Fit for an Autopsy
Metal · US · Active since 2007

Fit for an Autopsy

Crushing deathcore with a conscience. Massive riffs and atmospheric post-metal textures provide a heavy backdrop for urgent social commentary.

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This is metal that feels like a physical weight. It carries the sheer, bone-snapping force of deathcore, but it is executed with a level of technical precision and atmospheric depth that sets it apart from the pack. The guitars are thick and layered, often utilizing three players to create a wall of sound that is both suffocating and strangely melodic. It is the sound of a storm breaking over a concrete city.

What makes them truly distinctive is the 'Will Putney sound' - a crisp, modern production style that allows every drum hit to feel like a gunshot while maintaining a sense of organic grit. Unlike many of their peers who rely solely on shock value, they weave in haunting, Gojira-influenced melodies and expansive post-metal passages. This creates a sense of scale and emotional gravity that makes the heavy parts hit even harder.

Start with 'The Sea of Tragic Beasts' or 'Oh What the Future Holds'. These albums represent the peak of their evolution, balancing the raw aggression of their early work with the sophisticated songwriting and environmental themes that have become their hallmark.

Fit for an Autopsy is an American deathcore band from Jersey City, New Jersey, formed in 2008. The band consists of guitarists Will Putney, Pat Sheridan and Tim Howley, drummer Josean Orta, lead vocalist Joe Badolato, and bassist Peter "Blue" Spinazola. They are currently signed to Nuclear Blast and have released seven studio albums since formation.
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