Grand Morbid Funeral
Bloodbath · 2014
46 min · 11 tracks · death metal
A relentless barrage of guttural riffs and macabre themes delivers a chilling experience unique to death metal's darkest corners.
Top tracks — play these first
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Let the Stillborn Come to Me — This opening track sets the dark tone for the album with its crushing riffs and haunting melodies, establishing Nick Holmes' powerful vocal presence right away.
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Famine of God’s Word — With its intricate guitar work and shifting tempos, this track exemplifies Bloodbath's ability to blend brutality with melody, showcasing their technical prowess.
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Grand Morbid Funeral — As the title track, it encapsulates the thematic essence of the album, combining lyrical horror with an atmospheric sound that lingers long after listening.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and production while maintaining a distinct death metal identity.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a slow, ominous intro that quickly escalates into fast-paced, aggressive riffs characteristic of death metal.
- Each track features multiple tempo changes, often alternating between blast beats and slower, heavier sections.
- Vocals are predominantly guttural, with occasional higher-pitched screams that add to the intensity of the sound.
- The last two tracks feature extended instrumental sections that create a sense of climax before concluding the album.
- 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
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whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- brutal riffs for intense sessions
- haunting melodies for deep reflection
- cathartic release of aggression
- pacing that demands full attention
- dark themes for immersive experience
Maybe skip if you
- seeking lighthearted, upbeat vibes
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2014, Grand Morbid Funeral is Bloodbath's fourth studio album and the first featuring vocalist Nick Holmes of Paradise Lost. This album came after a five-year hiatus following their previous effort, The Fathomless Mastery, marking a significant return for the band as they sought to redefine their sound amidst changes in lineup and direction.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cannibal Corpse· Dismember· Entombed
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Let the Stillborn Come to Me 4:37
- 2 Total Death Exhumed 3:51
- 3 Anne 4:01
- 4 Church of Vastitas 3:37
- 5 Famine of God’s Word 4:56
- 6 Mental Abortion 3:47
- 7 Beyond Cremation 4:41
- 8 His Infernal Necropsy 3:35
- 9 Unite in Pain 3:52
- 10 My Torturer 4:17
- 11 Grand Morbid Funeral 5:35
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