Little bit of everything here, that manic thrash energy, the crushing power of death metal, the evil proto-black metal sound, all tied together with Trey’s unique and otherworldly songwriting: “Back then, I really wanted to destroy everybody. I wanted people to have to work a lot harder after the fans witnessed what we had going on. I wanted to smoke people. I really believed that bands were challenging each other, trying to outdo each other and make each other quit - almost like the rivalries with East Coast and West Coast rappers. I really kind of thought people wanted to write parts that would engulf the whole world. I wanted to get onstage and have people go, "Holy shit - what the fuck is going on?" I wanted to write stuff that would make other bands run and hide. It's not really very nice, but that's what drove me."
Man one of the reasons I recorded one of my albums straight thru no punch was because Pete did it and I was like I need to at least try. And I succeeded with about half the songs. The other half took 2-3. Granted, while the drums I played weren't easy, they weren't Commando level. But at least I know I COULD do a 1 take even tho I never did again 😅
Who the fuck says you can't sing along to death metal? "ghouls attack the church, crush the holy priest" is one of the most memorable lines in any song in any genre, how the fuck couldn't you sing along to it.
@@Shanksftw did you fucking reply to your own comment? i guess you revisited the video after two years saw the comment and forgot that it was by you lol
@@johnmirra5276 didn't expect to get a comment so fast on a 6 year old video. But if you think about it ,it makes sense as every good person listens to this at least once per day
Trey and Brunelle, perfect combination, chaos and melody. This album and abominations of desolation almost the same but still different. The best death metal.
Chapel Of Ghouls [Music: Azagthoth] [Lyrics: Azagthoth, Browning] Ghouls attack the church Crush the holy priest Turning the cross towards hell Writhe with satan's flames Crush the priest The feeble church [Solo: Brunelle] Dead - your god is dead Fools - your god is dead Useless prayers of lies Behold satan's rise Crush the priest The feeble church The family of dog Lust upon my altar [Solo: Azagthoth] [Solo: Brunelle] Demons attack with hate Satan in the fires of hell awaits Death against you all God hear my death call [long Chorus] [Solo: Brunelle]
This is not only one of the best Death Metal songs of all time, this is one of the best songs ever written. If you don't get it, smoke up and listen to this again...
Came here after watching a couple of Cradle of Filth videos for the very first time - sorry COF, but Morbid Angel were doing it far better 30 years ago!
I fucking know morbid ángel in consecuence by my brother in 2003 he show me Leading of the rats hes make me crazy i have 23 today and i feel this album like a first time
I once had a rehearsal tape with songs on it from before Blessed Are The Sick came out. I was blown away by the power, the riffing. Then the LP came out and I felt like the quality studio recording was a bit of a let down. Succeeding releases lacked the power and the riffing even more so. It never got better than Altars Of Madness.
Little bit of everything here, that manic thrash energy, the crushing power of death metal, the evil proto-black metal sound, all tied together with Trey’s unique and otherworldly songwriting:
“Back then, I really wanted to destroy everybody. I wanted people to have to work a lot harder after the fans witnessed what we had going on. I wanted to smoke people. I really believed that bands were challenging each other, trying to outdo each other and make each other quit - almost like the rivalries with East Coast and West Coast rappers. I really kind of thought people wanted to write parts that would engulf the whole world. I wanted to get onstage and have people go, "Holy shit - what the fuck is going on?" I wanted to write stuff that would make other bands run and hide. It's not really very nice, but that's what drove me."
That's an awesome quote thanks for putting that up.
Pete Sandoval is unstoppable. No pro-tools or drum replacement technology. This was recorded straight to tape.
With Cthullus help!
Man one of the reasons I recorded one of my albums straight thru no punch was because Pete did it and I was like I need to at least try. And I succeeded with about half the songs. The other half took 2-3.
Granted, while the drums I played weren't easy, they weren't Commando level. But at least I know I COULD do a 1 take even tho I never did again 😅
Yeah, no trigger
30 years later still a masterpiece.
Indeed!
Estoy de acuerdo contigo !!
3:56
This is my favourite Morbid Angel song
Who the fuck says you can't sing along to death metal? "ghouls attack the church, crush the holy priest" is one of the most memorable lines in any song in any genre, how the fuck couldn't you sing along to it.
Maybe the best comment I have ever heard....
Fuck dude fkin right
Opeth is easy to sing along to. Especially in Ghost Reveries
Straight up a banger
RESPECT...
the faces. fucking love this record
One of the best death metal albums of all the times!!!!
3:30 to 4:13 I've always felt, were the most horrific and scary music and vocal combos ever recorded, by anyone, ever.
U damn right about that
You're right and the solo prior to it is sweetest cry of angels at the gates of heaven
best song off of the entire album. love the interlude solos with Pete smashing his drums into the ground
Agreed, Trey kills it on that song. In fact, this entire album is excellent
@@Shanksftw did you fucking reply to your own comment? i guess you revisited the video after two years saw the comment and forgot that it was by you lol
Lol
@@johnmirra5276 didn't expect to get a comment so fast on a 6 year old video. But if you think about it ,it makes sense as every good person listens to this at least once per day
Magical pain!
1:30 and 1:50 😭😭😭 sooo beautiful!!!
"Dead. Your God is Dead"
I started worshipping the guy from Mayhem. Is that what he meant?
Kevin Miller yes
Nice profile pic.
Fools; your god is Dead!
Bought this when it came out and still have this song memorized .
