreckoning
Cryptopsy- None so Vile
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tgDLir3vhJ0/SIpjBl-be4I/AAAAAAAAAcc/pOFM_MIKd7I/s320/None+So+Vile.jpg
Yea, I didn't take much time to listen to this band until a few friends of mine told me I had to hear them. And sure enough, I was blown away. I had been so turned off by the album "Whisper Supremacy" that I didn't realize how good these guys actually were. I do enjoy "Blasphemy Made Flesh" a little more than NSV but I certainly would not kick this album to the curb. Great stuff.
Notable Song: Graves of the Fathers