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Death in Mexico City, June 1989. From left to right: bassist Terry Butler, guitarist Paul Masvidal, manager Eric Greif, drummer Bill Andrews and guitarist/vocalist Chuck Schuldiner
Studio albums7
Live albums10
Compilation albums1
Singles3
Video albums9
Music videos2
Demos7

The discography of Death consists of seven studio albums and four live albums. Death was an American death metal band formed in 1983. The band's founder, Chuck Schuldiner, is considered "a pioneering force in death metal".[1] The band ceased to exist after Schuldiner died of brain cancer in 2001,[2] though it remains an enduring death metal legacy.

As of 2003, Death have sold over 368,000 albums in the United States according to Nielsen SoundScan, making them the sixth best-selling death metal band in the country.[3]

Studio albums

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Year Album details Peak chart positions Sales
US
[4] 		US
Heat.
[5] 		AUT
[6] 		GER
[7] 		NLD
[8]
1987 Scream Bloody Gore
  • Released: May 25, 1987
  • Label: Combat (8146)
  • Format: CD, CS, LP
 174[A] — — — —
1988 Leprosy
  • Released: August 12, 1988
  • Label: Combat (8248)
  • Format: CD, CS, LP
 — — — — —
1990 Spiritual Healing
  • Released: February 16, 1990
  • Label: Combat (2011)
  • Format: CD, CS, LP
 — — — — 63
1991 Human
  • Released: October 22, 1991
  • Label: Relativity (2036)
  • Format: CD, LP
 — 34 — — —
1993 Individual Thought Patterns
  • Released: June 22, 1993
  • Label: Relativity (90792)
  • Format: CD, CS, LP
 — 30 — — 86
1995 Symbolic
  • Released: March 21, 1995
  • Label: Roadrunner (8957)
  • Format: CD, LP
 — — 64 35 68
1998 The Sound of Perseverance — 47 35 60 93
"—" denotes a release that did not chart.

Live albums

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Year Album details
2001 Live in L.A. (Death & Raw)
  • Released: October 16, 2001
  • Label: Nuclear Blast
  • Format: CD
Live in Eindhoven
  • Released: October 30, 2001
  • Label: Nuclear Blast
  • Format: CD+DVD
2005 Live in Cottbus '98
  • Released: November 11, 2005
  • Label: Nuclear Blast
  • Format: DVD
2012 Vivus!
  • Released: February 28, 2012
  • Label: Relapse Records
  • Format: CD
2020 Non:Analog - On:Stage Series - Montreal 06-22-1995
  • Released: March 31, 2020
  • Label: Relapse Records
  • Format: Digital, LP, CD
2020 Non:Analog - On:Stage Series - Chicago, IL 01-21-1988
  • Released: April 14, 2020
  • Label: Relapse Records
  • Format: Digital, LP
2020 Non:Analog - On:Stage Series - Tijuana 10-06-1990
  • Released: April 20, 2020
  • Label: Relapse Records
  • Format: Digital, LP, CD
2020 Non:Analog - On:Stage Series - Showcase Theater, CA 07-14-1995
  • Released: May 11, 2020
  • Label: Relapse Records
  • Format: Digital, LP
2020 Non:Analog - On:Stage Series - 1990, 1991 Unknown
  • Released: May 27, 2020
  • Label: Relapse Records
  • Format: Digital, LP
2020 Non:Analog - On:Stage Series - Tampa, FL 02-10-1989
  • Released: June 8, 2020
  • Label: Relapse Records
  • Format: Digital, LP

Compilation albums

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Year Album details
1992 Fate: The Best of Death
  • Released: 1992
  • Label: Combat (88561-1119)
  • Format: CD, CS

Demo albums

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Prior to the release of the band's debut album in 1987, Death released many demos and rehearsal tapes. Below is a list of the band's official demos according to its website.[12]

