Albums

Released in 1998 on Earache Records, Napalm Death’s “Words from the Exit Wound” blends grindcore with death metal and experimental elements across twelve socio-political tracks.

Death’s final studio album, “The Sound of Perseverance” (1998), released on Nuclear Blast, is a technical death metal album with melodic elements. The lyrics explore themes of mortality, loss, and perseverance.

Nasum’s debut album, “Inhale/Exhale” (1998), is a raw and intense grindcore album with 38 tracks. The album, recorded in a basement studio, is known for its aggressive sound and politically charged lyrics.

Released in 1997 by Roadrunner Records, Deicide’s Serpents of the Light is a death metal album featuring tracks like “Serpents of the Light” and “Bastard of Christ.” The album is noted for its aggressive riffs and blasphemous themes.

Rammstein’s 1997 album Sehnsucht is a defining work of Neue Deutsche Härte (NDH), featuring German lyrics exploring themes of longing, desire, and aggression. A commercial success, it propelled the band to international fame.

Napalm Death’s “Inside the Torn Apart” (1997) is a departure from their typical grindcore sound,
featuring slower tempos and industrial influences. The album explores introspective and existential themes, deviating from the band’s usual political commentary.

Emperor’s second studio album,
“Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk (1997), is a defining work in symphonic black metal, notable for its dynamic shifts between aggression and atmosphere.

The More Things Change… by Machine Head, released on March 25, 1997, via Roadrunner Records, blends groove and thrash metal. Notable tracks like “Ten Ton Hammer” showcase themes of societal critique and personal struggle.

Negură Bunget’s debut album, “Zîrnindu-să” (1996), is a raw and primal black metal album with folk influences. The album showcases the band’s early sound and their connection to Romanian folklore and spirituality.

Carcass’s 1996 album “Swansong” marked a shift from their goregrind roots and technical death metal sound. This album embraced a groove-oriented approach, blending heavy rock with melodic hooks while maintaining their signature intensity.

Pantera’s 1996 album “The Great Southern Trendkill” explores themes of addiction, despair, and inner turmoil. Musically, the album features some of the band’s heaviest and most experimental work.

Napalm Death’s 1996 album “Diatribes” marks a shift from grindcore to groove metal and industrial sounds. Addressing social and political issues, it divided fans with its experimental approach.

Dark Funeral’s 1996 debut album,
“The Secrets of the Black Arts,” is a raw and aggressive black metal release. It features fast tempos, tremolo picking, blast beats, and demonic vocals, establishing the band’s signature sound.

Rammstein’s 1995 debut album, “Herzeleid” (Motor Music), is a landmark of Neue Deutsche Härte, blending industrial metal, heavy metal, and punk. Its dark themes and aggressive sound, driven by Lindemann’s vocals and heavy instrumentation, launched their successful career.

“Once Upon the Cross” (1995) is Deicide’s third album, featuring 28 minutes of intense death metal. Known for its anti-religious content and controversial cover.

Death’s sixth studio album, “Symbolic” (1995), showcases a refined approach to death metal, incorporating melodic elements and complex song structures. The album features technical proficiency, philosophical lyrics, and a more accessible sound compared to the band’s earlier releases.

“Burn My Eyes,” Machine Head’s debut, released on August 9, 1994, via Roadrunner Records, blends thrash and groove metal with socio-political lyrics. It was Roadrunner’s best-selling debut until Slipknot’s 1999 album.

Napalm Death’s “Fear, Emptiness, Despair” (1994) incorporated groove metal and industrial elements,
marking a departure from their grindcore sound. The album features slower tempos, complex structures, and lyrics exploring societal issues and nihilism.

Released in 1994, “De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas” by Mayhem is a seminal black metal album, shaped by band tragedies and known for its raw, haunting sound.

Pantera’s “Far Beyond Driven” (1994), is an aggressive and intense expression of groove metal. The album features heavy riffs, screaming vocals, and hard-hitting rhythms, with standout tracks like “5 Minutes Alone,” “I’m Broken,” and “Becoming.”