Baphomet were formed in Buffalo, New York in 1987, and belonged to the early prolific generation of US death metal, beginning with their 'Morbid Realities' demo in 1989. 'The Dead Shall Inherit' was their debut album, and was originally released by Peaceville imprint Deaf Records in 1992. This album is hailed a cult classic, and the band developed a strong profile alongside fellow New Yorkers Suffocation and Immolation for shaping the more brutal end of the death metal spectrum in the early 1990's.
