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Autopsy’s Mental Funeral (1991) is a seminal death metal album from California. The record showcases intensely bleak and heavy music blending elements of extreme metal with slow, deliberate doom rhythms. It's notable for its uncompromising sound and significant influence on the genre. Autopsy’s work appeals to fans of classic death metal and those interested in exploring this dark and demanding style of music.
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When was Autopsy's album Mental Funeral released?
Mental Funeral was released in 1991 on the Peaceville Records label. It served as the highly anticipated follow-up to their 1988 debut album, Severed Survival.
What musical style and genre defines Autopsy's Mental Funeral?
The album is highly influential for its ugly, grotesque blend of death metal and doom metal. It features slow, grinding tempos mixed with sudden bursts of aggressive speed and grotesque, horror-themed lyrics.
Who is the lead vocalist and drummer for Autopsy?
Chris Reifert serves as both the drummer and lead vocalist for the band. He is particularly notable in the metal scene for having played drums on Death's seminal 1987 debut album, Scream Bloody Gore.
Who created the iconic artwork for Mental Funeral?
The explicit, gory album cover was painted by Kent Mathieu. The artwork perfectly encapsulates the macabre and gruesome anatomical themes found throughout the record's lyrics and title.
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