Onset of Putrefaction (1999) - Necrophagist


Onset of Putrefaction is a landmark album in the technical death metal genre, released in 1999 by the German band Necrophagist. This debut effort, written and performed almost entirely by mastermind Muhammed Suiçmez, is revered for its jaw-dropping technicality, neoclassical influences, and groundbreaking approach to death metal songwriting. The album’s blend of virtuosic guitar work, intricate compositions, and brutal intensity has made it a cult classic and a benchmark for musicians within the genre.

Tracklist

  1. Foul Body Autopsy – 1:54
  2. To Breathe in a Casket – 5:43
  3. Mutilate the Stillborn – 3:42
  4. Intestinal Incubation – 4:33
  5. Culinary Hyperversity – 4:07
  6. Advanced Corpse Tumor – 5:29
  7. Extreme Unction – 4:49
  8. Fermented Offal Discharge – 4:42

The album opens with "Foul Body Autopsy," a whirlwind of technical riffs, blazing solos, and relentless drumming that sets the tone for the auditory complexity to follow.

"To Breathe in a Casket" highlights Necrophagist's ability to intertwine melody and brutality. The intricate lead guitar work and precise rhythm sections demonstrate Suiçmez's unparalleled technical skill.

"Mutilate the Stillborn" is a ferocious track, with its hyper-speed picking and chaotic yet meticulously structured solos. Tracks like "Intestinal Incubation" and "Culinary Hyperversity" further showcase the band's blend of gore-themed lyricism with an almost classical sense of composition.

"Advanced Corpse Tumor" and "Extreme Unction" dive deeper into the band's signature style of weaving virtuosic guitar work with punishing riffs and guttural vocals. The album closes with the iconic "Fermented Offal Discharge," a track that has become a rite of passage for aspiring technical death metal guitarists due to its blistering leads and sweeping arpeggios.

Onset of Putrefaction is nothing short of a masterpiece in technical death metal. The sheer precision and musicianship displayed throughout the album are awe-inspiring, with tracks like "Fermented Offal Discharge" and "To Breathe in a Casket" standing out as personal highlights.

What makes this album truly remarkable is its balance between technical proficiency and memorable songwriting. Suiçmez’s ability to craft intricate yet cohesive compositions ensures that every track leaves a lasting impression. For fans of extreme metal and anyone who appreciates virtuosic musicianship, Onset of Putrefaction is an essential listen that has stood the test of time as one of the genre's definitive works.

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