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Death Metal's Florida Genesis: Garage to Gore
19 Nov
Summary
- Chuck Schuldiner founded Death in Orlando, Florida, at 16.
- Mantas, the precursor to Death, formed in a garage.
- Biography details Schuldiner's life, authorized by his family.
The genesis of death metal's extreme sound is explored, originating from the unlikely setting of a suburban Orlando garage. Teenage musicians Chuck Schuldiner, Rick Rozz, and Kam Lee converged, driven by a shared love for heavy music and a desire to create something grisly.
Their early band, Mantas, rehearsed in Schuldiner's family garage, crafting demos that would eventually lead to the formation of Death. This period, detailed in a new biography authorized by Schuldiner's family, highlights the collaborative spirit and musical experimentation that defined the genre's beginnings.
From shared influences like Venom and Slayer to the raw energy of early practices, the story of Mantas and Death's formation reveals the foundational elements of Florida's death metal scene. The biography offers a comprehensive look at Schuldiner's life and the music he created.
