Though, Obituary may not have founded death metal, they certainly influenced it forever. Forming in 1984 under the name Xecutioner, and to Obituary in 1988. Their debut album, Slowly We Rot, came out in 1989 under Roadrunner records. However, their second album, Cause of Death, released in 1990 remains their most memorable album. Since then they've release 5 studio albums, 1 live disc, one DVD, and a compilation.
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As you begin to fall.
A terror with those that fear.
A trust in your beliefs.
Be forced to no release.
The corrosion fills your mind.
Your eyes turn to stone.
A killer becomes in you.
...desire.