John Longstreth. Terrifying.

[Sam]

This is actually ridiculous. I was predominantly a metal / death metal drummer for years but have fallen quite out of the loop the past 5-10 years. Stumbled on to this a few minutes ago and can't actually believe it. The bar was very high when I was tuned in mid 2000s but this is actually off the chart. Scary.

[Paul Marangoni]

Why is it called "Death Metal"? Does someone die? Isn't "Speed Metal" a better label?

[Odd-Arne Oseberg]

This stuff is like Charlie and Dizzie and I'm the west coast.

I think it will always be like that.

Guess I'm too old.

[electrizer]

Why is it called "Death Metal"? Does someone die? Isn't "Speed Metal" a better label?

Yes, infants predominantly. BTW the drummer is sick. I'm into different kinds of metal but the guy plays like he's eating his morning croissant. Amazing!

[langmick]

"Why is it called "Death Metal"?"

Well, we have Gospel Chops, and we have Death Metal. Yin and yang type of thing.

[Sam]

Why is it called "Death Metal"? Does someone die? Isn't "Speed Metal" a better label?

"Speed metal" isn't really a legit genre. maybe some bands may have briefly identified with it decades ago, but in the 10-15 years I was in to metal I literally didn't come across one person who used the term. It's called "Death Metal" because of the morbid lyrical themes and imagery.

[Jim Richman]

He's got a great touch. Effortless looking technique. A pioneer in extreme playing, gravity blasts, double strokes on bass drums, fast!
He is like a godfather of modern metal playing.
Not a fan of his band, but what he does is amazing.

[Paul Marangoni]

It's called "Death Metal" because of the morbid lyrical themes and imagery.

Hmmm.... Then wouldn't "Morbid Metal" be more appropriate? Nice alliteration with that.

[Odd-Arne Oseberg]

Gorguts. It's all about gore and guts.

[langmick]

If anyone would know, it would be Jim Richman. Dude can shred that shit!!!