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| Starter Kit To Brutal Death Metal
This list is tailored for both those who are familiar with death metal in general, and those who are not exposed at all, as long as one is looking to break themselves in to brutal death metal specifically. The list is divided into three parts: The pioneers of the genre, some of the more essential albums in the genre, and bands within (or maybe not exactly within) the genre that are more accessible than the others. | 1 | | The Pioneers
| 2 | | Cannibal Corpse Butchered At Birth
The first band to really make the extreme gore image work, and they financed the genre's propensities in subject matter and lyrical content. THE CORPSE are also the only brutal band thus far to break the 100 song mark. | 3 | | Suffocation Effigy of the Forgotten
The band name itself is synonymous with 'brutal death metal.' Far and beyond the most influential band in the genre. Hell, their style of breakdowns influenced an entire sub-genre on their own. Also one of a relative few bands in the genre who not only utilize solos, but utilize them effectively. | 4 | | Deeds of Flesh Gradually Melted
Early Deeds material drew a lot of inspiration from Suffocation and other death metal bands, but they quickly found a sound that was completely their own and influenced a great many bands (none of which have been able to accurately reproduce the style). Deeds of Flesh currently have the most voluminous discography of any brutal band sans Cannibal Corpse with 7 full length albums, an EP, and a DVD. Also the founders of Unique Leader Records. | 5 | | Devourment Molesting the Decapitated
Not necessarily the first band to slam, but definitely the first to do it incredibly well, and easily the most influential band in the sub-genre. | 6 | | Cryptopsy Blasphemy Made Flesh
While the band doesn't hold up so well these days (in both quality and brutality), albums like None So Vile and Blasphemy Made Flesh were milestones of sorts in brutality. | 7 | | The Essential
| 8 | | Suffocation Pierced From Within
Pierced From Within is widely considered Suffocation's magnum opus and it isn't all that hard to see why. Most every characteristic of great brutal death was epitomized on this album, and it laid out the blueprint for many bands to follow. | 9 | | Deeds of Flesh Inbreeding the Anthropophagi
Each of Deeds' five middle albums is a classic in the genre for one reason or another, but Inbreeding stands out because of its insurmountably chaotic song structures, the band's energy, and of course, brutality/technicality that is characteristic of the genre. | 10 | | Disgorge Consume the Forsaken
Consume the Forsaken is the very definition of 'brutality,' and it is still one of the most brutal albums in 2010. Diego Sanchez's riffwork is extremely unique and technical and AJ Magana's vocals are widely revered. Every fucking thing about the album is widely revered. Be forewarned though, there is nothing memorable, in terms of melody, about the album, hence its highly regarded status. | 11 | | Defeated Sanity Psalms of the Moribund
Defeated Sanity are the most exciting, innovative, and brutal band in the genre today (the already-classic 'Psalms' is arguably the most brutal album out right now). Regnant over the genre, their legacy only looks to continue with their upcoming 2010 release 'Chapters of Repugnance.' | 12 | | Disavowed Perceptive Deception
Disavowed and Pyaemia's 2001 releases both represent the height of the Dutch death metal scene. In terms of quality, it is neck-and-neck between the albums, and will come down to a matter of personal preference. They provide nice contrasts though...Pyaemia is humorous in delivery, whereas Disavowed takes the serious approach; Pyaemia has a more laid back sound, whereas Disavowed is uncommonly energetic. | 13 | | Pyaemia Cerebral Cereal
See Disavowed | 14 | | Decrepit Birth ...And Time Begins
And Time Begins is a defining brutal album that took the scene by storm in 2003, and set the bar (although, to inject my bias, I don't think DB ever topped Disgorge's 2002 effort) for future bands...before changing their style to a more melodic province. | 15 | | Brodequin Festival of Death
Love it or hate it, Brodequin have crafted a brutal death style that is all their own, and have somewhat pioneered the ultra-raw style that more and more bands are trying to emulate. | 16 | | Wormed Planisphaerium
Mindfuck technical slam spearheaded by Phlegeton's extraordinary vocals. | 17 | | Abominable Putridity In the End of Human Existence
Everyone needs a bit of primitive slam in their life. This is one of the best slam albums, and one of the easiest to get into. | 18 | | The Accessible
| 19 | | Hour of Penance The Vile Conception
While their brutal label could be argued, their level of aggression and intensity cannot. Such intensity disciplines the listener with what to expect from truly brutal music. | 20 | | Fleshgod Apocalypse Oracles
The explicit classical elements in Fleshgod's song structures not only designate the band as a fitting segue into brutal death metal, but also death metal in general. | 21 | | Inveracity Extermination of Millions
There isn't anything inherently catchy or entry-level about the band by extraction, but their second album really seems to click with novitiates to the genre. | 22 | | Cannibal Corpse Vile
Apparently many people initially listen to this band because of their gimmick and end up really liking the music. I'll confute the myth right here that they are a bad band. They are most certainly not, and as such are an excellent starting point. | 23 | | Cryptopsy None So Vile
Not only is None So Vile accessible in itself...but the band seems to get more and more accessible throughout their career. Find an album that fits and work backwards. | 24 | | Kronos Colossal Titan Strife
Another band that I would hesitate to call brutal...but yet another band who make the transition from melodic or standard death metal into brutal death metal all the more smooth. | 25 | | Mass Infection The Age of Recreation
Mass Infection present a refreshing and hearty arsenal of tremolo-styled riffs that border on melodic. A very approachable formula overall. | 26 | | Nile Annihilation of the Wicked
The massively popular Nile are another band who utilize typically non-metal sonic excursions in their music and lure in non-initiates. Nile are fairly brutal in their own right and many of their elements are likened to typical brutal music. | 27 | | Lykathea Aflame Elvenefris
While perhaps not an entirely accessible band on their own merit, those who love this band might find it easy to transition as most of the riffwork, production and drumming is typical of brutal music. | 28 | | Necrophagist Onset of Putrefaction
Any lover of flashy guitar work or guitar solos will become quickly enamored by Necrophagist, and soon find themselves falling in love with some of the other aspects of their music as well...and as such, many important characteristics of brutal death. | 29 | | Origin Antithesis
Sweepz | 30 | | Abysmal Torment Omnicide
Abysmal Torment from Malta are hands down the grooviest band in the genre and have insanely catchy riffing. They also have slight industrial elements in their music which, again, provides that extra hook. | |
Anthracks
03.07.10 | It feels like I left something(s) out but I assume it's comprehensive enough for what it is. | combustion07
03.07.10 | Putrid Pile!!!!!