  • Rehearsal tape -1- (rehearsal tape as Mantas, 1984)
  • Rehearsal tape -2- (rehearsal tape as Mantas, 1984)
  • Rehearsal tape -3- (rehearsal tape as Mantas, 1984)
  • Death by Metal (demo as Mantas, 1984)
  • Live tape -1- (live demo as Mantas, 1984)
  • Live tape -2- (live demo, 1984)
  • Live tape -3- (live demo, 1984)
  • Live tape -4- (live demo, 1984)
  • Live tape -5- (live demo, 1984)
  • Reign of Terror (demo, 1984)
  • Rehearsal tape -4- (rehearsal tape, 1985)
  • Rehearsal tape -5- (rehearsal tape, 1985)
  • Rehearsal tape -6- (rehearsal tape, 1985)
  • Rehearsal tape -7- (rehearsal tape, 1985)
  • Rehearsal tape -8- (rehearsal tape, 1985)
  • Rehearsal tape -9- (rehearsal tape, 1985)
  • Rehearsal tape -10- (rehearsal tape, 1985)
  • Rehearsal tape -11- (rehearsal tape, 1985)
  • Live tape -6- (live demo, 1985)
  • Live tape -7- (live demo, 1985)
  • Live tape -8- (live demo, 1985)
  • Infernal Death (demo, 1985)
  • Rigor Mortis (demo, 1985)
  • Back From The Dead (demo, 1985)
  • Rehearsal tape -12- (live demo 1986)
  • Mutilation (demo, 1986)

Singles

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Year Song Album
1993 "The Philosopher" Individual Thought Patterns
1995 "Empty Words" Symbolic
1998 "Spirit Crusher" The Sound of Perseverance

Video albums

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Music videos

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  • "Lack of Comprehension" (1991)
  • "The Philosopher" (1993)

Notes

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References

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The discography of Death, an influential American death metal band formed in 1983 by guitarist and vocalist Chuck Schuldiner in Florida, comprises seven studio albums released between 1987 and 1998, alongside live albums, demos, and compilations that trace the band's pioneering role in defining and evolving the genre. Death's early output, beginning with the self-released demos Death by Metal (1984), Infernal Death (1985), and Reign of Terror (1986), laid the groundwork for extreme metal through raw, aggressive compositions influenced by thrash and hardcore punk. Their debut studio album, Scream Bloody Gore (1987, Combat Records), is recognized as one of the inaugural full-length death metal records, introducing hallmark elements like guttural vocals, blast beats, and themes of gore and horror that shaped the subgenre's sound. Follow-up albums Leprosy (1988, Combat Records) and Spiritual Healing (1990, Combat Records) expanded on this foundation, incorporating more complex song structures and social critiques while maintaining brutal intensity, solidifying Death's status as genre trailblazers. From the early onward, Death's music grew progressively sophisticated, blending technical proficiency with and neoclassical influences under Schuldiner's leadership. (1991, Relativity Records), featuring guest keyboards by Cynic's , marked a shift toward intricate arrangements and philosophical lyrics. This evolution continued in (1993, Relativity Records), (1995, Roadrunner Records), and the final studio effort (1998, Nuclear Blast Records), which incorporated epic scope and virtuoso performances from members like drummer and guitarist . Later releases, including the live album Live in L.A. (Death & Raw) (2001, Nuclear Blast Records) and the compilation Fate: The Best of Death (1992, Relativity Records), preserve the band's legacy, with Schuldiner's death from complications of pontine glioma in 2001 halting new material. Reissues by labels like have sustained Death's impact, inspiring countless acts in death and through their innovative discography.

Albums

Studio albums

Death's studio discography comprises seven full-length albums released between 1987 and 1998, marking the band's progression from pioneering raw to increasingly technical and progressive compositions under the leadership of founder . The early releases established the genre's brutal foundations, while later works incorporated complex instrumentation and melodic structures, influencing subsequent subgenres. These albums were primarily issued on vinyl, cassette, and formats, with several receiving deluxe reissues by in 2016 featuring remastered audio and bonus tracks from the era.
AlbumRelease DateLabelFormatsPeak Chart Positions
May 25, 1987CD, Cassette, LP2016 reissue: US #174
August 12, 1988CD, Cassette, LP—
Spiritual HealingFebruary 16, 1990CD, Cassette, LPNetherlands #63
October 22, 1991Relativity RecordsCD, LPUS Heatseekers #34
June 22, 1993Relativity RecordsCD, Cassette, LPUS Heatseekers #30; #86
SymbolicMarch 21, 1995CD, LP #64; #35; #68
The Sound of PerseveranceAugust 31, 1998Nuclear BlastCDUS Heatseekers #47; #35; #60; #93
Scream Bloody Gore introduced Death's signature sound with aggressive, thrash-derived riffs and guttural vocals, setting the template for death metal's intensity through tracks like "Zombie Ritual." refined this aggression with tighter song structures and thematic depth on mortality, exemplified by "Pull the Plug," while maintaining a raw, underground edge. Spiritual Healing shifted toward melodic interludes and philosophical lyrics, incorporating cleaner production and solos that hinted at Schuldiner's growing compositional ambition, as heard in the title track. Human marked a pivotal technical leap, featuring intricate rhythms from new collaborators like bassist Steve DiGiorgio and drummer Sean Reinert, with songs like "Lack of Comprehension" blending brutality and precision. Individual Thought Patterns built on this with even more dynamic arrangements and virtuosic drumming by Gene Hoglan, emphasizing progressive twists in tracks such as "The Philosopher" without sacrificing heaviness. Symbolic achieved a balance of melody and aggression, showcasing Schuldiner's matured songwriting through soaring leads in "Crystal Mountain" and a polished, atmospheric production. The Sound of Perseverance culminated the evolution, integrating progressive metal elements and cover songs like King's X's "Painkiller," with extended compositions like "Voice of the Soul" highlighting emotional depth and instrumental prowess. The 2016 Relapse reissues of the first four albums included archival demos and live recordings, providing insight into the band's formative years and enhancing their legacy.

