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World Demise

Obituary · 1994

69 min · 16 tracks · death metal

A relentless barrage of aggressive riffs and guttural vocals that embodies the raw intensity of death metal.

Why this album works

Best for
dynamic flow with peaks relentless energy for workouts aggressive riffs for release
Context
World Demise marked Obituary's fourth studio album, released in early 1994 during a period when the band was solidifying their position in the death metal scene. Following the success of their previous album The End Complete, this release continued to showcase their signature sound while also experimenting with production techniques that hinted at greater sonic depth.
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World Demise is an album by Obituary, released in 1994. A relentless barrage of aggressive riffs and guttural vocals that embodies the raw intensity of death metal. The album debuted at number 24 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart, highlighting Obituary's growing popularity in the metal community. It is notable for its grim themes and aggressive sound, further establishing the Florida death metal scene as a force in heavy music during the 1990s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does World Demise sound like?

A relentless barrage of aggressive riffs and guttural vocals that embodies the raw intensity of death metal. Rooted in death metal.

What makes World Demise by Obituary notable?

The album debuted at number 24 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart, highlighting Obituary's growing popularity in the metal community. It is notable for its grim themes and aggressive sound, further establishing the Florida death metal scene as a force in heavy music during the 1990s. World Demise marked Obituary's fourth studio album, released in early 1994 during a period when the band was solidifying their position in the death metal scene. Following the success of their previous album The End Complete, this release continued to showcase their signature sound while also experimenting with production techniques that hinted at greater sonic depth.

Who is World Demise for?

World Demise works well if you're into dynamic flow with peaks, relentless energy for workouts and aggressive riffs for release.

How many songs are on World Demise?

World Demise has 16 tracks, running approximately 69 minutes.

Tracklist

16 tracks·69:13

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

  • 1 Don't Care 3:08
  • 2 World Demise Standout 3:43
  • 3 Burned In 3:32
  • 4 Redefine 4:39
  • 5 Paralyzing 4:57
  • 6 Lost 3:59
  • 7 Solid State 4:38
  • 8 Splattered 4:15
  • 9 Final Thoughts Standout 4:08
  • 10 Boiling Point 3:10
  • 11 Set in Stone 4:52
  • 12 Kill for Me 6:01
  • 13 Killing Victims Found Standout 5:05
  • 14 Infected (live) 5:00
  • 15 Godly Beings (live) 2:01
  • 16 Body Bag (live) 5:58

Release Date

January 1, 1994

Genre

death metal

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

69 min 13 sec