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None So Vile

Cryptopsy · 1996

32 min · 8 tracks · technical death metal · brutal death metal

A relentless barrage of intricate riffs and guttural vocals that redefine the boundaries of brutality in death metal.

Why this album works

'None So Vile' is often regarded as a landmark release within the death metal scene, praised for its extreme musicianship and production quality. The album has influenced countless bands within the genre and is frequently cited in discussions about the best death metal albums of all time.
Best for
relentless energetic flow short bursts of intensity headbanging anthems for aggression
Context
Released in 1996, 'None So Vile' was Cryptopsy's second album, following their debut 'Blasphemy Made Flesh.' This album marked a significant evolution in their sound, showcasing an increased technical proficiency and establishing them as leaders in the brutal death metal genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Hour of Penance· Gojira· Opeth

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Crown of Horns Standout 3:57
  • 2 Slit Your Guts Standout 4:01
  • 3 Graves of the Fathers 4:11
  • 4 Dead and Dripping 3:53
  • 5 Benedictine Convulsions 3:59
  • 6 Phobophile Standout 4:37
  • 7 Lichmistress 2:30
  • 8 Orgiastic Disembowelment 4:51

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