Live albums

Death's live albums capture the band's intense performances across various tours, primarily from the mid-1990s onward, showcasing the evolution of their sound in front of audiences. These releases, often drawn from the final lineup featuring on guitar and vocals, on drums, on guitar, and on bass, highlight the raw energy of concerts tied to albums like (1998). Posthumous and archival efforts, particularly through labels Nuclear Blast and , have preserved these recordings, emphasizing fan demand for authentic live documentation beyond studio works. The band's first official live album, Live in L.A. (Death & Raw), was released on October 16, 2001, by Nuclear Blast in CD format. Recorded on December 5, 1998, at the Whiskey a Go-Go in Los Angeles, California, during the The Sound of Perseverance 1998 America tour, it features a 13-track setlist dominated by material from that album, including "Spirit Crusher," "Crystal Mountain," and "Flesh and the Power It Holds," alongside earlier staples like "Zombie Ritual" and "Pull the Plug." The recording captures the band's precision and aggression in a club setting, with a runtime of approximately 74 minutes. Similarly, Live in Eindhoven '98 followed shortly after on October 30, 2001, via Nuclear Blast as a CD+DVD package. Captured at the festival in , , in May 1998 during the same tour, it presents an 11-track performance emphasizing The Sound of Perseverance tracks such as "The Philosopher," "Suicide Machine," and "Voice of the Soul," with nods to prior eras via "Symbolic" and "Lack of Comprehension." The audio mix highlights the festival atmosphere, running about 60 minutes, and was partly aimed at supporting Schuldiner's medical fund. Live in Cottbus '98, released November 11, 2005, by Nuclear Blast as a DVD (with embedded audio tracks), documents a October 10, 1998, show at the Glad-House in Cottbus, Germany, again from the The Sound of Perseverance tour. Its 10-track setlist mirrors the era's focus, opening with "The Philosopher" and "Spirit Crusher," progressing through "Scavenger of Human Sorrow," "Flesh and the Power It Holds," and a drum solo into "Holy Wars... The Punishment Due" (a Megadeth cover), before closing with "Symbolic" and "Pull the Plug." Billed as an "official bootleg," the release prioritizes video but includes high-quality stereo audio for standalone listening, totaling around 56 minutes. In 2012, issued Vivus!, a double-CD compilation of live material from 1993-1998 tours, released on 28. It repackages the full Live in L.A. on disc one and a variant of the Eindhoven set on disc two, with 24 tracks overall spanning Individual Thought Patterns (1993) through . Highlights include extended renditions of "Trapped in a Corner," "Together as One," and "Painkiller" (a cover), illustrating the band's setlist evolution and crowd interaction across European and American dates. The deluxe edition features new and photos, underscoring its role as a career in live form. The Non:Analog - On:Stage Series, launched in 2020 by Relapse Records in digital, LP, and CD formats, represents a series of archival releases sourced from fan-club tape archives, offering previously unreleased shows from across Death's career to address gaps in post-2012 documentation. These volumes focus on early-to-mid periods, with setlists reflecting contemporaneous studio albums. For instance, the Montreal, Quebec, edition (June 22, 1995, at Le Medley) draws from the Symbolic (1995) tour, featuring eight tracks like "Spiritual Healing," "The Philosopher," "Zero Tolerance," and "Symbolic." The New Rochelle, New York, release (December 3, 1988, at Iroquois Ballroom) captures the proto-death metal phase tied to Scream Bloody Gore (1987), with 11 songs including "Zombie Ritual," "Pull the Plug," and "Evil Dead." Tijuana, Mexico (October 6, 1990, at Blackout Club), aligns with the Leprosy (1988) era, delivering nine tracks such as "Mutilation," "Living Monstrosity," "Within the Mind," and "Left to Die." The Showcase Theater, California, volume (October 7, 1995) echoes Symbolic with selections like "Crystal Mountain" and "Voice of the Soul." An unknown venue show from 1990/1991 highlights Spiritual Healing (1990) material, while the Tampa, Florida, edition (1989, at The Hangar) revisits Leprosy with raw performances of "Scavenger of Human Sorrow" precursors and "Choke on It." Each installment, typically 8-11 tracks, preserves the analog tape quality and venue-specific energy, making them essential for understanding the band's live progression.

