Greatest DEATH METAL Band

In this video we'll watch what could be the GREATEST and first Death Metal band, "Death." In order to test this bold claim, we'll be viewing Death's song, "Spirit Crusher" live in Eindhoven in 1998. Chuck Schuldiner was the mastermind behind Death's music, passing away in 2001 of brain cancer at the age of 34. His music will live on though. Do you think he's a riff lord on the level of James Hetfield of Metallica, or Dave Mustaine of Megadeth? Grab a copy of my music theory course below to sharpen your musicality and composition chops.

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[ShredmasterScott]

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[l.a.covers]

Literally one of the few acts in Metal to never have a bad album.

[neozen]

Richard Christy such a beast of a drummer, so under rated. Death wrote some killer music.

[paulsmith]

Symbolic is my favorite album from Death. Hoglan and Schuldiner were an unstoppable force. Sound of Perseverance is my 2nd fave. That was the golden era for the band.

[zackwatson]

I hadn’t heard of Death until I bought a used Ibanez RGD that had Death, Carcass, and Obituary stickers on it.

[tog]

Up there with Hetfield & Mustaine for sure, a monstrous riff master and pioneer. No need for makeup or gimmicks, RIP Chuck

[BrockOfBodom]

Richard Christy was/is still an absolute monster on the kit. His drumming on this album is top fucking notch. When I want to show people some crazy drumming, I choose from this album. It is very unfortunate that I will never be able to hear them live.

[Evergrimrecordings]

Chuck was definitely one of the main inspirations for me picking up a guitar to begin with.

[andrewcoates]

I believe that he was completely self-taught but much like Mustaine, just had the ear for it

[stevecaststringtheory]

Chuck was fantastic, Sound of Perseverance is a masterpiece among his other masterpieces.

[materwarfare]

Got into Death this last year and I absolutely love them and most of their songs. I'm sure others will grow on me

[Frosty]

As much as I prefer modern death metal bands and how far the genre has progressed in terms of heaviness, you just can't deny Chuck. He was an absolute master of a composer.

[biorythmicshifter]

The wisdom in his lyrics is staggering. His message is timeless especially from Human on, truly a shining light for impressionable young men like myself at the time. Chuck subtly instilled some powerful philosophical nuggets in our young minds. His skill at writing riffs that serve a larger song picture was definitely a cut above the rest. Most bands can spell words and say some elaborately technical statements but it’s another to write words that create complete intelligent emotionally poetic statements. This songwriting brilliance was evident on SBG and the development carried through on following albums is analogous to the evolution of man. His star burned brightly during his time here. An energy this powerful unfortunately has a finite life span in this dimension…

[AtariForeva]

I've discovered Death relatively late, way past my high school years, but I'm glad I did. Chuck was a music genius.

[Astrocreep]

I really appreciate what you do on here Shred. I’ve been playing guitar for over 10 years but didn’t start taking it seriously until a couple years ago. Whenever I lose faith in my ability your videos help me get back to playing, whether it be the way you explain things or the musically relatable topics you discuss, I always find myself going back to guitar after watching your videos, even if I’m in a tough spot when it comes to my playing or how I feel about my playing

[Ras-el-Hanout]

So blessed to have seen Death in multiple lineups in clubs. Life altering experience

[artinrahideh]

I remember how jaw dropping Death was when i listened to it for the first time. A very unique and underrated band in metal history

[BerkayVatansever]

My favorite band of all time. Chuck is my main inspiration for guitar. If it wasn't for him I wouldn't be playing guitar today. Truly a hero to many musicians I'd say.

[davidecolombo]

Chuck is a top 10 personality in metal history, a real genius. My favourite album is Sound of Perseverance, no weak song and the greatest instrumental of all time "Voice of the Soul"

[Juicexlx]

Big Leagues guitar, there!
Death & Chuck Schuldiner work can't be ignored in Metal!