Chuck Schuldiner was never one to follow the herd. Dissatisfied with the limitations many extreme metal bands had placed on themselves, Schuldiner always strived to set Death apart lyrically and musically. Each era of the band contains a distinct sonic quality, and with the technical proficiency and introspective themes of their fourth album Human it was clear they had matured.

Much of this progress can be attested to the inclusion of Cynic members Paul Masvidal and Sean Reinert along with metal bass pioneer Steve Di Giorgio. Schuldiner always surrounded himself with musicians capable of elevating his music and their next album would be no different. With Di Giorgio returning on bass, Schuldiner also enlisted the skills of Dark Angel drummer Gene Hoglan as well as King Diamond guitarist Andy LaRocque to create an undeniably tight unit. Death entered the world famous Morrisound Recording in Tampa, Florida and emerged in mid-1993 with a record packed full of intricate rhythms, blistering leads, and scathing lyrics.

This week on Riff Worship, join Austin & Dylan as they discuss Death’s landmark album ⁠Individual Thought Patterns

Recommendations:

• Woe - Legacies of Frailty
• Carnifex - Necromanteum
• Unearth - The Oncoming Storm
• Unearth - III: In The Eyes Of Fire
• Svalbard - The Weight Of The Mask
• Noctule - Wretched Abyss
• Year of the Knife - Wish/Last Laugh

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