Compilation albums

Death's compilation albums primarily consist of retrospective collections drawing from their early studio recordings, serving as accessible entry points for fans into the band's foundational sound. These releases aggregate key tracks from the group's initial phase, emphasizing the raw aggression and technical evolution seen in albums like (1987), (1988), Spiritual Healing (1990), and (1991). Unlike full studio or live offerings, these compilations curate selections to highlight seminal compositions without additional performances or demos. The band's most prominent standalone compilation is Fate: The Best of Death, released in 1992 by Relativity Records in CD, LP, and cassette formats. This 10-track collection features re-recorded or remastered versions of standout songs from Death's first four studio albums, capturing the shift from gore-themed brutality to more introspective themes. Tracks include "Zombie Ritual" and "Mutilation" from Scream Bloody Gore, "Together as One," "Open Casket," and "Left to Die" from Leprosy, "Spiritual Healing," "Within the Mind," and "Baptized in Blood" from Spiritual Healing, and "Suicide Machine" and "Altering the Future" from Human. The album was later reissued by Relapse Records in 2023 with updated remastering for enhanced audio clarity. In 1999, Death contributed to the multi-artist box set Victims of Death: The Best of Decade of Chaos, a limited-edition 5-CD compilation on Century Media Records featuring retrospective discs from Dark Angel, Forbidden, Exodus, Possessed, and Death. Death's portion reprints the full Fate: The Best of Death tracklist as the third disc, presented as a reissue without new bonus material but within a broader context celebrating 1980s thrash and early death metal pioneers. This set functions as a comprehensive retrospective for the genre's "decade of chaos," with each band's selections remastered for the release and packaged in a numbered box for collectors. No hybrid live inclusions appear, maintaining a focus on studio origins.
TitleRelease YearLabelFormatTrack Selection Origins
Fate: The Best of Death1992Relativity RecordsCD, LP, CassetteScream Bloody Gore (1987): "Zombie Ritual," "Mutilation"; Leprosy (1988): "Together as One," "Open Casket," "Left to Die"; Spiritual Healing (1990): "Spiritual Healing," "Within the Mind," "Baptized in Blood"; Human (1991): "Suicide Machine," "Altering the Future"
Victims of Death: The Best of Decade of Chaos (Death's disc)1999Century Media5-CD Box Set (Limited Edition)Identical to Fate: The Best of Death (full 10 tracks, remastered reissue)

