"**Gloom**" is the debut studio album by the American band Macabre, released in 1989. This album has earned its place as one of the most significant and original releases in the death/grind scene. With a runtime of just 25 minutes in its standard version, **Gloom** stands out for its extraordinary intensity and raw sound, featuring incredibly fast tempos, aggressive thrash metal riffs, and gritty vocals influenced by punk—reflecting the band's strong roots in the early hardcore scene.
The lyrics delve into real crimes and serial killers, often infused with a touch of dark humor, a hallmark of Macabre's work over the years.
**Side A:**
1. Embalmer
2. Trampled To Death
3. Fritz Haarmann The Butcher
4. Evil Ole Soul
5. Harvey Glatman (Your Soul Will Forever Rot)
6. Mcmassacre (James Huberty)
7. Meet Your Destiny
8. David Brom Took An Axe
9. Cremator
**Side B:**
10. Nostradamus
11. I Need Kill
12. Ultra Violent
13. Rat Man
14. Hey Laurie Dann
15. Patrick Purdy Killed Five And Wounded Thirty
16. Exhumer
17. Dr. Holmes (He Stripped Their Bones)
18. The Green River Murderer (He’s Still Out There)
19. Funeral Home
