Obituary is listed by Nielsen Soundscan as the fifth best-selling death metal band of all time and their albums have sold 368,184 copies. Their 1992 release "The End Complete" has also more than 103,378 copies in the United States alone.
After 1997's Back from the Dead album, the band had grown tired of touring which led to the band disbanding. During the hiatus, Donald Tardy played in Andrew W.K.'s touring band (during W.K.'s appearance on Saturday Night Live Tardy wore an Obituary shirt). Allen West focused on his two projects, Lowbrow and Six Feet Under while not playing in Obituary. Trevor Peres formed Catastrophic in 2001. The band reformed in 2003 and Catastrophic continued to exist alongside the reformed Obituary. Catastrophic released one album, The Cleansing, in 2001. Obituary's reunion album, Frozen in Time was released in 2005. The band's first live DVD, "Frozen Alive", was released in January of 2007.
Obituary are currently signed to Candlelight Records for their seventh album Xecutioner's Return, which was released on August 28, 2007.
Obituary's guitarist, Allen West, was recently imprisoned for D.U.I. (driving under the influence of alcohol) and released in January 2008. During his incarceration, Ralph Santolla served as West's replacement. It is uncertain at this time whether or not West will be returning to the band.
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Obituary Lyrics
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Lyrics:
Killing victims
Die, enter hell
Killer's lifting
Lifeless shell
See the vengeance
Flowing in the depths
Killing victims
Die, enter hell
Killer's lifting
Lifeless shell
See the vengeance
Flowing in the depths
Killing victims
Die, enter hell
Killer's lifting
Lifeless shell
See the vengeance
Flowing in the depths
The lyrics of Obituary's "Killing Victims" depict the aftermath of a brutal murder spree perpetrated by a sadistic killer. The repeated phrase "Killing victims, die, enter hell" is a sinister mantra that reflects the killer's total lack of empathy or remorse for his actions. The image of the "killer's lifting lifeless shell" is a chilling reminder of the finality of death and the cruel nature of the killer's deeds. The verse also mentions the "vengeance flowing in the depths," which may refer to the collective anger and sorrow felt by those affected by the murders, or perhaps even the vengeful spirit of the victims themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Holes burn deep in your chest
The intense pain of losing loved ones feels like a physical wound that leaves a deep, aching hole in your heart.
Iced entrails with the rest
The brutal act of killing and mutilating someone leaves their entrails iced and lifeless, just like the rest of their body.
Staring down into the abyss
The killer becomes lost in a dark, twisted mindset as they contemplate the depths of their own depravity.
Slicing through flesh with the kiss
The killer takes pleasure in inflicting pain and violence, using their weapon as a twisted form of affection.
Our aim to kill and not dismiss
The killer is focused solely on their goal of taking life, with no regard for the humanity of their victims.
All the pain you can't resist
The victims are unable to resist the pain, fear, and helplessness inflicted upon them by their killer.
Victims sent to the hereafter
The killer believes that they hold the power to send their victims to the afterlife, taking away their chance of reaching it on their own.
Destroy the mind of every man
The killer seeks to not only physically destroy their victims, but also to break their spirits and ruin their sense of self and safety.
Nothing might be done we'll stand
Despite the atrocities committed, the killer remains committed to their cause and believes that nothing can stop them.
Find the one who's done the deed
Those affected by the killings become obsessed with finding the perpetrator and bringing them to justice.
Found the gun set off the seed
The discovery of the murder weapon serves as a catalyst for the investigation, ultimately leading to the killer's arrest and punishment.
All there is to do is feed
The killer becomes fixated on their need to kill and feels like they must continuously feed their violent urges.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALLEN WEST, DONALD WILLIAM TARDY, FRANK WATKINS, JOHN RUSSELL TARDY, TREVOR LEON PERES
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