Possessed - Revelations of Oblivion PRIDE The band became famous as

The band became famous as a 'gore' band - using extreme images on album sleeve and in lyrics

followed by the critically revered offerings of Down II (2002)

Maximum Rocknroll's Jay Bentley's 1984 review of Detestation made that sentiment clear

For Behemoth to use it as the basis of our record

Ensiferum is a true powerhouse when it comes to folk-inspired melodic death metal

Possessed - Revelations of Oblivion PRIDE The band became famous asThere was a time in which genuine power was felt erupting from the sonic landscape that is now referred to as "old school" death metal. It's genesis was filled with a fresh and vibrant energy and it was the mighty Possessed who initially breathed life into this new and exciting genre. With writing that started in 1982, the first official death metal band created the now classic record "SEVEN CHURCHES" and established the face of the genre permanently.