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Barbarous
12+ albums
death metalblack metalrawchineseold school death metal
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Barbarous is an American death metal band hailing from Oakland, California, in the heart of the Bay Area. Formed in early 2024, the band embodies a raw, aggressive style they self-describe as "barbaric death metal," drawing heavily from the old-school death metal blueprint of the late 1980s and early 1990s while infusing it with modern ferocity. Their sound features punishing grooves, heavy riffs, pounding drums, and ferocious vocals, evoking influences like Cannibal Corpse, Deicide, Morbid Angel, Skeletal Remains, Necrot, and Gatecreeper. With their debut still fresh and live dates expanding beyond the Bay Area, Barbarous continues to build buzz in the death metal scene. They've cited a diverse range of inspirations beyond metal— from 80s bangers to 50s doo-wop—to keep their creative edge sharp. Fans can stream their releases on Bandcamp, where Initium Mors and Coup de Grâce are available, and follow updates via their official site or socials for upcoming tours and new material. In a genre full of revivalists, Barbarous stands out for their straightforward, high-energy destruction, proving that barbaric death metal is alive and smashing in the U.S. underground. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.
