Scream Bloody Gore cover

Scream Bloody Gore

Death · 1987

44 min · 12 tracks · death metal

Frenzied guitar riffs and guttural growls intertwine, creating an unmistakable sonic assault that defines early death metal.

Why this album works

'Scream Bloody Gore' is considered a groundbreaking work that helped establish death metal as a distinct genre. The album's raw sound and graphic lyrical content challenged the norms of heavy metal at the time, earning it both controversy and critical acclaim, leading to its lasting influence on countless bands in the genre.
Career context
Released on May 1, 1987, 'Scream Bloody Gore' was Death's debut album, marking the band's entry into the burgeoning death metal scene. At this point, founding member Chuck Schuldiner was aiming to push musical boundaries beyond the existing metal genres with a focus on aggressive themes and complex compositions.
Stylistic neighbors
Akercocke· Blasphemy· Impiety

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Infernal Death 2:55
  • 2 Zombie Ritual Standout 4:35
  • 3 Denial of Life 3:37
  • 4 Sacrificial Standout 3:43
  • 5 Mutilation 3:29
  • 6 Regurgitated Guts 3:46
  • 7 Baptized in Blood 4:32
  • 8 Torn to Pieces 3:38
  • 9 Evil Dead Standout 3:01
  • 10 Scream Bloody Gore 4:35
  • 11 Beyond the Unholy Grave 3:07
  • 12 Land of No Return 3:00

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