On this day October 16 1985, Possessed released their debut album Seven Churches, a landmark record often credited as the first full length death metal album. The release marked a turning point in extreme music, blending the speed of thrash with the darkness and aggression that would define an entire genre.
Tracks like The Exorcist, Pentagram, and Death Metal showcased ferocious riffs, blistering drumming, and growling vocals that influenced countless bands to come.
80s insight: Seven Churches paved the way for the rise of death metal in the late 1980s, establishing Possessed as one of the most important pioneers in heavy music history.
Tracks like The Exorcist, Pentagram, and Death Metal showcased ferocious riffs, blistering drumming, and growling vocals that influenced countless bands to come.
80s insight: Seven Churches paved the way for the rise of death metal in the late 1980s, establishing Possessed as one of the most important pioneers in heavy music history.
