DEATH Albums RANKED - Worst to Best | Metal Discussion with Matt Zappa

Welcome to our first albums ranked episode where we rank and review all of Death's albums / discography. How do you rank Death's albums? Let us know in the comments.
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0:00 - Introductions
3:14 - Ranking Criteria & Parameters
3:31 - Death discography ranked (chronologically)
26:45 - Final Scores
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[@forgemastermetal]

What did you think of our final ranking at the end? What’s your worst to best Death album ranking? Let us know below!

[@ResubidorSerial]

death has probably the most strongest discography ever... Chuck was a genius in every way, and my favorite album of all time is Symbolic which is ridiculous how good it is!

[@forgemastermetal]

Thanks for the comment! Chuck absolutely was a genius and knew how to put together a group of musicians that had similar technical prowess!

[@jombiejuss]

My best friend growing up died when we were 19 (I’m 40 now) and Death was one of the first bands that started us on the path to underground music (punk and metal mostly) Spiritual Healing was the first we heard, then Scream Bloody Gore and Human. Human was Jody’s favorite, so it’ll always be mine.

[@forgemastermetal]

Thanks so much for sharing your story!

[@enferex]

I honestly can't rank Death's discography, but I really dig the idea of discog review. It certainly is unique to rank albums collaboratively, nice spin on that idea, and a bonus to have MattZ on there to break any ties! I'll wait to see what your #1 is before I toss on some Death this afternoon/morning!

[@forgemastermetal]

It’s tough to rank their discography, but give it a shot man! I’d love to see how you shake out there. -Brandon

[@zandig666]

Thanks for having a high volume for once i actually had to temper my volume !! I like loud ive been to tons of metal shows 🤟🤟🤟🤟🤣🤣

[@ezrarain81]

Gonna have to disagree with you guys here on one point, calling their early stuff proto-death metal, the formula for creating the genre really started on Slayer's darkest and most progressive album Hell Awaits. It set a place for building the bridge from Thrash to Death. The bridge was Possessed 7 Churches, and the cornerstone Pleasure To Kill by Kreator. Scream Bloody Gore was the finalization of Death Metal. Then Morbid Angel started adding blast beats on Altars Of Madness. But the 4 albums that really started everything wats Hell Awaits, 7 Churches, Pleasure To Kill, and Scream Bloody Gore. But the video is great. And I respect all your points and views. I enjoyed watching this.

[@forgemastermetal]

Thanks for watching!!

[@ezrarain81]

@@forgemastermetal you're welcome. I just wanted to add that I am not saying you guys are wrong in any way. I'm just saying I see it from a different perspective, and I can respect and appreciate yours even if I somewhat disagree.

[@jeremymartin9345]

You guys all did a great job with this! I definitely like the point system. Dismember should be next!

[@jeremymartin9345]

And of course Guardian, with me as a guest. Ha

[@forgemastermetal]

YUUUUP! DISMEMBER! - Ben

[@karachijameology3092]

My top favorite list : 1. Individual Thought Patterns 2. The Sound of Perseverance 3. Leprosy 4. Scream Bloody Gore 5. Human 6. Symbolic 7. Spiritual Healing

[@karachijameology3092]

Individual Thought Patterns was the first album i ever heard back in 2020 and i was blown away. The album is a beast. Magnum opus. 💪🏼👌🏼🙏🏼🤘🏼

[@TheFallen292]

Sound Of Perseverance was the album that got me into Death

[@user-xr6ov3cg6u]

Baptized in Blood is definitely a standout track on the debut. And Leprosy is every bit as classic and timeless as Peace Sells, Ride the Lightning, Reign in Blood, Among the Living and so on.

[@Michaelclark-ut5by]

Scream bloody gore will always be my favorite metal album of all time

[@TheOrzeu]

cool idea with this points system, but Spiritual Healing is my favourite Death album :) invite more "celebrities" for this type of rankings if that's possible :)

[@forgemastermetal]

That would be fun to get some metal talent on the channel. Who would you like to see that is reasonable to get?

