I tend to see Death as a Death metal band rather then a progressive metal band. Sure they are a progressive death metal band on some of their albums
but that's just the way I look at it ....
Same with Nevermore etc.... I see them as a power/ thrash band first even though they are progressive lol
Anyway, I saw Death live at one of their last shows and met Chuck a short time before it was announced that he had cancer. Great band !!!