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Our top ten Fit For An Autopsy songs looks at the work of an American deathcore band from New Jersey who first formed in 2008. The current line-up consists of a trio of guitarists in the form of Will Putney, Pat Sheridan and Tim Howley, drummer Josean Orta, vocalist Joe Badolato and bassist Peter Spinazzola. Soon after their formation, they release their first demo which was followed a year later by their debut ep Hell On Earth. Their first full length album The Process of Human Extermination was released in 2011.
Their second album Hellbound followed two years later in 2013. In 2014 original vocalist Nate Johnson left the band and was replaced temporarily by Greg Wilburn who had previously been the vocalist in The Devastated.
However, Wilburn’s time in the band was short lived and in 2015 he was replaced by Joe Badolato. They then began work on their third album Absolute Hope, Absolute Hell which was released later that year.
In 2016 they released a split ep with fellow deathcore bands Thy Art Is Murder and The Acacia Stain. A year after this they released their fourth album The Great Collapse. Their most recent album The Sea of Tragic Beasts was released in 2019.
Fit For An Autopsy are one of the best bands to emerge from the deathcore genre in recent years. Their music is a unique mix of death metal and metalcore with a hardcore twist. For anyone who thinks that the extreme metal genre is just noise and has no real merit, this band are one who prove otherwise.There are many great ones like In addition the their brilliant music, their lyrics are also very well crafted. Concerned with topics about the dark side of life and society, they do not always make for an easy listen, but they are one of those bands who the listener will not easily forget in a hurry. Most of the great extreme bands come from a bleak place lyrically, and Fit For An Autopsy are no exception. Although the lyrics are often depressing things to read, in many ways they are also empowering, and have no doubt helped many fans get through hard times. So with this list, we are selecting the ten best songs from their career so far.
# 10 – The Sea of Tragic Beasts
Kicking off our top ten Fit for an Autopsy songs list is the title track of their fifth and most recent album released in 2019. The song is about people who cannot find peace in life and decide to victimise other people as a result. The lyrics in a twisted way praise such individuals for their skills of making other people miserable whilst also expressing sympathy for the people who are suffering as a result of it. In other words, it is talking about the “kill or be killed” mentality that many human beings have as an outlook on life.
# 9 – Hydra
Next up is a song is from the band’s fourth album The Great Collapse released in 2017. Although such a thing may not be generally said about extreme metal, this is a song that has a vibe to it that makes it stick in the listeners head. The reason for this is because it is very open in its anger towards society, making sure that the listener pays attention no matter what.
# 8 – Fear Tomorrow
Up next is this standalone single that was released in 2020. Fit for an Autopsy’s lyrical content has always been misanthropic and apocalyptic in nature and with this song they have clearly been influenced by the climate that we have been living in over the past couple of years with the Covid pandemic and the sense of fear and uncertainty that has come along with it.
# 7 – Mirrors
Next we have another track from The Sea of Tragic Beasts. The song is about how we view each other as human beings and the concept of learnt behaviour, which is not always a good thing if an impressionable person learns their behaviour from somebody who acts in a selfish or immoral manner. It also speaks in particular about how people who do bad things to us can still have an impact on our lives long after they are out of it. It is a bleak portrayal of people who go through life being unable to find true happiness. Musically, it has progressive elements and is rather reminiscent of bands such as Mastodon, Gojira and Meshuggah.
# 6 – Tremors
Ending the first half of this list we have a song taken from the band’s second album Hellbound released in 2013. It is yet another track that has the vibes of doom and despair. The lyrics themselves are actually very disturbing with talk of mass death. It is classic example of both Fit For An Autopsy and the deathcore genre in general.
# 5 – Saltwound
Kicking off the second half of this list is a track from the band’s third album Absolute Hope, Absolute Hell. This is another track that is extremely heavy both musically and lyrically. It is extremely misanthropic dealing with the idea of not being happy with the world and not being happy with yourself. It really taps into that feeling of hopelessness that someone can feel when no one around them understands them.
