Morbid Visions
Sepultura · 1986
34 min · 8 tracks · death metal · thrash metal · alternative metal
A relentless barrage of aggressive riffs and guttural growls that defines early Brazilian extreme metal.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady intensity throughout listening relentless aggression and urgency full-volume cathartic release
- Context
- Released in 1986, 'Morbid Visions' was Sepultura's debut album, introducing the world to their unique blend of thrash and death metal. At this point in their career, the band was still developing their identity and sound, laying the groundwork for their future influences on the genre.
- If you like
- death metal, thrash metal, alternative metal
Morbid Visions is an album by Sepultura, released in 1986. A relentless barrage of aggressive riffs and guttural growls that defines early Brazilian extreme metal. 'Morbid Visions' is significant for its raw intensity and for helping to establish Brazil as a notable player in the heavy metal scene. The album garnered critical acclaim for its innovative approach, influencing later acts in the death metal genre and solidifying Sepultura's place in metal history. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Morbid Visions sound like?
A relentless barrage of aggressive riffs and guttural growls that defines early Brazilian extreme metal. Rooted in death metal and thrash metal.
What makes Morbid Visions by Sepultura notable?
'Morbid Visions' is significant for its raw intensity and for helping to establish Brazil as a notable player in the heavy metal scene. The album garnered critical acclaim for its innovative approach, influencing later acts in the death metal genre and solidifying Sepultura's place in metal history. Released in 1986, 'Morbid Visions' was Sepultura's debut album, introducing the world to their unique blend of thrash and death metal. At this point in their career, the band was still developing their identity and sound, laying the groundwork for their future influences on the genre.
Who is Morbid Visions for?
Morbid Visions works well if you're into steady intensity throughout listening, relentless aggression and urgency and full-volume cathartic release.
How many songs are on Morbid Visions?
Morbid Visions has 8 tracks, running approximately 34 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro / Morbid Visions 4:39
- 2 Mayhem 3:17
- 3 Troops of Doom Standout 3:23
- 4 War Standout 5:34
- 5 Crucifixion Standout 5:03
- 6 Show Me the Wrath 3:54
- 7 Funeral Rites 4:24
- 8 Empire of the Damned 4:26
Release Date
November 10, 1986
Artist Origin
Brazil
Runtime
34 min 44 sec
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