Obituary Deliver a Brutal, No-Frills Death Metal Assault at Marathon Music Works
Marathon Music Works — Nashville, TN | October 31, 2021
Obituary delivered a crushing, uncompromising performance at Marathon Music Works on October 31, 2021, turning Halloween night into a blunt-force death metal showcase built on weight, simplicity, and sheer authority. In a venue known for loud, heavy shows, the band leaned fully into density and groove, proving once again that restraint can hit harder than speed.
The strongest reactions came during defining staples like “Slowly We Rot,” “Chopped in Half,” and “Redneck Stomp,” each landing with massive low-end impact. John Tardy’s vocals were unmistakable—raw, cavernous, and rhythmically locked to the riffs—while the band behind him maintained a thick, deliberate pulse that never wavered. Rather than chasing chaos, Obituary focused on control and repetition, letting heaviness do the work.
Musically, the band was relentless and disciplined. Guitars stayed low and grinding, the rhythm section remained tightly synchronized, and transitions were minimal and purposeful. The set moved with bulldozer momentum—slow, crushing, and unstoppable—perfectly suited to the room and the crowd’s appetite for brutality.
Additional selections spanned Obituary’s core catalog, reinforcing their reputation as architects of groove-based death metal rather than technical excess. The pacing never let up, maintaining tension and physical impact from start to finish.
This Marathon Music Works performance captured Obituary at full strength—slow, crushing, and unwavering in their commitment to heaviness over hype.
Band (2021 touring lineup)
John Tardy — vocals
Trevor Peres — guitar
Kenny Andrews — guitar
Terry Butler — bass
Donald Tardy — drums
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