Me too. Fallen in love with this album
Me too. didnt know humankind could make so insanely music like this, LOVE IT:)
Trey and Brunelle, perfect combination, chaos and melody. This album and abominations of desolation almost the same but still different. The best death metal.
Definitely a must to practice becoming a good drum player
He is not good, he is one of a kind and a god of drums. Fking best of all times:)
In 2022 this song has so much meaning. Ghouls living among us…
"Among us"📮
AMONG US?
Absolutely amazing very talented musicians love these guys
Rest in Peace Richard Brunelle🤘🔥
Brunelle
Why does genious die. But he lives forever in his masterpieces. Like the pharaoes and the gods he'll be among us. RIP
Chapel Of Ghouls
[Music: Azagthoth]
[Lyrics: Azagthoth, Browning]
Ghouls attack the church
Crush the holy priest
Turning the cross towards hell
Writhe with satan's flames
Crush the priest
The feeble church
[Solo: Brunelle]
Dead - your god is dead
Fools - your god is dead
Useless prayers of lies
Behold satan's rise
Crush the priest
The feeble church
The family of dog
Lust upon my altar
[Solo: Azagthoth]
[Solo: Brunelle]
Demons attack with hate
Satan in the fires of hell awaits
Death against you all
God hear my death call
[long Chorus]
[Solo: Brunelle]
After all this years respect from Belgium
Ghouls attack the church
Crush the holy priest
Turning the cross towards Hell ---+
Writhe in Satan's flames!!!
The fact that they can reflect back on it shows the positivity
Classica vi banda dinamo
This is not only one of the best Death Metal songs of all time, this is one of the best songs ever written. If you don't get it, smoke up and listen to this again...
Degenerate
U right. Insanely good when u smoked good shit:)
This and Evil Spells are my fave of the album, But the whole thing kills! \m/
2025...masterpiece
Love these guys
When he crushes your holy priest and turns your cross towards hell. #justgirlythings
Klinkt als wat de Islam werkelijk doet...🤟
Omg my ex was just like that
IT´S A COMPLETELY MADNESS THIS F**** ALBUM
Of course, it's in the title.
I had this on my Pitch Shifter compilation CD
Fantastic I always listen it...!
MASTERPIECE.
Fantastic Piece of art
RIP Richard Burnelle 🤘🏻🤘🏻
Brunelle
CLASSIC, FUCKING CLASSIC...DEATH METAL FOREVER!¡
most brutal breakdown in metal history?
yes the best. Just so cheesy brilliant in the Morbid Angel way.
Cryptopsy - Benediction Convulsions
YES
That's Hammer smashed face ngl
El uso de teclados le entrega una atmósfera maravillosa e irrepetible para cualquier banda de death metal.
Their best album
Incredible visuals also
Altar Of Madness Is a Temple in Metal History...a Temple or A CHAPEL OF GHOULS.
Like a soundtrack to an exorcism.
Oldschool
I want to hear some nasty savage
*Istanbul ....* 🤘🤘🤘
Trey Azathot was a beast
Old school metal. The original Head Bangers. I have the cassette
What is this cassette? I heard a out this ancient relic that was uncovered in a pit full of old bones and other stuff.
in nomine SATANAS .....AVE SATANAS .
Came here after watching a couple of Cradle of Filth videos for the very first time - sorry COF, but Morbid Angel were doing it far better 30 years ago!
MA were a big influence for Nick Barker which he bough to CoF
You can hear grindcore influences
50% of TERRORIZER!
@@AUTOPSY666 Exactly.
Heavy Metal,Thrash Metal, Death Metal, Black Metal, Tem influência de tudo e mais um pouco em uma música só
Sapucaia do Sul RS Brasil.
Mister Sandoval técnico e mortífero.
Chapéu de gols.
I fucking know morbid ángel in consecuence by my brother in 2003 he show me Leading of the rats hes make me crazy i have 23 today and i feel this album like a first time
The GAME - CHANGING ALBUMN!!!! ETERNALLY UPHELD & CRUCIFIED!!!! ❤ Nearly 35 Years old and just.... EVIL 🤟
Lol what a classic great track.
from a time when metal was metal
🤘👿🤘
Lol they will change the album cover in May
I love this shit! High school!
Please listen to the Inquisition. If you haven't already. It is very, very good.
horns up.
It's sounds very depressing 🤩
My favourite death metal tune. Fast and raw. Spooky keyboards. Demonic chanting. Praise heil satan🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
If they met Satan they’d shit their pants.
Any fallen angel would have that effect, probably.
*]v[ O R B I D A N G E L*
🖤🎯👍👌🤘🖤!!! Grtz. J. 🐈⬛....🇧🇪
I'm slightly off from reality
🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
😍
One of the very first true death metal songs?
Nasty Ronnie
ready for promazine
4 Black veil brides fans...
now 7 fans alesana
Flip Flop I'm a fan of black veil brides and I love this album xD
Now it became 11
Flip Flop now 11
18 Slipknot fans
Warrior satan
... And Rapture
This s a lot like Holocaust by Bathory
its what its called--so beware.....
The only MA album that I like, I never liked Blessed back in those days.
I once had a rehearsal tape with songs on it from before Blessed Are The Sick came out. I was blown away by the power, the riffing. Then the LP came out and I felt like the quality studio recording was a bit of a let down. Succeeding releases lacked the power and the riffing even more so. It never got better than Altars Of Madness.
These guys are royalty.
No te hagas el pelotudo Yuri
Touch children!
Me compre la remera de este album muy buena remera tene al altar.of madnes en el pecho para siiiempre