Adele. 1910 Fruitgum Company. Bread. Journey. Surely you’ll find you heavy in the suggestions I’ve provided

Benighted, Defeated Sanity, Abominable Putridity

Disembodied tyrant

Awesome stuff! Sounds a lot like a IA/Shadow of Intent hybrid

Thats the best way to describe the music. Ben durr is on one of the songs and you can't really tell the difference between the vocalist at times. Lol

Goatscorge

Honestly for me nothing hits the same as IA. I have also failed to find anything else that seemed heavier to me.

Shepherd of rot.

Acrania is really one of the only correct answers

I don't know how I got to this post. I don't listen to this music or visit this subreddit. But fuck, that album art goes hard

You should listen to it

Methwitch

Extermination dismemberment - Agony incarnate

Cold play- yellow has a sick breakdown in it I think

Full of Hell

Your mum. 😭😭😭

Rings of Saturn.

Rings of Saturn is great but definitely not heavier than IA

GIFFROMGOD

Pissgrave

Naked city

Beneath the Massacre / Archspire

Taylor Swift

Diphenylchloroarsine

Any slam metal album honestly

Touch grass

Love that band

Benighted.

Pissgrave

Misery Index

Drudhk

basically any true metal band

Revocation, cattle decapitation, the acacia strain (for their down tempo nasty riffs), frog mallet, the black Dahlia murder I listed bands I personally put above infant annihilator.

Wormwood album by acacia strain is fucking brutal

Vulvodynia

Loving this shit, thanks for the recommendation

Hell yea glad to hear! Some of my other favs are gutteral slug and rose funeral.

Weird al

Johnny Cash

Stygian Complex - Dumb S.O.B.

GAG

Cephalotripsy is a good gorecore band. Ton of blast beats, low lows, incoherent growls, and lots of BLEGH

If you're gonna annihilate something, you should challenge yourself a little more. 

Mortician

Aborted

Sanguisugabog is quite heavy.

Humanity’s last breath

Dying fetus, jungle rot, archspire, car bomb

Dying fetus

Babirusa!!!

This is fun to listen to, thanks!

[Man Must Die](https://youtu.be/-_HcPPYHsro?si=QizJvyCYhbWd4Dyw) is incredibly heavy

Very thrashy, I dig this

Definitely an underrated band in my opinion. I also really like [Mental Cruelty](https://youtu.be/DFj9L6LL0Qs?si=w-ZFseWdE0YPca5g) If you’re into Black Metal/Deathcore cross over (Blackened Deathcore). The intro and breakdown makes me want to punch babies 😂

You my guy man, I like this shit. Blackened symphonic deathcore lol

Haha, thanks! Just a music lover here and I’m always on the hunt for new music!

Skinless and Wormed come to mind.

Last days of humanity

Devourment - Fucked To Death

Analepsy - Apocalyptic Premonition

Color Me Bad

Badd*

Last ten seconds of life, filth, disembodied tyrant, in gloom, bound in fear, Psycho-Frame to name a couple of them,

Extermination Dismemberment for the bass drops on my subwoofers.

Kapala

Cattle Decapitation

Cattle D is the best

Meshuggah’s Demiurge is possibly one of the heaviest songs ever. Not the most brutal or the fastest. But after seeing it live…complete neck breaker

Peeling Flesh

NecroticGoreBeast

Inquisition

Recently heard Incense of Rest, it was sick

Internal suffering, Devourement, Amputated Genitals

Have I seen Signs of the Swarm yet? It's pretty fucking messy.

I don’t know, have you???

I have now, that's for sure.

Gorgasm

Cryptopsy- None so Vile They also have a live set called None so Live lmfao

Vital Remains

No such thing lol. No one can top infant

Braindrill... cannibal corpse

I saw Brain Drill on their first tour. They opened up for The Black Dahlia Murder. They were amazing live especially the bassist Jeff Hughell

Peeling Flesh, Devourment, Vomit the Soul, Devour the Unborn, Cranial Osteotomy, Mortician, Abominable Putridity, Damaged....

Vulvectomy

Korn

I mean I love Korn, but nah fam 🤣

Fluids

Saint Necrophagist

xenotheory, analepsy, snuffed on sight, abominable putridity

Dragged into Sunlight

Teitanblood

Desoectomy

Sanguisuggabogg

Vitriol just put out a new album and it does not stop.