Other audio releases

Demo albums

Death's early years were marked by a series of self-produced demo tapes and rehearsal recordings, primarily distributed on cassette through underground networks, which helped establish the band's raw, aggressive sound in the nascent scene. Formed initially as Mantas in 1983 by , , and , the group renamed itself Death in late and produced these materials as precursors to their professional debut, aiding in attracting attention from labels like . The foundational demo, Death by Metal, was recorded and released in 1984 under the Mantas moniker before the , capturing the band's initial thrash-influenced style on a single-sided cassette. It featured five tracks: "Death by Metal," "," "Power of Darkness," "Mantas," and "Curse of the Priest," with Schuldiner handling guitars and vocals alongside on drums and on guitar. This tape, limited to handmade copies with xeroxed covers, laid the groundwork for Death's thematic focus on horror and violence, influencing subsequent material. A under the Death name later replaced "Mantas" (a self-titled track) with "," adjusted other song placements, and included "Beyond the Unholy Grave," but the original Mantas version remains key to understanding the band's formation. In 1985, Death released several short demos that refined their sound, often recorded in home or rehearsal settings with evolving lineups including bassist Erik Meade and drummer Eric Brecht. Infernal Death, issued in March on cassette, included three tracks—"Infernal Death," "Baptized in Blood," and "Archangel"—showcasing Schuldiner's growing songwriting prowess and the band's shift toward more complex riffs. Rigor Mortis, released in April as a single-sided cassette rehearsal demo, featured two versions of the title track, emphasizing brutal, grinding rhythms during a period when the band operated as a duo with occasional collaborators. Later that year, in October, Back from the Dead emerged as a more substantial cassette demo with eight tracks: an intro, "Back from the Dead," "Mutilation," "Reign of Terror," "Beyond the Unholy Grave," "Baptized in Blood," "Legion of Doom," and "Corpse Grinder," some of which recycled earlier ideas but demonstrated improved production and lineup stability. These 1985 releases, totaling around 20-25 minutes each, circulated informally among fans and promoters, building buzz without commercial distribution. By 1986, as Death prepared material for their debut album, demos like in April—recorded during a brief stint in —highlighted polished versions of key songs: "Land of No Return," "Zombie Ritual," and "Mutilation," which directly informed tracks on . A precursor rehearsal tape for the album, often called Scream Bloody Gore Aborted Sessions or simply the 1986 rehearsals from May and August, included early versions of "Torn to Pieces," "Legion of Doom," "Scream Bloody Gore," "Sacrificial," "Mutilation," "Land of No Return," and "Baptized in Blood," captured in studios as the band honed selections for label submission. These sessions, instrumental in securing the deal, totaled about 25 minutes and featured Schuldiner's solo guitar and vocal experiments. Complementing these named demos, Death produced numerous untitled rehearsal and live tapes between 1984 and 1986, estimated at 7 to 11 sessions based on bootleg compilations and fan archives, often featuring raw performances of evolving tracks like "Corpse Grinder," "Witch of Hell," and covers such as Slayer's "." Recorded in garages or small venues in , these cassettes—such as Live Tape #1 through #8 and various rehearsal tapes—remained unofficial, with many tracks partially lost or circulating only via bootlegs. None of the early demos received official reissues during the band's active years, preserving their status as rare artifacts of the underground era, though elements later appeared in retrospective compilations. In recent years, the label released Death: The Complete Demos 1984-1987 as a limited 3-LP multi-color vinyl around 2023-2025, compiling all early demos including the Mantas material with remastered audio for broader accessibility as of November 2025.
Demo TitleYearFormatKey TracksNotes
Death by Metal (as Mantas)1984CassetteDeath by Metal, Legion of Doom, Power of Darkness, Mantas, Curse of the PriestFoundational tape; original Mantas version; reissued under Death name with "Mantas" replaced by "Evil Dead."
Infernal Death1985CassetteInfernal Death, Baptized in Blood, March release; early label audition material.
Rigor Mortis1985Cassette, Rigor Mortis (Rough Mix)April rehearsal; duo-focused session.
Back from the Dead1985CassetteBack from the Dead, , , Beyond the Unholy GraveOctober; expanded lineup, 21 minutes total.
Mutilation1986CassetteLand of No Return, Zombie Ritual, April; recorded out-of-state, precursor to debut.
Scream Bloody Gore Rehearsals1986CassetteTorn to Pieces, , , SacrificialMay/August sessions; directly led to album signing.

Singles

Death did not issue any commercial singles or physical promo singles throughout their career. Key tracks from their albums were promoted through , radio airplay, and album samplers during their evolution toward progressive in the 1990s. Notable promotional efforts included videos for "Lack of Comprehension" (1991, from ), "The Philosopher" (1993, from ), "Empty Words" (1995, from ), and "Spirit Crusher" (1998, from ), which highlighted the band's technical and melodic advancements without dedicated single releases.
TitleYearFormatLabelParent AlbumNotes
Lack of Comprehension1991Promotional videoRelativity RecordsVideo and radio promo for album launch; no physical single.
The Philosopher1993Promotional videoRelativity RecordsLead track promo via video and press; no physical single.
Empty Words1995Promotional videoRoadrunner RecordsVideo aimed at expanding audience reach; no physical single.
Spirit Crusher1998Promotional videoRoadrunner RecordsVideo and radio promo supporting album's progressive themes; no physical single.

