JohnHolmes

 Rotten to the Core is the gem of the album, an anthemic song you won’t tire of listening to.

 You will be impressed in hearing the versatile and powerful drumming of Rat Skates, the impactful riffing of Gustafson, and the 'acid' voice of Blitz Ellsworth.

Overkill's 1985 debut Feel the Fire is a standout album in the second wave of thrash metal. Featuring strong performances by all members, it delivers aggressive, fast-paced thrash with minimal compromises. Notable tracks like 'Rotten to the Core' and the title track showcase its anthemic quality. Recommended for thrash metal fans and those new to Overkill's early work. Listen to Overkill's Feel the Fire and experience a thrash metal classic that shaped the East Coast scene.

 The album is permeated by a dreamlike and raging atmosphere, past styles are largely forgotten and for the first time introspective lyrics appear, definitively abandoning gore.

 With Jeff Walker always in the limelight, a superb Ken Owen on the drums and two guitarists like Steer/Amott... it couldn’t help but result in a summation of Melodic Death.

The review praises Carcass' 1993 album Heartwork as a pivotal work in melodic death metal, highlighting the band's evolution from grindcore pioneers to genre codifiers. It emphasizes the perfect blend of melody and brutality, top-notch production by Colin Richardson, and standout performances from the lineup. The album's introspective lyrics mark a significant shift away from gore. Heartwork is hailed as a masterpiece essential for fans of Carcass and melodic death metal. Dive into Heartwork and experience the birth of melodic death metal—listen now and explore Carcass' legendary evolution!

 Cause of Death is a homogeneous and well-played record, slightly different from conventional Death metal.

 Turned Inside Out is legend: the riffs are brilliant, the solo too, and then that damn pause that keeps you on edge before the music returns.

Obituary's 1990 album Cause of Death stands as a cornerstone of Death metal, blending slow, obsessive riffs with powerful production by Scott Burns. Featuring standout tracks like 'Turned Inside Out' and a fierce cover of Celtic Frost's 'Circle of the Tyrants,' the album offers a unique, intense experience. Praised for its precise instrumentation and raw vocals, it remains a must-hear for fans and newcomers to the genre alike. Dive into Obituary's Cause of Death and experience one of death metal's most powerful anthems today!

 Necroticism is the album that marks the first stylistic shift of Carcass, showcasing a maturity from the musical point of view.

 The album offers us a very technical Death metal that could also be taken as Progressive due to the structures of the songs.

Necroticism: Descanting the Insalubrious is Carcass' groundbreaking album marking a shift to more mature, technical death metal with progressive elements. Featuring Michael Amott's innovative guitar work and strong production, the album centers on the theme of death and corpse re-use. It's recognized as one of Carcass' best works, recommended for fans familiar with their hits seeking powerful yet original death metal. Dive into Carcass' Necroticism and experience a powerful blend of technical death metal and gripping autopsy-themed storytelling!

 "'Reek of Putrefaction' is a true sonic massacre that can amaze in less than forty minutes."

 "Violence, speed, and perversion define the album rather than technical precision."

Reek Of Putrefaction, Carcass' 1988 debut album, is a pioneering grindcore release filled with raw energy, speed, and morbid themes. The album features intense blast beats and guttural vocals, despite some production limitations. It holds a crucial place in extreme metal history alongside Napalm Death's Scum. Recommended for fans seeking aggressive and authentic grindcore sounds. Listen to Carcass' groundbreaking Reek Of Putrefaction and experience the roots of grindcore firsthand!