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Darkest Day of Horror

Mortician · 2003

39 min · 20 tracks · deathgrind

Brutal and relentless, this album blends guttural vocals with chaotic instrumentation that epitomizes the deathgrind genre.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Slowly Eaten — This track stands out for its grotesque imagery and rapid-fire delivery, encapsulating the visceral experience the album offers.
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    Chopped to Pieces — With its short runtime and explosive energy, this track serves as a quintessential example of Mortician's aggressive style and thematic focus.
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    The Final Sacrifice — The lengthy closing track contrasts with the brevity of others, allowing for a more expansive exploration of the album's themes while maintaining intensity.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short bursts of chaotic intensity
  • brutal energy for adrenaline seekers
  • guttural vocals with relentless pace
  • dark themes and horror imagery

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer melodic, soothing sounds
  • seek lengthy, immersive tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on April 22, 2003, Darkest Day of Horror is Mortician's fifth studio album, following their previous record, Chainsaw Dismemberment. At this point in their career, the band had already established a cult following within the underground metal scene, known for their graphic themes and intense sound. This release further solidified their place in the deathgrind genre by showcasing their signature style.
Stylistic neighbors
Cannibal Corpse· Dying Fetus· Napalm Death

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Audra 3:47
  • 2 Slowly Eaten 0:52
  • 3 The Bloodseekers 1:19
  • 4 Voodoo Curse 3:14
  • 5 Massacred 1:17
  • 6 Human Puzzle 2:08
  • 7 Chopped to Pieces 0:45
  • 8 Revenge 1:44
  • 9 Mangled 1:23
  • 10 Dead and Buried 2:38
  • 11 Darkest Day of Horror 2:32
  • 12 Rampage 1:17
  • 13 Cannibalistic Fiends 2:06
  • 14 Carving Flesh 0:46
  • 15 Ghost House 3:37
  • 16 Vaporized 0:26
  • 17 Pledge Night of Death 2:12
  • 18 Taste for Blood 2:00
  • 19 Disintegrated 0:34
  • 20 The Final Sacrifice 5:06

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