Description: Death metal is an extreme subgenre of heavy metal that emerged in the mid-1980s. It is characterized by its aggressive and brutal sound, featuring deep guttural vocals, fast tempos, and complex guitar riffs. Lyrics often explore dark themes such as violence, gore, and existential topics. Key elements of death metal include blast beat drumming, low-tuned guitars, and a technical approach to musicianship. Bands like Death, Morbid Angel, and Cannibal Corpse are considered pioneers of the genre. Death metal has various substyles, including melodic death metal and technical death metal, each with its own distinct characteristics. While death metal initially emerged in the underground music scene, it has since gained a dedicated global following. The genre continues to evolve, with new bands pushing the boundaries of its sonic and lyrical extremities.
