The First Damned cover

The First Damned

Decapitated · 2000

55 min · 13 tracks · technical death metal

Technical precision meets brutal intensity in a relentless exploration of life and death themes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic progression with peaks
  • relentless exploration of mortality
  • technical precision in every moment
  • intense listening for focused sessions
  • emotional weight in every track

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer light, upbeat sounds
  • avoid lengthy, complex compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released as Decapitated's debut album, 'The First Damned' marked the band’s entry into the technical death metal scene. At this point, they were fresh from forming in 1996 and were eager to establish their distinct sound, blending intricate guitar work with aggressive rhythms.
Stylistic neighbors
Gojira· Meshuggah· Obscura

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Intro 0:18
  • 2 The Eye of Horus 5:29
  • 3 Blessed 4:56
  • 4 The First Damned 5:28
  • 5 Nine Steps 4:56
  • 6 Dance Macabre 2:06
  • 7 Mandatory Suicide 3:29
  • 8 Destiny 5:33
  • 9 Way to Salvation 4:12
  • 10 Ereshkigal 3:47
  • 11 Cemeteral Gardens 6:19
  • 12 Way to Salvation (live) 3:58
  • 13 Nine Steps (live) 5:14

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