Essential slam death metal listening

The albums that define
slam death metal.

Our picks for where to start with slam death metal — with a one-line read on why each one matters.

Top slam death metal artists

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Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.

Devourment

A relentless barrage of guttural growls and slamming riffs that push the boundaries of extreme metal.

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Devourment

A relentless barrage of guttural vocals and crushing riffs, epitomizing brutal death metal's darkest corners.

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