Aborted are a death metal band from Waregem, Belgium, formed in 1995. Known for their technical brutality and gore-inspired themes, Aborted deliver ferocious, high-speed death metal with precision, complex riffing, and relentless intensity.
Emerging from the European extreme metal scene, Aborted combine crushing guitar work, blast-beat drumming, and guttural vocals to create a punishing sound. Their music blends traditional death metal with grindcore energy, appealing to fans of both technicality and pure aggression.
Aborted’s music thrives on speed, precision, and shock value. Intricate guitar riffs, rapid drumming, and guttural vocal delivery explore themes of horror, gore, and human depravity. Their sound balances brutality with technical sophistication.
This combination of complexity and ferocity appeals to listeners who crave intense, high-energy extreme metal, cementing Aborted as a key force in modern death metal.
The Archaic Abattoir (2005) – early landmark release delivering intense, technical death metal with grindcore elements.
Slaughter & Apparatus: A Methodical Overture (2007) – aggressive album refining their songwriting while maintaining relentless speed and brutality.
Strychnine.213 (2008) – heavy, fast-paced release showcasing their technical skill and signature gore-inspired themes.
Global Flatline (2012) – critically acclaimed album combining melody, precision, and death metal ferocity.
Retrogore (2016) – modern release emphasizing tight production and extreme, punishing riffing.
Aborted’s relentless sound and mastery of technical death metal appeal to listeners who value precision, aggression, and gore-driven imagery. Their sustained influence over decades has made them a cornerstone of modern extreme metal.
Fans of Cannibal Corpse, Nile, and Dying Fetus will likely find Aborted’s combination of speed, technique, and horror-themed intensity compelling.
All Aborted releases we carry are official physical formats only, focusing on CD and vinyl editions sourced from authorised labels and distributors.
We also stock official Aborted clothing, allowing fans to combine music collection with authentic extreme metal apparel.
Aborted are 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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