Altars of Madness

Altars of Madness, released in 1989 by Morbid Angel, is a foundational death metal album marked by blistering tempos, complex and dissonant guitar riffing, tremolo-picked leads, guttural vocals and relentless blast-beat drumming. The record emphasizes technical, dense songwriting and unconventional guitar textures that moved death metal toward a more extreme and intricate sound, and it is frequently regarded as a landmark release within the genre for its raw intensity and influence on later bands.