Good list otherwise | Zoo
03.07.10 | Gorguts? idk, list is pretty cool though, can't stand 16. i'll have to look into a few things here, 15 looks interesting. | Mags172
03.07.10 | I like a lot of the bands on here, but I hate bands like devourment with the chug-chug style music and when they do the vocals it sounds like they're vomiting. | Anthracks
03.07.10 | i was entertaining the idea of putting erosion of sanity in here...somewhere...but decided against it | qwe3
03.07.10 | cool list, yeah 15 looks cool i will check it out | Anthracks
03.07.10 | i will be interested in what you guys think of #15 :P | DBlitz
03.07.10 | 8 and 11 are my favs
i need to listen to 12, 13, 9 and 22 some more
haven't listened to 27 in ages
i'm sure a lot of people will enjoy 25 if they gave it a listen | Dryden
03.07.10 | awsome | Thor
03.07.10 | Origin is pretty lame | Emim
03.07.10 | I must say, lol at CC.
I'm not too big a fan of Brutal DM, but I'll check some of these out. | DeafMetal
03.07.10 | Great list. Time and effort has obviously been put into it. I need to check out Wormed, Brodequin, and Disavowed. In your opinion, what's the best album on here? | couch
03.07.10 | good list, should be a nice heap of death metal to get people started with. | InHumanForm
03.07.10 | 8 should be 1. | Anthracks
03.07.10 | this isnt a list of albums ranked its just a bunch of albums in three different categories. pierced isnt in the 'pioneers' section because it was their 4th release, effigy was the album that started it all (i almost put human waste, but didnt want people checking that out instead of effigy...even though its as good) | Anthracks
03.07.10 | @deaf: 8-12 are all "the best on here," my personal favorite is deeds - inbreeding, followed by disgorge - consume | InHumanForm
03.08.10 | I rate pierced as best death metal album ever, but i see what your saying. best bdm albums are pierced, effigy, consume, and psalms | bloozclooz
03.17.10 | 2 things.
none so vile is still some of the best brutal death to date
and necrophagist isn't brutal, at all. it's tech. | Anthracks
03.17.10 | never said every item on the list was strictly brutal and yes necrophagist are fairly brutal in addition to being technical, at least on oop | Greggers
03.17.10 | The fact that there is no Death means that this list is automatically a fail | Anthracks
03.17.10 | yeah because death is a perfect segue into brutal death metal | landonius
03.24.10 | Abysmal Torment, Disavowed, Abominable Putridity, and Devourment are my favorite brutal death metal bands :) with Abysmal Torment far and ahead of the others. | JizzInMyPants
04.01.10 | had this list favorites because i am interested in BDM must say mass infection is nice, kinda like fleshgod but not as epic sounding, abysmal is good but god dammit i had vomit vox | JizzInMyPants
04.01.10 | had=hate | ShadowRemains
05.18.10 | I'd add Immolation and Ulcerate to this list, but good overall | Dryden
05.18.10 | theyre good but they aren't "brutal" death metal | ShadowRemains
05.18.10 | ah i see | DBlitz
05.18.10 | that's why there is "The Accessible" section in the list | rasputin
05.18.10 | good list
i want to hear brodequin just for the hell of it, but i'll probably come back to you crying | Nego
09.11.10 | Great List
will check out the albums, that i haven't heard yet | Sheeple9000
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05.11.11 | 17, 20 and 30 are good. For the others, I either don't know them or don't like them very much. | ShadowRemains
05.11.11 | lol ok | Hyperion1001
05.11.11 | 21 is so good.
Album art for 5 is awesome. | AngelofDeath
05.11.11 | Sup with all the old list bumping? | Hyperion1001
05.11.11 | Oh fuck this is old isn't it, i fucking hate when old shit gets bumped and i don't notice it. | DeafMetal
05.11.11 | i remember ths list | liledman
05.11.11 | mm this helped me with some albums a while ago, good list. | twlight
05.11.11 | Massive list. Fucking awesome work dude | witchxrapist
05.11.11 | I like how Anthracks and I always hated on each other, but looking at this list, I have it all/like most of it.
lols | witchxrapist
05.11.11 | Seriously, Cerebral Cereal is my jam. | rasputin
05.11.11 | seriously | foreverendeared
05.11.11 | super serious | YUJOS
04.30.12 | wHOAAAAAAA. Great list Anthracks!! On of the best I 've seen in the site!! |
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