Chuck Schuldiner, universally recognized as the "Godfather of Death Metal," was born in Glen Cove, New York. As the founder, vocalist, guitarist, and primary songwriter of DEATH, Schuldiner literally invented death metal with the band's 1987 debut "Scream Bloody Gore" and then spent the rest of his career evolving the genre beyond anyone's expectations. From the raw brutality of the early albums to the progressive sophistication of "Human," "Individual Thought Patterns," and "The Sound of Perseverance," Schuldiner proved that extreme metal could be endlessly inventive. His side project CONTROL DENIED further showcased his progressive ambitions. Schuldiner passed away on December 13, 2001 at age 34 from brain cancer, but his legacy as the single most important figure in death metal history is eternal.
