Talent is a thing that is often recognized in people at a young age, but if not nurtured properly, nothing can be made of it. From the moment he received his first electric guitar, it was evident that Chuck Schuldiner had an aptitude and a passion for playing the instrument. He practiced honing his craft every day, eventually leading to him becoming one of the most prominent figures in the heavy music scene. Schuldiner is often regarded as the father of death metal. With the creation of his band Death, he brought this new style of music to the masses. His technical skills, shredding solos, and catchy riffs are staples of Death’s sound, and became hallmarks of the death metal movement. Chuck’s contribution to music is one of the most drastic and significant additions to the hard rock and heavy metal styles, and he has a major following. Death metal is one of the more extreme types of music, and while it is not a popular style with many, it should not be dismissed as mere noise; it should be regarded as a well respected genre due to its loyal following. It is a complex and intricate art form. While inspiration for this genre came from Scandinavian black metal, the themes, subject matter, and tone of the two genres are different. While black metal music often creates dark, somber atmospheres, with slow heavy riffs growling satanic lyrics; death metal takes a different approach by speeding up the heavy riffs and choruses, adding more complexity to them, and by not restricting the lyrical freedom of the artist. It is a common misconception that death metal singers stereotypically sing only about death and Satan. While there are many bands that adopt this trend, it is not a requirement. Schuldiner played a major role in shaping the style of death metal, and drew inspiration from the rapidly evolving metal genre. Schuldiner was born on May 13, 1967 on Long Island, New York. Soon after he was born, his family moved to Florida. At 9, his older brother had died in a car accident, and this sent him into depression. His parents bought him an acoustic guitar, thinking that it would help Schuldiner deal with the loss