In a recently unearthed segment from Morbid Angel's sophomore album, Blessed Are The Sick (originally considered their third if counting Abominations of Desolation), guitarist Trey Azagthoth offers an eclectic and peculiar list of his influences and admirations.
The reissue includes personal notes from each band member, and Azagthoth's portion stands out as a testament to his diverse musical tastes and eccentric humor.
Azagthoth pays homage to various classic composers such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, extolling him as the 'greatest composer of us all.' Additionally, he acknowledges heavyweight guitarists like Tony Iommi, Eddie Van Halen, and K.K.
Downing.
Azagthoth also expresses his admiration for several metal bands, including LAIBACH, Carcass, Pestilence, Bolt Thrower, Suffocation, Blasphemy, Entity, Confessor, Possessed, Dark Angel, Deicide, Napalm Death, Obituary, Sepultura, Entombed, and Nuclear Death.
The list also encompasses non-musical elements, such as Saturday Night Live comedians like Chevy Chase, John Candy, Bill Murray, and various firearms and automotive references.
Azagthoth concludes with a jab at music critics and mainstream outlets that have attempted to undermine the work of musical legends, asserting that 'it's cool to be fooled.'