Death, founded in 1983 by Chuck Schuldiner in Florida, are often hailed as the true pioneers of death metal. Their music blended brutality, precision and existential depth, far removed from the gore clichés that defined the genre’s early years.

The debut album Scream Bloody Gore (1987) laid the groundwork for an entirely new sound, but it was with Leprosy (1988), Spiritual Healing (1990) and especially Human (1991) that the band reached full artistic maturity — merging technical mastery with philosophical themes.

Chuck Schuldiner, who passed away in 2001, remains a legendary figure of extreme metal — a visionary guitarist, thoughtful lyricist and relentless innovator who reshaped the very meaning of heaviness and intensity.

On MusikMachine, discover official patches and album puzzles paying tribute to Death’s legacy — essential pieces for anyone who values the roots of true death metal 🔥

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