Video releases

Video albums

Death's video albums primarily consist of official live concert recordings released on VHS and DVD formats, capturing the band's performances during their active years from the late 1980s through 1998, as well as a posthumous documentary. These releases document key tours supporting albums like Spiritual Healing, Human, Individual Thought Patterns, Symbolic, and The Sound of Perseverance, often featuring the evolving lineup centered around founder Chuck Schuldiner. Many were issued by Nuclear Blast in the early 2000s as posthumous DVDs sourced from analog footage, providing visual complements to the band's live audio albums. The earliest official video release featuring Death is the split VHS Ultimate Revenge 2, recorded on October 23, 1988, at The Ritz in during a multi-band thrash tour. Death's segment, lasting approximately 20 minutes, showcases an early lineup with Schuldiner on vocals and guitar, on guitar, on bass, and Bill Andrews on drums, performing raw tracks from and such as "Zombie Ritual," "Pull the Plug," and "Leprosy." Released in 1989 by in NTSC format with stereo audio, it highlights the band's aggressive proto-death metal sound amid shared billing with Dark Angel, Forbidden, Faith or Fear, and . In 2001, Nuclear Blast released two DVD editions of 1998 live shows from the The Sound of Perseverance tour, both running about 60 minutes and featuring high-energy performances by Schuldiner, Shannon Hamm on guitar, Scott Clendenin on bass, and Richard Christy on drums. Live in Eindhoven '98, filmed at the Dynamo Open Air festival in the Netherlands on May 31, 1998, opens with "The Philosopher" and includes progressive-leaning tracks like "Spirit Crusher," "Crystal Mountain," and "Voice of the Soul," emphasizing the band's technical prowess in a festival setting with clear analog-sourced video and audio. Similarly, Live in L.A. (Death & Raw) is a split release with the band Raw, recorded on December 5, 1998, at the Whisky a Go-Go in Los Angeles; Death's portion focuses on set staples such as "Trapped," "Scavenger of Human Sorrow," and "Flesh and the Power It Holds," presented in NTSC DVD format with multi-camera footage. A VHS edition of the latter was also issued concurrently. These DVDs, drawn from professional multi-track recordings, offer some of the highest-quality visual documentation of Death's late-period evolution. Nuclear Blast followed with Live in Cottbus '98 in 2005, marketed as an "official bootleg" DVD of a October 10, 1998, performance in Cottbus, Germany, during the European leg of the The Sound of Perseverance tour. Clocking in at 52 minutes, it features a 12-song set mirroring the Eindhoven show, including "1000 Eyes," "Symbolic," and "Painkiller" (a Judas Priest cover), with Schuldiner's intricate guitar work and the rhythm section's precision captured via on-site video recording. The PAL-format release preserves the raw energy of a club environment, though audio quality reflects analog origins with minor crowd noise. This posthumous edition underscores the label's efforts to archive rare tour footage after Schuldiner's passing in 2001. Beyond concert films, the 2018 DVD release of Death by Metal serves as a comprehensive documentary on the band's history, directed by David T. Harris and Matthew Lon Gust. Released on via MVD Visual (running 107 minutes), it chronicles Schuldiner's life, the formation of in 1983, and their influence on through interviews with band members, family, and peers like and , alongside archival footage from early rehearsals and tours. While not a live performance video, it includes clips from 1990s shows and emphasizes conceptual milestones like the shift toward progressive elements in later albums. In 2020, launched the Non:Analog - On Stage Series, releasing digital video counterparts to analog live recordings from 1990–1995 tours, available via streaming platforms and . Examples include full-show footage from (June 22, 1995, supporting Symbolic) with tracks like "Spiritual Healing" and "The Philosopher," and (October 6, 1990, from the tour) featuring "Lack of Comprehension" and "Suicide Machine." These approximately 60-minute videos, remastered from fan and professional sources, extend the archival efforts into the digital era, though they remain non-physical formats without dedicated DVD editions. The series highlights earlier lineups, such as the 1995 version with Bobby Loebzel on guitar and Kelly Conlon on bass, and notes the incompleteness of surviving VHS tapes due to analog degradation.
TitleYearFormatLabelRuntimeKey Details
Ultimate Revenge 21989~20 min (Death segment)Split live; recorded 1988 NYC; early setlist from era.
Live in Eindhoven '982001DVD (NTSC/PAL)Nuclear Blast60 minDynamo Festival; tour focus.
Live in L.A. (Death & Raw)2001Nuclear Blast60 minSplit with Raw; Whisky a Go-Go; progressive tracks emphasized.
Live in Cottbus '982005DVD (PAL)Nuclear Blast52 minOfficial bootleg; German club show; full 1998 set.
Death by Metal2018DVDMVD Visual107 min; archival clips from 1980s–1990s.
Non:Analog - On Stage Series (various)2020Digital video50–70 min per showStreaming clips; 1990–1995 tours; e.g., Montreal '95, Tijuana '90.
These releases, while not exhaustive due to limited official analog preservation, provide essential visual context to Death's touring legacy, paralleling their live audio counterparts without overlapping into standalone music videos.

