Obituary are an American death metal band from Tampa, Florida, formed in 1984. As one of the pioneers of the Florida death metal scene, Obituary are known for their heavy groove, mid-paced brutality, and instantly recognisable vocal style.
Originally forming under the name Executioner, Obituary helped shape early death metal by focusing on heavy, sludgy riffing rather than speed, establishing a more groove-oriented approach to extreme metal.
Obituary’s sound is defined by slow-to-mid tempos, thick guitar tones, and deeply guttural vocals. Their music emphasises atmosphere and heaviness over technical complexity, making them one of death metal’s most distinctive early bands.
The band’s consistent style has remained largely unchanged, reinforcing their identity as masters of stripped-down, crushing death metal.
Slowly We Rot (1989) – debut album and a cornerstone of early death metal, featuring raw production and primitive brutality.
Cause of Death (1990) – highly influential release blending heaviness with slightly more refined songwriting and atmosphere.
The End Complete (1992) – breakthrough album with tighter structure and some of their most recognisable material.
World Demise (1994) – darker and groove-focused release incorporating industrial-tinged textures.
Frozen in Time (2005) – comeback-era album returning to their classic slow, heavy sound.
Xecutioner's Return (2007) – continuation of their modern revival with strong old-school influences.
Darkest Day (2009) – heavy, groove-driven release maintaining their signature style.
Inked in Blood (2014) – refined modern album balancing brutality with clarity of production.
Obituary (2017) – self-titled release reaffirming their classic sound with renewed intensity.
Dying of Everything (2023) – latest album, delivering thick, groove-heavy death metal in their signature style.
Obituary are considered one of the founding pillars of Florida death metal, alongside Death, Morbid Angel and Deicide. Their emphasis on groove and atmosphere helped diversify the early death metal sound.
Fans of bands like Autopsy, Asphyx, and Massacre will likely find Obituary’s slow, crushing style especially essential.
All Obituary releases we carry are official physical formats only, focusing on CD and vinyl editions sourced from authorised labels and distributors.
We also stock official Obituary clothing, allowing fans to represent one of death metal’s most iconic and influential bands through authentic merchandise.
Obituary merchandise is available through Relapse Records - browse the full roster here.
Obituary are a massive part of the Death Metal scene, so if you fancy exploring more like-minded artists, have a look through our DEATH METAL CATEGORY. You might also like to read our blog on the different subgenres of Metal \m/
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