Fiend for Blood
Autopsy · 1991
12 min · 6 tracks · death metal
Brutal riffs intertwine with guttural growls, creating a raw and chaotic atmosphere emblematic of early death metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Keeper of Decay — This track exemplifies the album’s blend of crushing riffs and haunting melodies, showcasing Autopsy's unique ability to balance aggression with atmosphere.
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Squeal Like a Pig — With its frenetic pace and visceral imagery, this track encapsulates the band's signature style while pushing the envelope of lyrical horror.
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Ravenous Freaks — The track stands out for its relentless energy and gruesome narrative, making it a quintessential example of Autopsy's dark storytelling.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP combines brutal riffs and guttural vocals effectively, marking it as a strong entry in early death metal.
What we noticed
- Each song maintains a consistent length of around three to four minutes, allowing for compact and intense bursts of energy.
- Guttural growls are layered over complex guitar work, with frequent tempo changes that create a chaotic yet engaging atmosphere.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intense bursts of aggression
- short, chaotic listening experience
- front-loaded sonic onslaught
- for adrenaline junkies
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, immersive albums
- avoid harsh vocal styles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1991, Fiend for Blood was Autopsy's sophomore album, following their debut, Severed Survival. At this point, the band had established themselves as key players in the burgeoning death metal scene, solidifying their reputation for graphic themes and uncompromising sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Incantation· Obituary· Bolt Thrower
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Fiend for Blood 0:28
- 2 Keeper of Decay 2:26
- 3 Squeal Like a Pig 3:42
- 4 Ravenous Freaks 2:25
- 5 A Different Kind of Mindfuck 0:47
- 6 Dead Hole 2:29
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