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The End Complete

Obituary · 1992

45 min · 11 tracks · death metal

A visceral onslaught of guttural vocals and thunderous riffs, embodying the raw power of early 90s death metal.

Why this album works

'The End Complete' is notable for its significant influence on the death metal genre, charting on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and receiving positive reviews from prominent publications like Kerrang! It marked a maturation in Obituary's sound while maintaining the ferocity that characterized their earlier work, helping to shape the direction of future extreme metal bands.
Best for
steady mid-tempo intensity visceral energy for workouts live tracks enhance engagement
Context
Released as Obituary's third studio album, 'The End Complete' came after their critically acclaimed 'Cause of Death' in 1990. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation within the death metal scene and expanding their audience following a successful tour in support of their previous album, showcasing their evolution in sound and technical prowess.
Stylistic neighbors
Akercocke· Cavalera Conspiracy· Blasphemy

Tracklist

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

  • 1 I’m in Pain 4:01
  • 2 Back to One Standout 3:42
  • 3 Dead Silence 3:21
  • 4 In the End of Life 3:41
  • 5 Sickness 4:06
  • 6 Corrosive 4:11
  • 7 Killing Time 3:59
  • 8 The End Complete Standout 4:03
  • 9 Rotting Ways 5:17
  • 10 I’m in Pain (live) 4:49
  • 11 Killing Time (live) 4:03

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