Mortician House By The Cemetery 1995 Graphic Shirt

This graphic t-shirt is an essential addition for the wardrobe of any die-hard fan of brutal death metal and grindcore. It captures the dark, gritty, and horror-obsessed aesthetic that defines the underground heavy metal scene. Wearing this t-shirt is a way to signal a deep appreciation for extreme music and the culture of gore that surrounds it. It is the perfect choice for attending a local metal show, browsing through record stores, or hanging out at a horror movie marathon. This item speaks to those who find comfort in the heaviest riffs and the most guttural vocals. It is designed for the listener who values the raw, uncompromising energy of the mid-90s New York death metal sound. This graphic t-shirt is not just a piece of clothing; it is a symbol of belonging to a dedicated and intense subculture.

Product details

• Product type: Unisex T-shirt

• Gender: Men & Women

• Fabric: 100% cotton (soft, breathable, comfortable for all-day wear)

• Print: High-quality DTG (Direct-To-Garment) graphic

• Color: Black

• Fit: Standard / true to size

• Care: Machine washable – turn inside out, cold wash recommended, tumble dry low or hang dry

The Horror and Heaviness of Mortician House By The Cemetery 1995

Mortician stands as a unique and polarizing force within the history of extreme metal, originating from Yonkers, New York. The band, primarily consisting of Will Rahmer and Roger Beaujard, is renowned for fusing the heaviness of death metal with the short, punchy song structures of grindcore. A signature element of their sound is the use of a programmed drum machine, which allows for inhumanly fast blast beats and creates a mechanical, cold atmosphere that human drummers rarely replicate. Their music is also famous for incorporating long audio samples from horror movies, setting a terrifying mood before the instruments crash in with overwhelming distortion.

The House by the Cemetery release is a pivotal moment in the band’s discography. The title is a direct homage to the 1981 Lucio Fulci film, showcasing the band’s deep devotion to Italian splatter cinema and cult horror classics. This 1995 era represented a time when the band solidified its identity, moving beyond simple demos to more widely distributed recordings via labels like Relapse Records. The music from this period is characterized by down-tuned bass guitars that rumble like an earthquake, guttural vocals that are nearly indecipherable, and a production style that is intentionally muddy and abrasive.

During 1995, the death metal genre was fracturing into various sub-genres, and Mortician claimed the territory of “brutal death metal” with pride. They rejected the technical proficiency and melodic tendencies that other bands were exploring at the time. Instead, they focused on creating a wall of sound that was primitive, groovy, and unapologetically heavy. The tracks associated with this title are short, violent bursts of noise that mirror the gore and violence of the films they reference. This specific era of the band is celebrated for its purity of vision; it is music made for the sake of heaviness alone, devoid of commercial ambition. It remains a touchstone for fans who crave the most extreme and horror-laden sounds the genre has to offer.