[@TheOrzeu]

@@forgemastermetal no idea :) but maybe members of bands from your area or invite new bands , just to help them :)

[@MrOmac09]

Probably the hardest metal discography to rank for me, here goes... 7. Scream Bloody Gore 6. Leprosy 5. The Sound of Perseverance 4. Human 3. Symbolic 2. Individual Thought Patterns 1. Spiritual Healing

[@forgemastermetal]

I think you’re the first person I’ve seen rank spiritual healing number 1! Cool!

[@MrOmac09]

@@forgemastermetal Human was the first album I heard only 4 or 5 years ago but Spiritual Healing made me fall in love with the band shortly after and now they are likely in my top 5 bands ever.

[@MrOmac09]

@@forgemastermetal Also, I find it to be the perfect transition album between the rawer early albums and the much more technical ones after this. The technicality started creeping into the solos much more instead of the whammy fest ones on the first Two albums but the overall sound was still kept closer to those albums but the lyrical themes started veering towards more serious topics.

[@johnlucio6847]

Hey, just wanted to say, great channel, great videos, great reviews, Death, one of my favorite bands, so I enjoyed this...by the way, Spiritual Healing is my favorite, it was also my first Death album..,my least favorite? The Sound of Perseverance...but Symbolic is my second favorite...weird ranking I know, anyways, great stuff, new subscriber!

[@forgemastermetal]

Thanks John! Welcome to the channel! What makes spiritual healing your top? Was it because it was your first? Most people don’t pick that one!

[@johnlucio6847]

@@forgemastermetal Partially the reason is because it was not only the first Death album, but my first album to be considered Death metal, but I like the guitar duo of James and Chuck, interesting riffs throughout, then like I said Symbolic is my second favorite, so quite a jump chronologically, those two constantly flip-flop as my favorite, depends on the day I guess

[@forgemastermetal]

@@johnlucio6847 Very cool, John, thanks for sharing!

[@Peer_Music]

Ok here is mine: 1- symbolic 2- individual thought patterns 3- sound of perseverance 4- Human 5- Leprosy 6- Scream bloody gore 7- Spiritual healing I might re-think it, I did this quickly on purpose without thinking too much. all of them are amazing. I keep listening to the first three regularly, going back to them when I need refuge in my past life (I started listening to them as a teenager).

[@forgemastermetal]

It's amazing how this band has so much connection to metal heads all around the world.

[@azalt3364]

My Ranking: 7. Spiritual Healing 6. Scream Bloody Gore 5. Leprosy 4. Individual Thought Patterns 3. Symbolic 2, Sound of Perserverance 1. Human

[@forgemastermetal]

Nice list! Thanks for sharing!

[@diamond20able]

Great ranking guys love Death my top band. Heres mine. 1. symbolic 2. ITP 3. Human 4. Leprosy 5. sound of perverance 6. spirutal healing 7. scream bloody gore

[@forgemastermetal]

Very cool! Thanks for sharing.

[@bcbitchkkv]

Copying my own comment from other Death ranking vids (with 1-10 ratings): 1 Symbolic (best album I've ever heard, and still my favourite of all time. Lyrics, Drums, Riffs, Melodies, Solos.. The only flawless 10/10 I know of). -From the iconic opening riff on Symbolic to Without Judgement's middle section and Perennial's beautiful outro, I love every second. 2 Human (The most intense album with great mix of riffs and melodies. 9.9/10). -every track could be a highlight.. but See Through Dreams, Vacant Planets and Secret Face are seriously underrated (and my favourites)!!! 3 TSOP (A little long, but it has THE best melodies.. and the Painkiller cover is one of the few I accept, although A Moment of Clarity was a perfect closer. 9.7/10). -From the complex Scavenger of Human Sorrow to the beautiful, emotional Story to Tell, every song could be a highlight.. 4 Leprosy (Perfect lenght and it has the hardest riffs, vocals and Rick's frantic whammy solos fit. The best pure Death Metal record. 9.3/10) -Pull the Plug, Open Casket, Leprosy, Born Dead and Left To Die are my favourites. 5 Individual T. Patterns (The most technical album with the best bass performance, but it has three "o.k."/ slightly sub-par songs imo.. 9.2/10). -Trapped In A Corner, Jealousy, Overactive Imagination, Philosopher and Mentally Blind are my favourites. 6 Spiritual Healing (The worst production imo, the drums are so flat.. The riffs, shredding and UNDERRATED melodies rule, though. 9.0/10). -Within the Mind, Genetic Reconstruction, Defensive Personalities, Title Track and Altering the Future are my favourites. 7 Scream Bloody Gore (The 2nd "worst" production, but it's still a punch to the throat! Awesome piece of history, but is mostly riff-riff-riff. 8.9/10). -Evil Dead, Sacrificial, Zombie Ritual, Baptized In Blood and Torn To Pieces are my favourites. I really enjoyed your discussion. And while I may be a giant Death fanboi who loves Chuck’s lyrics, Warrel Dane from Nevermore is my number one lyricist of all time! Just check out This Godless Endeavor, Insignificant, Emptiness Unobstruced, Born or Sell My Heart For Stones :)