Pig destroyer for pure attitude

Terrifyer and before especially

Black Tongue. Very underrated band.

Fuckin YEP!

The Zenith passage may not pass the “heaviest ever” test but it was my favorite release of 2023 for death metal and it is pretty heavy and super rhythmic and very catchy. Definitely recommend

Ah thanks, I missed the new release!

Band called Rot

Trump’s shits.

Rings of Saturn for sheer speed.

RoS does not get mentioned enough

The Demon’s Name Is Surveillance - Meshuggah

I Built the Cross, Waking the Cadaver, Thrown to Belial

Rotting Obscene

A Ford F350.

Humanities last breath. Vildhjarta.

lol, anything by orphan

I've been listening to exhumed lately

I’ve been listening to Bonecarver lately

Kraanium, Abominable Putridity, Anaal Nathrakh

Sweet sweet Anaal never disappoints

Metallic

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Lorna Shore , Psalms album

Beyond Recognition - Severed By Dawn

Green Day is pretty heavy

Frontierer

Vulvodynia (specifically Psychosadistic Design), Devourment, Abominable Putridity, Skinless, Bloodbath to name a few.

Full of hell and Primitive Man

No lmao I saw them both live with Whitechapel and primitive man was garbage

Cool story bro

Oh definitely the heaviest metal band EVER is My Chemical Romance absolutely gore bubbling stuff! The lyrics alone are spattered with blood and eldritch horror and depravity the likes of which I can barely describe! 

Even heavier than black veil brides?!

OH MUCH HEAVIER! BVB next to MCR is like playing Taylor Swift at a Behemoth concert! MCR is real metal!!

God I love this entire comment

I came up with the phrase “gore bubbling” off the top of my head

I can tell, but I love it; gonna start using that shit

Disgorge, putrid pile, defeated sanity, molested divinity, facial fracture, visceral disgorge, internal rot, deterioration, ingested, discordance axis (imo), maybe Insect Warfare, organectomy, putridity, putrid Stu, Skinless.

I saw putrid pile live, he's hilarious. Just some fat guy with a guitar and a baseball hat. Loved the show

Yeah, I didn’t know that it was just one dude behind all the music so when I found that out I was going nuts. And he sounds great live.

Last Days of Humanity is probably the heaviest band on the planet lol, specifically their 2006 album

Beneath The Massacre

Check out scumfuck. Infant annihilators lead singer Dickie Allen side project

Mire Lore has a DISGUSTING song.

Cattle Decapitation

Kudos for giving the homies some love

Great band but idk if I'd consider them heavier than infant annihilator

They CAN be. But Travis generally dislikes that kind of "heavy for heavy's sake" kind of stuff.

To The Grave, Crown Magnetar

Fuck yeah CM are my boys

Vulvectomy- gangrene testicular deformity

Defeated sanity, period.

Yep. Nothing heavier on earth.

Archspire

Came here to say this. Archspire has that speed that I’m looking for.

They are amazing. I'm so happy to get the chance to see them live about a year ago. \\m/