Music videos

Death, the pioneering death metal band founded by , produced only two official music videos during its career, both released in the early to promote key tracks from their and help broaden their appeal beyond the underground metal scene through exposure. The first video, for "Lack of Comprehension" from the 1991 album , was directed by David S. Bellino and produced by . It features a mix of conceptual and band performance footage, emphasizing the song's progressive elements and Schuldiner's evolving vocal style. The video received rotation on MTV's , contributing to Death's growing visibility among broader heavy metal audiences at a time when the genre was gaining mainstream traction. In 1993, the band released the video for "The Philosopher," the lead single from , directed by Josh Klausner. This live/studio hybrid incorporates narrative elements, including scenes with a young boy that drew comedic commentary on , blending performance shots with symbolic visuals to underscore the track's philosophical lyrics. It achieved significant airplay, further expanding Death's reach and highlighting their shift toward more technical and . These videos were also included in VHS compilations and later digital remasters by , preserving their role in the band's promotional history despite the limited output focused on high-impact singles.

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  21. https://death.bandcamp.com/album/non-analog-on-stage-series-new-rochelle-ny-12-03-1988
  22. https://death.bandcamp.com/album/non-analog-on-stage-series-tijuana-10-06-1990
  23. https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2020/03/31/death-live-relapse-records-presents-death-non-analog-on-stage-series/
  24. https://www.discogs.com/master/15939-Death-Fate-The-Best-Of-Death
  25. https://death.bandcamp.com/album/fate-the-best-of-death-reissue
  26. https://www.discogs.com/release/32793816-Dark-Angel-3-Forbidden-3-Death-2-Exodus-6-Possessed-Victims-Of-Death-The-Best-Of-Decade-Of-Chaos
  27. https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Mantas/35328
  28. https://www.discogs.com/release/3678845-Death-Death-By-Metal
  29. https://www.metal-archives.com/albums/Mantas/Death_by_Metal/101903
  30. https://www.discogs.com/release/3679006-Death-Infernal-Death
  31. https://www.discogs.com/release/3678993-Death-Rigor-Mortis
  32. https://www.discogs.com/release/6203772-Death-Back-From-The-Dead
  33. https://www.discogs.com/release/3678862-Death-Mutilation
  34. https://www.metal-archives.com/albums/Death/Scream_Bloody_Gore_Aborted_Sessions/186051
  35. https://deathshallrise.com/produkt/death-the-complete-demos-discography-1984-1987-limited-3-lp-multi-colored-vinyl-box-set/
  36. https://www.discogs.com/artist/254268-Death-2
  37. https://www.discogs.com/artist/254268-Death-2?type=Releases&subtype=Videos&filter_anv=0
  38. https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Death/141
  39. https://www.discogs.com/release/5472478-Various-Ultimate-Revenge-2
  40. https://www.metal-archives.com/albums/Dark_Angel_-_Death_-_Forbidden_-_Faith_or_Fear_-_Raven/Ultimate_Revenge_2/261742
  41. https://www.discogs.com/master/15952-Death-Live-In-Eindhoven-98
  42. https://www.discogs.com/release/12231073-Death-Death-By-Metal
  43. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8678982/
  44. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nl_gHeMShNU
  45. https://blabbermouth.net/news/death-previously-unseen-behind-the-scenes-footage-from-lack-of-comprehension-video-shoot
  46. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTpSCVM33og
  47. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt34000334/
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