Chuck Schuldiner
Death metal musician and songwriter
Death metal musician and songwriter
2001
25 years ago — 34 years old
Artists & Creatives
United States
A prominent figure in the death metal genre, this musician founded the band Death and significantly influenced metal music through complex compositions and lyrical themes. The band released several seminal albums, including 'Scream Bloody Gore' and 'Human,' which helped establish the foundations of technical death metal. In addition to work with Death, this musician also formed the band Control Denied and contributed to various projects in the metal community. This individual's guitar playing and songwriting skills earned admiration among peers and fans alike.
Founded the band Death
Released influential albums like 'Human'
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