IoMP 86: Best of Death Metal - Legends, Icons, & MORE

We didn’t forget about this series—we were just waiting until the reaper came knocking.

The Best of Death Metal episode is finally here, and it’s packed with everything from old-school brutality to modern chaos. Collin and Tom walk you through the history, the classics, and the innovators: Death, Cannibal Corpse, Bolt Thrower, Nile, Cryptopsy, and way more!

They also explore how women are carving their own bloody path through the scene with bands like Castrator and Venom Prison. Whether you’re a lifer or just dipping your toes into the corpse pit, this episode shows why death metal is one of the most enduring—and most fun—genres in metal.

Whether you’re an old-school lifer, a modern pit-dweller, or just someone who thinks blast beats sound like home improvement tools in overdrive, this episode will show you why death metal isn’t just heavy—it’s legendary.

Click play and join us as we celebrate one of the most powerful genres metal has ever created.


 

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