[@forgemastermetal]

Hey mate, thanks for this comment! It was held for review for some reason. Definitely appreciate your thorough comments. And yes, RIP Warrel Dane! He was one of the best singers / lyricists around!

[@mitsosmitsos4940]

Perfect!

[@forgemastermetal]

Thanks mate!

[@alex_flamer]

Great video! I disagree with you but I still respect your decisions. Death's discography varies from person to person so I think it's safe to say they're all amazing. Here is my personal ranking: 7. Spiritual Healing 6. Scream Bloody Gore 5. Leprosy 4. Symbolic 3. Human 2. Individual Thought Patterns 1. The Sound of Perseverance

[@forgemastermetal]

We appreciate you sharing!!

[@pedromelolouzada2003]

My Ranking: 7. Spiritual Healing 6. Scream Bloody Gore 5. Individual Thought Patterns 4. Leprosy 3. The Sound of Perseverance 2. Human 1. Symbolic

[@forgemastermetal]

Thanks for sharing, mate!!

[@loganc1158]

My personal ranking- 7. Scream Bloody Gore (1987) 9/10 6. Spiritual Healing (1990) 9/10 5. Individual Thought Patterns (1993) 9.5/10 4. Symbolic (1995) 10/10 3. Leprosy (1988) 10/10 2. Human (1991) 10/10 1. The Sound of Perseverance (1998) 10/10

[@forgemastermetal]

Strong list! Thanks for sharing!

[@ibetteru2]

Don't think I've ever seen a ranking done this way kinda interesting More into experimental/avant-garde metal (Mr. Bungle, Secret Chiefs 3, etc...) so my ranking reflects that 1. The Sound of Perseverance 2. Symbolic 3. Human 4. Individual Thought Patterns 5. Spiritual Healing 6. Leprosy 7. Scream Bloody Gore

[@forgemastermetal]

Thanks for sharing your list!

[@beanman2206]

what an interesting way to do a ranking!! 1 the sound of perseverance (wow just wow, super technical and every song is great!!) 2 symbolic from there i don't know cos their discography is just too good!! probably individual thought patterns or human for number 3

[@forgemastermetal]

Thanks for the comment and your list, BeanMan!

[@Owenator26]

6:05 Pretty sure dude said Chuck Shoelander lol

[@forgemastermetal]

Gottem

[@Questformetal]

Eeeeeevil DEAD! Thanks for the shoutout love the ranking but Scream Bloody Gore there is only bangers no fillers ;)

[@forgemastermetal]

All bangers no fillers would be a sick tshirt

[@Questformetal]

@@forgemastermetal So long as the skeleton holding the goblet is on it too 🍺

[@gogito7448]

7. Scream bloody 6. Leporsy 5. Spiritual healing 4. Sound of perseverance 3. Human 2. Individual thought patterns 1. Symbolic. I like the prog and technical side of the band. Death in my opinion is a perfect discography. Symbolic is my number 1 because when I was in a dark time in my life symbolic helped alot.

[@forgemastermetal]

Nice picks!! It's crazy to think how we can have a connection with an album and just how universal that is. Hope you're well these days!

[@aaoppe]

Spiritual Healing is their second-best release imo. More energetic and more ferocious than «Human» and more refined than «Leprosy»(and James Murphy is much better companion to Chuck than Rick Rozz!).

