The best Brutal Death Metal albums
of the 2010s.
Where to start with 2010–2019 brutal death metal — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top of the 2010s — brutal death metal
Top picks from 2010–2019, ranked by where we would start.
Aborted
Retrogore
A relentless barrage of guttural vocals and complex rhythms, combining horror-themed lyrics with intricate musicality.
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Aborted
The Necrotic Manifesto
Brutal riffs and guttural growls converge in a relentless barrage of visceral storytelling and intricate musicianship.
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Cryptopsy
Cryptopsy
A relentless barrage of intricate riffs and guttural vocals, merging technical precision with brutal intensity.
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Devourment
Conceived in Sewage
Relentless and guttural, this album embodies brutal death metal's most savage extremes with visceral intensity and unyielding precision.
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Benighted
Asylum Cave
A relentless assault of guttural growls and frantic riffs, laced with dark, atmospheric undertones that create an unsettling experience.
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Kronos
Arisen New Era
A relentless barrage of guttural vocals and crushing riffs creates a visceral experience of despair and destruction.
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Siksakubur
Tentara Merah Darah
Frenetic rhythms and guttural vocals collide with lyrical themes of war and existentialism in this brutal death metal offering.
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