Death metal free mp3: Death metal is a very extreme evolution of thrash metal. Death metal is known for abrupt tempo, key, and time signature changes, as well as extremely fast and complex guitar and drumwork. Bands of this genre frequently utilize downtuned and distorted guitars, a downtuned, sometimes distorted bass guitar, and a drum kit almost universally using two bass drums or a double bass drum pedal. Although this is the standard setup, bands have been known to incorporate other instruments such as keyboards and saxophone.