[@forgemastermetal]

Thanks for the comment!

[@fourseasons4105]

1. Symbolic 2. Sound of perseverance 3. Individual thoght patterns 4. Human 5. Leprosy 6. Spiritual healing 7. Scream bloody gore

[@forgemastermetal]

Thanks for sharing!

[@romanlanzas508]

spiritual healing is my fav album honestly

[@forgemastermetal]

Strong pick.

[@kallis2557]

The amount of times I have tried to rank Death’s albums through trial and error is unmatched! However, here is my current ranking (keyword being current): 1. Human 2. Leprosy 3. Spiritual Healing 4. Symbolic 5. The Sound of Perseverance 6. Scream Bloody Gore 7. Individual Thought Patterns I have to say that the top 3 can be interchanged for me at all times, if I had my way it would be a tie at number 1 with the top 3! In addition to that I feel the need to mention how much I love Symbolic despite it being at a ”measly” number 4. This being because that album got me into Death as well as being just an incredible record through and through. The only reason it isn’t at the same tie as the top 3 is that it doesn’t feel so ”unique” so to say, but as said it still is a goddamn amazing record! Also to be noted is that no album is bad or anywhere close to it, it’s just that matching Human, Spiritual Healing, Leprosy and Symbolic, probably my four favorite albums of all time (plus Bonded by Blood) is damn hard! Anyways, great, neigh, incredible video! I thoroughly enjoyed watching and listening to all of your opinions on these albums and the band that we all love, cheers!

[@forgemastermetal]

Thanks friend! And thank you for the thoughtful response! Very interesting ranking, I don’t think I’ve ever seen Spiritual Healing above Symbolic but hey musics subjective!

[@aaoppe]

Kudos to you for putting Spiritual Healing so high on the list. I don’t really care so much for Chuck’s vocals from «Human» and onwards. On «Leprosy» and «Spiritual healing» his vocals are out of this world.

[@jeremymartin9345]

I'm going to take quite a different route. Ordered from best to "worst". Please don't hate me. :) Symbolic Scream Bloody Gore The Sound of Perseverance Leprosy Individual Thought Patterns Spiritual Healing Human

[@forgemastermetal]

Haha how could I hate you? You got me into some of my favorite metal bands! :D - Ben

[@ghostfacechili1650]

Leprosy and I think stryper got me into them lol

[@forgemastermetal]

How did Stryper get you into Death? That's not a connection I would have made haha. - Ben

[@ghostfacechili1650]

@@forgemastermetal Lol Well technically I guess you cld say it was my 9ld Co-founder lol We got along well bc we were christian metal fans like stryper mortification etc so I guess that's why I credit them bc he introduced me to them first bc our similar tastes and then death, never knew much old stuff other than the big 4/6 bands of the early 80s but he showed me more obscure stuff like death, in flames, children of bodom, lamb of god, arch enemy, shadows fall, kse, etc. Lol I was a live mobile DJ and a radio dj for what my home calls tejano, so I didnt know much about death metal music much less roots but bc I'm more of a new wave cat with p2p sharing n whatnot lol i knew cradle of filth, old mans child, meshugga, slayer, megadeth, pantera etc. But never heard of older death metal like death, in flames, and sure many wld disagree but mayhem counts for me too lmao until I met him I didn't really know of death metal/screaming roots bc I guess I choose to hold off still do with some band/music/genres but anyway until I started a few projects with him and a few other school chums i didnt really take the time to "explore" lol sorry for the essay just like to talk about music and love to tell stories #ComicBookWriter LOL ultimately I guess bc my experiences and issues with "genre labeling" I tend to be very broad n just call everything Heavy Metal, and just reference what bands lead to others lol Im sorta the idiot that likes to be/call myself a "poser" bc too often ppl are way too over critical about the wrong things lol imho, in general I've found that what most will rate very low, what I like to rate very high bc I enjoy going the "more obscure route" lol lik I knew yals top 3 album for album however knew 1 of the 3 would be a little closer to my ears lol 3 of my favorite least known bands 4 me wld be Green Jelly, Plebotimized, and As Eden Burns, which is also a band I almost joined when mine was having a mutiny due to some health problems I was "faceing" 🤣 sorry again for the essay spam 🖤💜💙🧡❤💛💚💘💔🃏🙏🖖👌👍💪✊👍👏🦵🦶😂🤦‍♂️🤡🤘✌👻🌶

