World Demise

World Demise is the fourth album by American death metal band Obituary. It was released on September 6, 1994. A music video was made for the track "Don't Care".

World Demise
Studio album by Obituary
Released	September 6, 1994
Recorded	1993–1994 at Morrisound Recording, Tampa, Florida
Genre	Death metal
Length	50:57
Label	Roadrunner
Producer	Scott Burns and Obituary
Obituary chronology
The End Complete (1992) World Demise (1994) Back from the Dead (1997)
Singles from World Demise
"Don't Care" Released: 1994

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic
Collector's Guide to Heavy Metal	7/10

Production

Of note, World Demise was the last album recorded with long-time producer Scott Burns until Frozen in Time.

Musical style

While remaining, at the core, a death metal band, there's definite changes in Obituary's overall sound. World Demise has, in general, a slower pace and more groove-oriented beats. The band also increased the use of sampling.

Track listing

• All songs written and arranged by Obituary.

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Don't Care"	3:08
2.	"World Demise"	3:43
3.	"Burned In"	3:32
4.	"Redefine"	4:39
5.	"Paralyzing"	4:57
6.	"Lost"	3:59
7.	"Solid State"	4:38
8.	"Splattered"	4:15
9.	"Final Thoughts"	4:08
10.	"Boiling Point"	3:09
11.	"Set in Stone"	4:50
12.	"Kill for Me"	5:59
Total length:		50:57

Bonus Tracks 1998 Roadrunner Remasters

No.	Title	Length
13.	"Killing Victims Found"	5:05
14.	"Infected [Live]"	5:00
15.	"Godly Beings [Live]"	2:01
16.	"Body Bag [Live]"	5:59
Total length:		1:07:22

Personnel

• John Tardy - vocals
• Allen West - lead guitar
• Trevor Peres - rhythm guitar
• Frank Watkins - bass
• Donald Tardy - drums

References

Bibliography

• Mudrian, Albert. (2004). Choosing Death: The Improbable History of Death Metal & Grindcore. Port Townsend, WA: Feral House. ISBN 1-932595-04-X
• Obituary (1994). World Demise. [CD]. New York, NY: Roadrunner Records. The Obituary Remasters (1998).

External links

• World Demise at Media Club