Gloom
Macabre · 1989
24 min · 19 tracks · death metal · thrash metal · grindcore
A relentless barrage of chaotic riffs and rapid-fire drumming mirrors the horrors of real-life crimes.
Gloom is an album by Macabre, released in 1989. A relentless barrage of chaotic riffs and rapid-fire drumming mirrors the horrors of real-life crimes. The album is notable for its unique lyrical focus on infamous murderers and true crime stories, contributing to a subgenre that combines horror with heavy metal. Gloom has influenced numerous bands within the death metal and grindcore scenes, paving the way for a more narrative-driven approach to songwriting in extreme music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gloom sound like?
A relentless barrage of chaotic riffs and rapid-fire drumming mirrors the horrors of real-life crimes. Rooted in death metal and thrash metal.
What makes Gloom by Macabre notable?
The album is notable for its unique lyrical focus on infamous murderers and true crime stories, contributing to a subgenre that combines horror with heavy metal. Gloom has influenced numerous bands within the death metal and grindcore scenes, paving the way for a more narrative-driven approach to songwriting in extreme music. Gloom was Macabre's debut album, released in 1989, during a period when the band was carving out their niche in death metal and grindcore. At this point, they were establishing their identity by blending extreme music with macabre themes, setting a precedent for future releases.
How many songs are on Gloom?
Gloom has 19 tracks, running approximately 24 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Embalmer Standout 1:51
- 2 Trampled to Death 1:45
- 3 Holidays of Horror Standout 1:20
- 4 Fritz Haarmann the Butcher Standout 1:17
- 5 Evil Ole Soul 0:18
- 6 Harvey Glatman (Your Soul Will Forever Rot) 1:27
- 7 McMassacre (James Huberty) 0:40
- 8 David Brom Took an Axe 1:30
- 9 Cremator 1:41
- 10 Nostradamus 0:30
- 11 I Need to Kill 0:36
- 12 Ultraviolent 1:27
- 13 Rat Man 2:10
- 14 Hey Laurie Dann 1:29
- 15 Patrick Purdy Killed Five and Wounded Thirty 0:59
- 16 Exhumer 1:25
- 17 Dr. Holmes (He Stripped Their Bones) 1:16
- 18 The Green River Murderer (He's Still Out There) 0:22
- 19 Funeral Home 2:39
Release Date
January 1, 1989
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
24 min 42 sec
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