[@forgemastermetal]

@@ghostfacechili1650 Dude Green Jelly is one of my favorites! Haha thanks for that explanation. - Ben

[@gsv213able]

Individual over scream then it's perfect

[@forgemastermetal]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

[@hawkxrussianx8601]

I personally would have added Torn to Pieces and Denial of Life as bangers

[@forgemastermetal]

Hell yeah!

[@zachfiranski2515]

Album that got me into Death was Symbolic and could not have asked for a better starting point lol but from worst to best would gotta go with. 7. Spiritual Healing 6. Scream Bloody Gore 5. Leprosy 4. Individual Thought Patterns 3. Sound of Perseverance 2. Human 1. Symbolic Phenomenal band and the best in the genre in my opinion.

[@forgemastermetal]

Thanks for sharing, Zach! You should check out some of our other videos like our "Big 4 of American Death Metal". You'll dig that one!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ap_MepKZr8erp6M

[@zachfiranski2515]

Most definitely on it now! Keep up the good work new subscriber now 🤘🏼

[@forgemastermetal]

@@zachfiranski2515 Welcome to the forge, brother!

[@user-xr6ov3cg6u]

Symbolic, Leprosy, Sound of Perseverance, Human, Individual Thought Patterns, Spiritual Healing, Scream Bloody Gore.

[@forgemastermetal]

Nice!!

[@Streamclipz.ym133]

Top to bottom Symbolic Human Individual thought patterns Scream bloody gore Scavenger of human sorrows Leprosy Spiritual healing

[@forgemastermetal]

Appreciate you sharing, Mat!

[@immanuel_cunt7688]

Very hard to rank only banger albums: 1. Human 2. Spiritual 3. Individual 4. Symbolic 5. Leprosy 6. Sound 7. Scream

[@forgemastermetal]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@y.t.5729]

How did no one mention Voice of the soul????

[@forgemastermetal]

We would need an extra 30 minutes just for that.

[@y.t.5729]

@@forgemastermetal Love that!!!!

[@nssrrr]

7. The sound of perseverence 6. Individual thought patterns 5. Human 4. Symbolic 3. Leprosy 2. Scream bloody gore 1. Spiritual healing Every album is a masterpiece tho, so my list could change everyday. but this is my ranking as of now.

[@forgemastermetal]

Thanks for sharing, forgemate! We totally agree that the list can see some fluctuation now and again (mood dependent).

[@beanman2206]

here is my actual list now that i have also made a youtube video about this too haha 7 leprosy 6 scream bloody gore 5 spiritual healing 4 symbolic 3 human 2 individual 1 sound of perseverance

[@forgemastermetal]

Thanks for sharing, BeanMan! Where can we find the video? Slap a link in the comment!

[@beanman2206]

@@forgemastermetal kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4vMZqmwprRgirM

[@kratka2073]

1 Sound of Perseverance 2 Leprosy 3 Symbolic 4 Spiritual Healing 5 Individual Thought Patterns 6 Human 7 Scream Bloody Gore I think differences in our rankings is because Death discography is just too good

[@forgemastermetal]

There's no such thing as a poorly listed Death discography! No matter how you stack it, they're all great!

[@JC-lu4se]

Old school metalhead here: 1. Spiritual Healing 2. Leprosy 3. Scream Bloody Gore. All the rest of prog/tech metal nonsense.

[@forgemastermetal]

Cool.

[@BIGRGreenEyes]

Sound of Perseverance is an amazing record..... The drumming by Richard Christy is dizzying & complex...... The drumming alone makes an interesting listen.

[@drMattZappa]

I did forget to mention that he’s the most underrated death drummer

[@BIGRGreenEyes]

@@drMattZappa it seems he just kinda left the metal world.... He played drums for a Florida death band named Burning Inside, I have a CD that he recorded the drums for, I haven't spun it about 20 years maybe 🤔