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Obituary is a big name in heavy metal, especially death metal. The band, founded in 1985 in Tampa, Florida, is known for its thunderous rhythms, guttural vocals, and grinding guitar riffs. In 1989, they released “Slowly We Rot,” a famous album. This record captures the ferocity and aggression of early death metal, inspiring a new wave.
“Slowly We Rot” sounds dark and powerful with deep guitar tones, precision drumming, and guttural rants from soloist John Tardy. “Internal Bleeding” and “Chopped in Half” show the band’s ability to create strong, terrifying noises. This first album made Obituary a legend and paved the way for other death metal bands. The album’s production emphasized ambient heaviness, typical of Florida death metal.
Marketing their tunes to committed fans is important to Obituary. In their ambitious “Slowly We Rot” collection, they sell t-shirts that mimic the album’s nasty image. Death metal enthusiasts wear these shirts with artwork that reflects the album’s themes of deterioration and pessimism as a badge of honour. Besides t-shirts, the band sells pins, posters, and caps that honour their history and raw creativity.
Post-Obituary bands also credit “Slowly We Rot” for their influence. Death, Morbid Angel, and Cannibal Corpse were Obituary-influenced death metal bands. The late ’80s and early ’90s Florida heavy music movement was fueled by albums like Death’s “Leprosy” and Cannibal Corpse’s “Eaten Back to Life” and their brutishness.
Obituary merchandise is available at concerts, festivals, and their website and helps develop fan community. Their limited edition posters, stickers, and inventive twists on songs and album covers show the band’s creativity. This gives fans something to relate to and enables them exhibit their admiration for the band’s history beyond the music.
Many recent death metal bands are influenced by Obituary’s “Slowly We Rot” style. Though Obituary still influences Bolt Thrower and Autopsy, they continue that gloomy vibe. Their ability to blend melodies with devastating rhythms has inspired numerous bands to establish their own sound while paying tribute to the death metal pioneers.
Due to rising demand for Obituary merchandise, exclusive items sell out during tours. This high demand shows the band’s loyal following and repute. Limited edition vinyl albums and “Slowly We Rot” t-shirts deepen the band-follower link and serve as a keepsake for a heavy music subculture.
Overall, Obituary is a formidable band that created a genre. Their first album, “Slowly We Rot,” ruled death metal and transformed the music industry. Obituary’s innovative music, artwork, and goods have garnered a passionate following of metal enthusiasts who take pride in the band’s legacy.
T-SHIRT SPECIFICATIONS: 100%cotton
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size | 2 Extra Large (XXL), Extra Large (XL), Large (L), Medium (M), Small (S) |
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