Heretic

Released as the band's final studio album before their initial split, 'Heretic' codified Disembodied's influential mark on metallic hardcore with its oppressively heavy and dissonant sound. The album is built on exceptionally down-tuned, mid-tempo riffs and harsh, shouted vocals that explore themes of religion, morality, and failed relationships. Its raw, groove-focused production, which ensures the bass remains audible against the sludgy guitars, helped establish a blueprint for the breakdown-heavy style of metalcore that would follow.