Furnace Born

**Furnace Born** was a North Carolina-based death metal act that emerged in the early 2000s, bringing raw, old-school energy to the underground metal scene. Known for their gritty, thrash-infused sound, the band featured members like vocalist Erik Schultek and guitarist Mikey Allred, who later became a sought-after producer in the metal world. They dropped their debut album, *The Great Annihilator*, in 2004 via Tribunal Records, delivering a pummeling mix of aggressive riffs and visceral vocals that paid homage to classic death metal while carving their own path. Despite gaining a cult following, Furnace Born disbanded shortly after the album’s release, leaving behind a legacy of unapologetically heavy tunes. Their demos, like *Obituary Demo*, remain dusty gems for collectors of early-2000s extreme metal.