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Rigor Mortis

Rigor Mortis · 1988

41 min · 10 tracks · thrash metal

Aggressive thrash riffs collide with horror-themed lyrics, creating an unrelenting sonic assault.

Rigor Mortis is an album by Rigor Mortis, released in 1988. Aggressive thrash riffs collide with horror-themed lyrics, creating an unrelenting sonic assault. This album is significant for its raw energy and brutal sound that contributed to the Texas metal scene in the late '80s. It received positive reviews from underground metal publications and helped solidify Rigor Mortis's presence within the thrash genre, even inspiring a new wave of bands influenced by their style. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Rigor Mortis sound like?

Aggressive thrash riffs collide with horror-themed lyrics, creating an unrelenting sonic assault. Rooted in thrash metal.

What makes Rigor Mortis by Rigor Mortis notable?

This album is significant for its raw energy and brutal sound that contributed to the Texas metal scene in the late '80s. It received positive reviews from underground metal publications and helped solidify Rigor Mortis's presence within the thrash genre, even inspiring a new wave of bands influenced by their style. Rigor Mortis was the self-titled debut album from the Texan thrash metal band, released in 1988. At this point, the band was carving their niche in the burgeoning thrash scene, following a series of demos that showcased their unique blend of speed metal and horror-inspired themes.

How many songs are on Rigor Mortis?

Rigor Mortis has 10 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.

Tracklist

10 tracks·41:04

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

  • 1 Welcome to Your Funeral Standout 3:31
  • 2 Demons Standout 4:04
  • 3 Bodily Dismemberment Standout 5:18
  • 4 Condemned to Hell 3:40
  • 5 Wizard of Gore 3:56
  • 6 Shroud of Gloom 2:42
  • 7 Die in Pain 3:56
  • 8 Vampire 5:00
  • 9 Re-Animator 3:23
  • 10 Slow Death 5:32

Release Date

January 1, 1988

Genre

thrash metal

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

41 min 4 sec