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Cannibal Corpse

Cannibal Corpse formed in Buffalo, New York in 1988. Their early material, like the song 'Hammer Smashed Face,' established a template of gory lyrics and...

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Cannibal Corpse formed in Buffalo, New York in 1988. Their early material, like the song 'Hammer Smashed Face,' established a template of gory lyrics and pummeling death metal that drew criticism from conservative groups. The band argued their work reflected darker aspects of human nature rather than glorified violence.

Their debut album 'Eaten Back to Life' arrived in 1990, followed by records like 'Tomb of the Mutilated' and 'The Bleeding' in the early 1990s. These albums featured tracks such as 'I Cum Blood' and 'Stripped, Raped, And Strangled' that became staples of their live sets. The lineup included founding members Chris Barnes on vocals, Alex Webster on bass, Paul Mazurkiewicz on drums, and later guitarists like Pat O'Brien.

Over decades, Cannibal Corpse maintained a consistent output of brutal death metal. Songs like 'Scourge of Iron' and 'Evisceration Plague' showed their style evolving while staying rooted in extreme technicality. Their graphic aesthetic and unrelenting sound influenced many younger bands in the metal underground.

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