# 4 – Murder In The First
Here is another track from Absolute Hope ,Absolute Hell. This song is a politically charged song about how those at the top get away with committing atrocious things, and how the general public are apathetic to a lot of it. This album got to number three on the US Heatseekers chart and number eighteen on the US Hard Rock chart.
# 3 – Swing The Axe
At number three is another song from the third album that is more of a slow and melancholy sounding song. Once again, the lyrics deal with a bleak subject matter, this time about feeling that you are not getting enough out of life. The band really get across how horrible that feeling can be, with guitarist Will Putney’s lyrics clearly coming from having been in a bad place.
# 2 – Warfare
Just off the top spot is this track taken from Sea of Tragic Beasts. As the title would suggest, this song deals with the concept of war and conflict. It is also about the idea of standing up for your beliefs and not being afraid to not accept things that you disagree with. This album is their first with Nuclear Blast.
# 1 – Heads Will Hang
Topping off this list is this track taken from The Great Collapse. The lyrical concept of this song deals with the concept of living in poverty and the fact that many more Americans live in it than what the media likes us to think. This album got to number two on the Heatseekers chart, thirteen on the Hard Rock chart and 199 on the US Billboard.
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![Rob De Luca of Spread Eagle, Sebastian Bach & UFO: 10 Albums That Changed My Life From humble East Coast origins to grandest stages worldwide, veteran bassist Rob De Luca has seen and done it all. De Luca first hit the local Boston rock and metal scene in the late 80s after meeting guitarist Paul DiBartolo, bonding over Van Halen before forming Bang. Regional success came quickly, but eventually, the members of Bang went their separate ways, with De Luca and drummer Tommi Gallo heading to NYC and hooking up with Ray West and, later, DiBartolo to form Spread Eagle. By 1990, Spread Eagle was on the fast track, with a contract through MCA Records and a self-titled debut album poised to crush skulls. But poor timing and MCA's sad indifference left Spead Eagle out in the cold despite being a hard-boiled answer to Guns N' Roses's West Coast sleaze. Spread Eagle's first chapter came to an end in '95. As for Rob De Luca, his nimble fingers and gift for melody and songwriting kept him moving forward. Soon, he found a gig with former Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach and the legendary outfit UFO. And in 2010, after coupling up with Ray West and his cousin Rik De Luca, Spread Eagle retook flight. During a break from Spread Eagle's increasingly busy touring schedule, Rob De Luca dialed in with ClassicRockHistory.com to run through the ten albums that changed his life. But only after adding, "I made a playlist of these songs, including some I've written or co-written. Do you hear any of these albums' influence on me?" Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3LWJuhDrE8JmzhsmTeIDUq 10) Gentlemen by Afghan Whigs (1993) Here's an entry that was so important to me. This may be the darkest break-up album of all time. Greg Dulli has been in many projects, but I feel Gentlemen is his zenith. Somewhat undefinable at times but always profound and honest. 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However, I was at the right place at the right time for this one. Steve Ostromogilsky had a Berklee College of Music lunch card and used to sneak out sandwiches for me. One day, he invited me to hang out at his place and listen to music. As we got off the train, he put Sony Walkman headphones on my ears and said, "Hey, check out this brand-new group." A song like "It's So Easy" was so different from the popular Sunset Strip sound at that time. Me and about 499 other informed rockers were lucky enough to see them on their first East Coast tour at the sold-out Paradise on Commonwealth Avenue, Boston (the same street Aerosmith started on). I saw Gn'R every tour after until I took a break when Buckethead joined. Gn'R is the band I've been lucky enough to see the most times live, almost 100! Everyone on this album is just stellar. Axl [Rose] had the tones, power, melodic sensibilities, and foresight to do what no other singer did then. Slash's playing was beyond memorable. Duff [McKagan] is one of the most underrated bassists in rock history, and learning his Appetite basslines is a masterclass. Steven [Adler] had the natural swing, and Izzy [Stradlin] was the secret weapon songwriter. Everything that's been heralded about this gem is deserved and true. Check out "It's So Easy," "Out Ta Get Me," and "Mr. Brownstone.' 7) Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd (1975) Another contender for my favorite album and band of all time. Using The Beatles machine (same recording studio, engineer, record label), Pink Floyd made what I feel is their strongest, most cohesive album (my second favorite of theirs would be Animals). This list mainly consists of bands with an instantly recognizable sound. Floyd is certainly no exception to that! This album included a solid handful of undeniable rock radio classics, bookended by two halves of the mind-blowing song "Shine on You Crazy Diamond.' That song was written about former band member and founder Syd Barrett. It would be hard to live in a world without this album. Check out "Welcome to The Machine," "Shine on You Crazy Diamond (parts 6-9),' or even better yet, listen to the whole thing in one sitting! 6) Decade by Neil Young (1977) About this time, I started playing guitar. As a beginner, it was comfortable jamming to this album because the chord changes were simple—a great "first ten years" retrospective of Neil's stunning, unique songwriting. Neil is a treasure who always writes from the heart and stands up for what's right. Check out "Southern Man," "A Man Needs a Maid," "Down by The River," and "After the Goldrush." 5) Highway to Hell by AC/DC (1979) When I heard this album, I was firmly "me." My life would be 100% focused on hard rock music forever. AC/DC are like air; they're ubiquitous. Everyone knows them and their incredible songs. However, as a young teen in Wilmington, Delaware, I only had WMMR 93.3 FM Philadelphia and a few friends to inform me about the world of Rock outside my bedroom. AC/DC had not gone mainstream, and their albums were available primarily in the USA as imports. To put things more in perspective, I only knew two people in the world who had heard of AC/DC. A friend had an import that we played in Steve Buckley's basement, which sounded ripping. When Highway to Hell was released, WMMR started spinning the title track, and I immediately bought the album, listening to it every single day after school. Then WMMR announced AC/DC was coming to the Spectrum in Philly, supporting Ted Nugent! I liked Ted but loved AC/DC, so my good friend Mick Cummins and I bought tickets, and he drove us up to the Spectrum (where we saw most of our concerts). Bon Scott was in fine form, and the band went over great. Although the crowd knew Ted better, Angus [Young] wouldn't let anyone upstage him. I'll never forget it! Unfortunately, Bon would be gone in 6 months. Check out "Walk All Over You," "Touch Too Much," "Shot Down in Flames," and "If You Want Blood (You Got It)." 4) Toys in the Attic by Aerosmith (1975) By the time I heard this, I was now in my teens. I had a childhood friend up the street, Jim Linberg (we're still good buddies). His older sister had a great album collection, including Toys in The Attic. Once I heard that groove, my taste changed. I lost interest in rock music that didn't have some sort of "swing" feel to it. I think Rocks is a slightly better Aerosmith album (and possibly my favorite album of all time), but both are perfect or very close. Check out "Uncle Salty," "Adam's Apple," "No More No More," "Round and Round," and "You See Me Crying." 3) Alive! by Kiss (1975) When I was still a little kid, I asked for Cheech and Chong's Up in Smoke album for Christmas. The entire family came over for an enormous feast, and I dropped the needle. When my mother heard the content, she turned off the album and said I had to exchange it. My mom was cool, but I was young and knew much more about life than she suspected. Anyway, the next day, she drove me back to the store. In the music section, promoted on an "endcap" was a Kiss Alive! display. I had never heard of Kiss, but that cover picture told me I had to have it! My first foray into hard rock. Check out “Strutter.” I went through my Kiss phase very quickly, I believe in a matter of months because I discovered the previous entry, Aerosmith's Toys in the Attic. 2) Honky Chateau by Elton John (1972) When I was a wee lad, my parents bought a used Volkswagen camper van from my uncle Ozzie. My favorite Elton John album is Yellow Brick Road, but Honky Chateau is great and easily one of his best. It sent me down a lifelong rabbit hole of loving everything about the 1970s partnership between Elton and lyricist Bernie Taupin. 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