Back from the Dead cover

Back from the Dead

Obituary · 1997

38 min · 11 tracks · death metal

A relentless barrage of guttural riffs and thunderous percussion, embodying raw, unfiltered death metal energy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady relentless energy throughout
  • short bursts of aggression
  • for high-intensity workouts
  • engaging headbanging anthems
  • unfiltered raw emotional release

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer mellow or slow music
  • seek extended meditative pieces

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1997, 'Back from the Dead' marked Obituary's return after a three-year hiatus following their previous album, 'The End Complete'. This period saw the band grappling with lineup changes and a desire to reclaim their place in the death metal scene, leading to a renewed focus on their signature sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Cannibal Corpse· Deicide· Dying Fetus

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Threatening Skies 2:19
  • 2 By the Light 2:55
  • 3 Inverted 2:53
  • 4 Platonic Disease 4:06
  • 5 Download 2:45
  • 6 Rewind 4:03
  • 7 Feed on the Weak 4:15
  • 8 Lockdown 4:11
  • 9 Pressure Point 2:25
  • 10 Back From the Dead 5:12
  • 11 Bullituary (remix) 3:44

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