What is the best Death album of all time?

Seven albums charting the entire evolution of death metal — from primitive brutality to sophisticated progressive mastery. Each record is distinct, each has its champions.

1

Human

Death's 1991 technical death metal breakthrough showcasing extraordinary musicianship.

2

Symbolic

Death's 1995 melodic and progressive death metal album often voted their best.

3

The Sound of Perseverance

Death's 1998 final album, the most progressive and intricate of their catalog.

4

Individual Thought Patterns

Death's 1993 highly technical album featuring Steve DiGiorgio on fretless bass.

5

Leprosy

Death's 1988 album solidifying death metal's foundational sound.

6

Spiritual Healing

Death's 1990 album showing Chuck Schuldiner's growing compositional sophistication.

7

Scream Bloody Gore

Death's 1987 debut album, one of the first true death metal records.