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Hallucinating Anxiety

Cadaver · 1990

34 min · 13 tracks · death metal

A relentless barrage of guttural growls and chaotic riffs, embodying the raw intensity of early Norwegian death metal.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Ignominous Eczema — This track showcases the band's signature blend of speed and complexity, with intricate guitar work layered over intense drumming that captures their raw energy effectively.
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    Hallucinating Anxiety — The titular track stands out with its dynamic shifts between frenetic rhythms and eerie atmospheres, encapsulating the album's theme of psychological distress.
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    Cannibalistic Dissection — This track exemplifies Cadaver's lyrical focus on grotesque imagery, paired with relentless instrumentation that pushes boundaries within the death metal genre.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • wave-like pacing experience
  • short, intense listening bursts
  • immersive, high-energy moments

Where this album fits

Career context
Hallucinating Anxiety was Cadaver's debut album, released in 1990 at a time when the Norwegian death metal scene was burgeoning. Their sound marked a significant entry into the genre, characterized by its brutal approach and complex song structures that would influence future acts within the metal community.
Stylistic neighbors
Entombed· Dismember· Obituary

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Tuba (Intro)
  • 2 Ignominous Eczema
  • 3 Corrosive Delirium 2:56
  • 4 Hallucinating Anxiety 3:44
  • 5 Cannibalistic Dissection 2:46
  • 6 Hypertrophan 3:18
  • 7 Petrifyed Faces 2:40
  • 8 Innominate 3:31
  • 9 Twisted Collapse 2:18
  • 10 Abnormal Deformity 3:18
  • 11 Maelstrom 3:29
  • 12 Mental Abherrance 2:37
  • 13 Bodily Trauma 4:10

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