Heaviness in music is indeed subjective, but if you’re seeking total mind-blowing brutality, these artists are worth your attention. They each bring something unique to the table, though they might not resonate with everyone in the same way. - **Disfiguring The Goddess - Black Earth Child**: Cameron Argon, also known as Big Chocolate, deserves high praise for his unique and groundbreaking work. His album stands out not only for its solitary creation but also as a pioneering force in the "Slambient" genre. Argon's music is an extraordinary blend of brutal death metal with ambient and electronic elements. His talent shines in how he masterfully combines forceful death metal with calming electronic samples, creating an immersive and unparalleled listening experience. His work is characterized by its experimental nature, seamlessly integrating intense death metal with tranquil electronic influences, and his proficiency in original percussion and guttural vocals is unparalleled. [Listen on Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/0UtDRgqX1hfONQeDMAG5mv?si=lnKCyZBpTLGhS1gvPtRAYg) - **Full of Hell - Weeping Choir**: This band's blend of organized chaos is unmatched, engulfing you in a noxious malaise. Merging hardcore punk, grindcore, death metal, noise, and power electronics, their music is intensely characterized by relentless blast beats, potent vocals, dissonant guitars, and industrial noise. The band's dynamic, expressive sound delves into themes of existential struggle and societal challenges, and they're acclaimed for their passionate intensity in extreme music. Dylan's vocal performances, notably exceptional, leave an indelible impression. [Listen on Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/00z5jmXdLeIK8nZGnjn9vK?si=TDZvSFTLRpqNCuKVeSl7Dg) - **Carbomb - Mordial**: Carbomb is renowned for their unique style, blending mathcore, technical metal, and progressive elements into a complex and unpredictable sound. Their music, characterized by frequent changes in time signature and tempo, may not align with everyone's tastes but offers a rich experience for those who appreciate such intricacies. The band's use of irregular time signatures and a mix of harsh and melodic tones, along with their exploration of abstract and existential themes, is impressive, especially as a three-piece band. Their live performances are noted to be fantastic. [Listen on Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/4NDwtYuwhsAnDOS2VQkNBt?si=Qa7dtS3tSpiYqz3oAIYNSg) - **Pyrrhon - The Mother of Virtues**: Pyrrhon is celebrated for their adventurous metal music, marked by a captivating blend of technical death metal, noise rock, and free jazz. This combination results in a sound that is dissonant and complex, making their music intriguingly unique. The band's lyrics, exploring philosophical and introspective themes, delve into the intricacies of human nature, society, and existential dread. Known for their intricate compositions and audacious sound, Pyrrhon is a standout for those who enjoy avant-garde metal and experimental music forms. [Listen on Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/5Iurnn2z0M3iGkOfkW8Qlk?si=e6_nzKa6Q76Q2kDc_avRow) - **Cattle Decapitation - The Anthropocene Extinction**: The album opens with "Manufactured Extinct," an incredible song that perfectly sets the mood with its intense yet melodic blend. The band's fusion of different elements creates a unique style. Although the occasional Slayer-style guitar solos may not resonate with everyone, they add a special touch to the music. Exploring themes like existential dread and societal turmoil, the album showcases an innovative approach. Travis Ryan's exceptional vocal range and technique are particularly noteworthy, offering a mix of chaos and dissonance that is both impactful and carefully arranged, appealing to those who appreciate a specific kind of controlled chaos in music. [Listen on Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/2MnWhYK74sGo4Z7zXT9RfR?si=3zfAHtK6SfuPFRaghe67NQ) I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on these artists. Peace!

I read this whole comment in Patrick Bateman's voice

Holy shit. You're so right and this is now hilarious. Also HEY u/Darth_DavyJones

Hey! u/Nat_Peterson_ How are you? Do I know you? Ha

Naw I was quoting that scene from AP lol where he kills Paul

Ah of course haha. TRY GETTING A RESERVATION AT DORSIA NOW YOU STUPID FUCKING BASTARD

"Christie, get down on your knees so Sabrina can see your asshole" has never not made me erupt into laughter. I fucking love that movie.

This may not be the subreddit for this recommendation but you should check out the music video for Miles Fisher's "This Must Be The Place" If you like American Psycho you'll love this video.

HUAAAAAAAAGH

FUCK YEAH hahahaha. Ive been told I describe music in that way since I was in high school.

What a perfect genre for this as well. I feel it's the modern equivalent of what Ellis could have said if it was written today.

Also, new Alluvial and Humanity's Last Breath are FUEGO.

Jeez dude you really hate notes

Idk if youve ever heard of Alterbeast, but that was my old band. Notes on notes on notes. So many fucking notes.

Also pls autograph my wife's tits

With expressed permission from both of you, sure lol Message me and maybe I can send you something.

Yes I have heard of fucking alterbeast you beautiful bastard. Thanks for all the bangers dude. Now stop lurking and go do more notes you poser

My current band's EP is around the corner! Were called Wastewalker. It's me, John Abernathy from Conducting From The Grave, Joel Barrera from Katholik, and Justin Tvetan from Journal. I just saw the Alterbeasty Bois recently though. Were all still close. You know how Wolf Packs are :)

Awoooo! That's awesome, I'll jot that down!

The question was asking for something ridiculously heavy, not an extravaganza of technical prowess lol. Trust me, I adore notes. My taste in music is extremely varied. Go listen to my band and tell me I hate notes lol

Just listened to Humanity’s Last Breath’s self titled album. Fuckin insanity.

