description Gorguts - Considered Dead Overview
Gorguts’ “Considered Dead,” released in 1991, represents a foundational work within Canadian death metal. This debut album showcases intensely complex arrangements and blistering tempos characteristic of the old-school genre. The technical proficiency and raw energy established here influenced numerous extreme metal bands. It is particularly relevant for fans of early technical death metal, as well as those interested in the evolution of this subgenre’s sound.
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When was Gorguts' debut album 'Considered Dead' released?
"Considered Dead" was released in 1991 via Roadrunner Records. It served as the brutal debut for the Canadian death metal pioneers.
Where did the death metal band Gorguts originate?
Gorguts was formed in 1989 in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada. They are widely recognized as one of the foundational pillars of the Canadian death metal scene.
Did the album 'Considered Dead' feature any guest musicians?
Yes, the album features guest guitar solos from two prominent figures in extreme metal. Chris Barnes of Cannibal Corpse provided backing vocals, and Atheist guitarist Rand Burkey contributed a guest solo.
What musical style characterizes Gorguts' 'Considered Dead'?
The album is characterized by its intensely complex arrangements and blistering tempos, firmly rooted in old-school death metal. It showcases the technical proficiency that the band would later push to absolute extremes on subsequent albums.
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