"Vote with a Bullet" became an MTV Headbangers Ball staple, signaling the band's impending mainstream breakthrough. Deliverance (1994)
Steeped in dark, muscular riffs, Wiseblood continued the heavy southern groove trend of its predecessor. The track "Drowning in a Daydream" earned the band a Grammy nomination for Best Metal Performance, cementing their status at the forefront of the 90s alternative metal boom. America's Volume Dealer (2000)
Start with In the Arms of God (2005).
"Stone Breaker," "Infinite War," "Paranoid Opioid."
A transitional album that bridged the gap between thrash metal and groove metal. It featured the mainstream underground hit "Vote with a Bullet" (sung by Keenan) and showcased a massive leap forward in production quality. corrosion of conformity discography blogspot
This album features a cleaner, more commercial southern rock sound. While it divided some purists who missed the crushing metallic weight of Wiseblood , tracks like "Congratulations Song" and "Diablo Blvd." showcase brilliant songwriting and infectious hooks. In the Arms of God (2005)
Corrosion of Conformity (C.O.C.) is one of the most influential bands in heavy music history. They bridged the gap between hardcore punk, thrash metal, and southern stoner rock. Founded in Raleigh, North Carolina, in 1982, C.O.C. underwent massive sonic transformations. This comprehensive retrospective tracks their entire discography, mapping out the sonic evolution that defined a generation of heavy riffs. 1. The Hardcore Punk & Crossover Era (1982–1989) "Vote with a Bullet" became an MTV Headbangers
| Album Title | Year | Key Features / Lineup Details | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 1984 | Raw, Black Flag-influenced debut featuring original vocalist Eric Eycke. | | Animosity | 1985 | Aggressive thrash record that built a cult following. | | Blind | 1991 | Breakthrough album with Karl Agell on vocals; featured the shift to a slower, metal sound. | | Deliverance | 1994 | Mainstream success featuring "Clean My Wounds"; Pepper Keenan takes over lead vocals. | | Wiseblood | 1996 | Continued radio success and world tours with Metallica. | | America's Volume Dealer | 2000 | Return after a lengthy break, featuring a world tour with Metallica. | | Live Volume | 2001 | Live recording capturing the band's dynamic stage presence. | | In the Arms of God | 2005 | Complex and hard-hitting album before the band went on hiatus. | | Corrosion of Conformity (ST) | 2012 | Reunion album without Pepper Keenan, returning to hardcore roots. | | IX | 2014 | Ninth album, continuing the reunion era of Mullin/Dean/Weatherman. | | No Cross No Crown | 2018 | Tenth studio album; the "classic" lineup reunited with Pepper Keenan. |
If you want to dive deeper into specific eras of the band's history, let me know if you would like me to compile a of their definitive album Deliverance , or provide a complete chronological list of their official music videos . Share public link America's Volume Dealer (2000) Start with In the
Before the sludgy riffs and Southern drawl, COC was a ferocious, politically charged hardcore band from Raleigh, North Carolina. Think early DRI meets Black Flag with a southern accent.