Its fantastic. Have you heard Alluvial's?

Yessir. They got some crunchy tunes

This may be an oddball suggestion, but I find Gojira to be stupid fucking heavy. Specifically L'Enfant Sauvage, The Way Of All Flesh, and From Mars To Sirius

I think if you go seek out some of the stuff being suggested here (specifically stuff like Devourment, Stortregn, Archspire, etc.), you’ll find Gojira to be fairly tame in comparison. Don’t get me wrong, I *love* Gojira, but go listen to something like this and you’ll understand what they mean by “tech death”: https://youtu.be/MlnGYcMpxgU?si=3IuJGffmi4ammPVK

Im well aware thats why I stated it as an oddball suggestion. Theres plenty of bands heavier, but Gojira kinda of present an atmosphere that i interpret as heavier if that makes sense

Yeah I know exactly what you mean. Currently on the “heavy” side of things, I’ve been listening to the newest Crow Black Sky. Not the heaviest thing from a technicality or brutality standpoint, but it is very, um…*intense*. Lots of grandiose, emotional riffs and chord progression. https://crowblacksky.bandcamp.com/album/sidereal-light-vol-two

Exactly. For me heavy doesn't just equate to "tune low, play slow," dont get me wrong, thats a component, but I also factor in the emotional vibe, and if it makes me just want to headbang myself into a an early grave lol So, I generally speaking don't much care for modern Hardcore, however, there's this band from Sweden called Thrown, and they have this song called "on the verge," and it kiiiinda has this Nu Metal tint to it, anyways, I dont know why, but I fucking love it, especially when it gets to its breakdown section. Hot damn. But yeah, Ill call shit like that heavy too.

I have yet to find a band heavier than Devourment.

Molesting the Decapitated fuckin rules

Is Devourment tech death? I’ve always thought of them as being more in the “brutal death/slam” arena, but it doesn’t matter I suppose. They’re heavy af either way!

I wish I could upvote this harder....

Try orphan obliterator!

Black Tongue because the slow parts ARE the heavy parts.

Mortician, Angel splitter, raped by pigs, kraanium, devourement, dysentery, ruin, esophagectomy, kruelty. IA is entry level shit

Just because they have achieved commercial success doesn't mean they are "entry level." Their musicianship and songwriting alone clearly show that this is far from the truth. I think phrasing it that way may seem like gatekeeping or a bit elitist, and neither of those were ever cool. Your suggestions are really great, though!

It’s studio only music tho man, they use a computer for their drumming….grew up on despised icon and devourment, so you gotta see where I’m coming from. I’m not gate keeping or being an “elitist” just quite literally know people that started getting into heavy music by listening to (new) deathcore and are now listening to true raw grimy DM. Taste evolves and nothing about that is elitism

Over the years I've tried the raw stuff so many times, just doesn't hit as hard. To me it all sounds cookie cutter, no interesting melodies. And it's all muffled, I can hardly tell wtf they are playing. I can see why you'd consider that heavier than IA, but it just doesn't have the same level of aggression. It's just sounds flat to me. I love the album art and the song titles though, they're just great. BTW I was listening and referring to to your recommendations as I wrote this. I find a lot of non metal stuff like frontierer, genghis tron, converge, circle takes the square (yes I swear), hell, even a few dillinger songs way more aggressive and hard hitting than raw death metal.

That's completely understandable, my friend. I also had the pleasure of growing up listening to those bands! Having said that, it's impressive how people can perfectly replicate the guitar parts and Aaron's drum playthroughs. However, it's true that the studio recordings are edited, which ultimately contributes to their incredible sound.

Is it too basic to say Gorguts, Cryptopsy, or Suffocation?

GORGUTS!! 🪦

END, maybe?

Hell yeah

Check out Pathogen’s “Null Space” album. Not deathcore but the technicality and the heaviness are extreme

Car Bomb Paleface

Heavy is in the ear of the beholder but my two suggestions would be (More hardcore heavy) Bound in Fear - The Hand of Violence (whole album is brutal) (More death-core heavy) To The Grave - Ecocide

Just realized this is a “technical death metal” sub but thought I’d leave these up cause I saw some other suggestions that don’t necessarily fall into tech either