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Obituary

Obituary · 2017

33 min · 10 tracks · death metal

Raw and aggressive, this album epitomizes the relentless energy of classic death metal with a modern edge.

Obituary is an album by Obituary, released in 2017. Raw and aggressive, this album epitomizes the relentless energy of classic death metal with a modern edge. 'Obituary' received positive reviews from critics and debuted at number 32 on the Billboard 200, indicating a strong commercial performance. The album reinforced their status as pioneers of death metal, influencing newer generations of musicians with its blend of brutality and precision. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Obituary sound like?

Raw and aggressive, this album epitomizes the relentless energy of classic death metal with a modern edge. Rooted in death metal.

What makes Obituary by Obituary notable?

'Obituary' received positive reviews from critics and debuted at number 32 on the Billboard 200, indicating a strong commercial performance. The album reinforced their status as pioneers of death metal, influencing newer generations of musicians with its blend of brutality and precision. Released on March 17, 2017, 'Obituary' marks Obituary's return to the studio after a five-year hiatus following their 2014 album 'Inked in Blood'. This self-titled album showcases the band's established sound while also incorporating a refined production approach, emphasizing their legacy within the death metal genre.

How many songs are on Obituary?

Obituary has 10 tracks, running approximately 33 minutes.

Tracklist

10 tracks·33:10

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Brave 2:15
  • 2 Sentence Day Standout 2:49
  • 3 A Lesson in Vengeance Standout 3:08
  • 4 End It Now Standout 4:02
  • 5 Kneel Before Me 3:05
  • 6 It Lives 3:24
  • 7 Betrayed 3:01
  • 8 Turned to Stone 4:13
  • 9 Straight to Hell 3:57
  • 10 Ten Thousand Ways to Die 3:16

Release Date

March 17, 2017

Genre

death metal

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

33 min 10 sec