About Death metal
Death metal is a music genre that emerged in United States, Europe and United Kingdom in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of extreme metal.
Well-known performers associated with it include Sepultura, Cannibal Corpse, Opeth, Immortal, Napalm Death and Chuck Schuldiner.
Death metal has given rise to 10 subgenres on this site, such as Melodic death metal, Deathcore, Technical death metal and Death 'n' roll.
From Wikipedia
Death metal is an extreme subgenre of heavy metal music. It typically employs heavily distorted and low-tuned guitars, played with techniques such as palm muting and tremolo picking; deep growling vocals; aggressive, powerful drumming, featuring double kick and blast beat techniques; minor keys or atonality; abrupt tempo, key, and time signature changes; and chromatic chord progressions. The lyrical themes of death metal may include slasher film-style violence, political conflict, religion, nature, philosophy, true crime and science fiction.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Death metal.
Key artists
- Sepultura
- Cannibal Corpse
- Opeth
- Immortal
- Napalm Death
- Chuck Schuldiner
- Vader
- Carcass
- Celtic Frost
- Obituary
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Death metal?
Death metal is a music genre that emerged in United States, Europe and United Kingdom in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of extreme metal.
Where and when did Death metal originate?
Death metal originated in United States, Europe and United Kingdom in the 1980s.
Who are famous Death metal artists?
Sepultura, Cannibal Corpse, Opeth, Immortal, Napalm Death and Chuck Schuldiner.