Originally Posted by: SuperhumanThose are some of the best death metal bands right there, particularly Cynic - others to include would be Carcass (the later albums), Nocturnus and Necrophagist. Check them out for some extreme fretwork.

PS I just discovered that Cynic have reformed, they played the Eindhoven fesiteal last year - you can get most of the gig on youtube - bloody excellent stuff! Also, there is a very strong possibility that a new album is in the wings:-) This is the only reform that has gotten me excited - can't wait to hear the new material!

Hahaha I was raised a metalhead so I am well aware of those bands as well...I do know that cynic has reformed, so has pestilence and Carcass is doing a couple reuinion shows in England! Carcass would definitely be a band I'd want to see live.