What are some straight up Death Metal bands from the late 80's-early 90's that some of the more dedicated fans of DM would suggest (bitewerks, I'm looking your way)? I know most of the Swedish stuff, love Bolt Thrower, Possessed, etc. I also listen to a ton of Deathrash (Merciless, Exhorder, Devestation (Texas, USA), Agressor, Death Strike, etc) so I don't need any suggestions in that area. So you can get a sense of what I type of sound I am looking for, the following Death Metal albums are the first which spring to mind when I think of what type of sound I enjoy in my DM:
Nocturnus - "Thresholds"
Rottrevore - "Iniquitous"
Grave - "Into the Grave"
Deceased... - "Luck of the Corpse" & "Fearless Undead Machines"