"Cause of Death" is a landmark death metal album, featuring Obituary's signature blend of crushing riffs and guttural vocals. Its raw intensity and dark atmosphere cemented their place in the genre's history.
- The album was recorded at Morrisound Recording in Tampa, Florida, with producer Scott Burns. It features guest vocals from Glen Benton of Deicide on the track "Infected". The album's artwork was created by Andreas Marschall.
- The album was reissued in 2011 with bonus tracks and remastered audio. It has been cited as an influence by many subsequent death metal bands. Its runtime is 31:12.
- "Cause of Death" reached number 34 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. It is considered by many to be Obituary's most definitive work. The album's lyrical themes often revolve around death and gore.
Obituary are a death metal band from Ruskin, Florida. They are known for their distinctive vocal style and slow, heavy riffs. "Cause of Death" was released in 1990, at a time when death metal was becoming more popular.
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