#154 - Gorguts - Obscura

About this episode

The episode explores Gorguts' innovative album 'Obscura' and its impact on the death metal genre.

This week on Riff Worship, we dive deep into the technical and spiritual labyrinth of Gorguts’ 1998 masterpiece, Obscura! Often hailed as one of the most innovative death metal albums of all time, Obscura was a radical departure that redefined the genre's boundaries. We trace the band’s journey from their 1989 formation in Sherbrooke, Quebec, through their early days with Roadrunner Records and legendary producer Scott Burns. We’ll explore how being dropped by their label and a four-year hiatus led to a period of intense experimentation and fine-tuning. In this episode, we’ll also discuss: How gutiarist/vocalist Luc Lemay’s conservatory education in violin and composition influenced the architecture of Gorguts’ songwriting. The critical role of late guitarist Steeve Hurdle in pushing the band’s sonic textures and thematic depth. Reconnecting with engineer Pierre Rémillard (Cryptopsy, Kataklysm, Voivod) at Studio Victor to capture the album’s raw, natural sound! Help Steve Evetts Rebuild His Studio: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-steve-evetts-rebuild-his-studio Recommendations: Human Remains - Using Sickness as a Hero SPENT CASE - FEAR STATE SERPENT LORD - The Once Forgotten Ways…

People in this episode

Hosts: Austin Paulson, Dylan Adams, Justin Swindle

Topics covered

• Gorguts
• Obscura
• death metal
• music production
• songwriting
• band history
• album analysis

Keywords

• Gorguts
• Obscura
• death metal
• album analysis
• Luc Lemay
• music production
• Scott Burns
• Studio Victor

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Gorguts, Roadrunner Records, Studio Victor

Books & works: Obscura, Human Remains - Using Sickness as a Hero, SPENT CASE - FEAR STATE, SERPENT LORD - The Once Forgotten Ways of Old, The Smashing Pumpkins - Adore

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