Lividity

Formed in 1993 in Illinois, Lividity is a cornerstone of the American brutal death metal underground. Originally started as a solo project by Dave 'The Corpse' Rotten, the band quickly evolved into a full ensemble that helped define the 'porngrind' and 'goregrind' sub-niches of the death metal genre.

Their early work, particularly the 1996 demo 'Rejoice in Morbidity' and the 1997 full-length 'Fetish for the Sick', is characterized by a low-fidelity, high-intensity production style that favors raw aggression over technical precision. Throughout the late 90s and early 2000s, they became a fixture of the international extreme metal circuit, known for their provocative lyrical themes and uncompromising live performances. Critically, Lividity is viewed as a bridge between the classic Florida death metal sound and the more extreme, grind-influenced styles that emerged from the Midwest. Their influence is felt in the modern 'caveman' death metal revival, where their emphasis on groove and raw sonic texture has seen a resurgence in popularity among younger collectors and fans of the genre.