Cannibal Corpse
Formed: 1988
From:
Buffalo,
NY,
United States
Last Known Status: Active
Background
BANNED in Australia, New Zealand & Korea. BANNED from performing any material off their first three albums in Germany, where the sale of "Butchered At Birth" is outlawed completely!
It has been 16 years since a small band out of Buffalo, New York released their gorified Metal Blade Records debut "Eaten Back to Life," and in their decade+ existence, Cannibal Corpse have accomplished much more than getting their music and concerts banned. Cannibal Corpse have been repeatedly targeted by the morality police (Gore, PMRC, Lieberman, Dole), appeared in a blockbuster Hollywood feature film (Ace Venture: Pet Detective), debuted as the only Death Metal band to rank on the Billboard Top 200 Album chart, graced the covers of virtually every Metal magazine in the world, toured the globe routinely and sold millions of records. All of this with zero commercial radio airplay and no exposure from MTV, save the periodic obligatory controversial news segment. On February 26th, 2002, "Gore Obsessed," the band's eighth full-length studio album, will redefine the Death Metal genre and reign as Cannibal Corpse's most accomplished and scrutinized recording to date. While not infringing on their trademark sound, Cannibal Corpse and multi-platinum first time Corpse producer Neil Kernon (Queensryche, Nevermore, Skrew, Macabre and many more) focused on technically powerful guitars and unmatched bass & drum syncopation that will leave the current crop of corporate makeup metallers slack jawed. "Pit Of Zombies" rips with alternating tempos and time changes that never leaves the listener behind, but drags them screaming into the pit. "Mutilation Of The Cadaver" is another prime chunk of meat that sees vocalist George "Corpsegrinder" Fisher easily spewing forth his finest vocal fury on record (including an unnerving fourteen second scream).
Eight albums in and Cannibal Corpse have never defied their core fan base, continually strengthening their place as the most enduring, relevant and uncompromising Death Metal band ever. With "Gore Obsessed" introducing future classics "Sanded Faceless", "Hung And Bled", "When Death Replaces Life" and "Dormant Bodies Bursting", Cannibal Corpse have buried any and all possibility of being dethroned as the reigning purveyors of aural gore and sonic splatter. Sure to once again peek the interest of those who feel it their responsibility to protect the moral fiber of America's youth culture, Cannibal Corpse again turned to long time friend and artist Vincent Lock to create a visual representation of "Gore Obsessed" that could match the band's musical depiction. Having set a high standard with album covers for "Butchered at Birth" and "Tomb of the Mutilated," Locke, as expected, delivered the gore, and more. The CD cover for "Gore Obsessed" will be masked for retail outlets as no "censored" cover will be available domestically.
Latest Cannibal Corpse News
Below is our complete Cannibal Corpse news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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To The Grave Premiere New Single & Music Video
Australian deathcore outfit To The Grave have announced that their upcoming EP, Everyone’s STILL A Murderer, will be released on August 1st through Unique Leader Records. A music video for the latest single, “Show Them The Bodies,” premiered, streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below. The track marks the third single shared from the EP so far. As a nod to their previous release, the EP’s title is a play on their most recent album, Everyone’s A Murderer.
“Everyone’s STILL A Murderer” track-list: More...
Cannibal Corpse Announces 2025 North American Tour
Death metal icons Cannibal Corpse are pleased to announce their North American headlining tour this Fall. The journey will commence on September 15th in Nashville, Tennessee and make its way through over two dozen cities, the tour drawing to a close on October 22nd in Charlotte, North Carolina. Support will be provided by Municipal Waste and Fulci. The tour follows the band‘s recent North America run with Meshuggah.
Tickets go on sale this Friday, May 9th at 10am local time.
The tour dates are as follows: More...
Shadow Of Intent Premiere New Single & Music Video
After some cryptic teasing on social media, Shadow Of Intent have officially unveiled details of their upcoming fifth studio album, “Imperium Delirium.” Set for release on June 27th through Blood Blast Distribution, the record is shaping up to be a brutal chapter in the band’s evolving sound.
The newly released single, “Feeding The Meatgrinder,” features a powerhouse guest spot from George “Corpsegrinder” Fisher of Cannibal Corpse—bringing a crushing dose of death metal pedigree to the track. Directed by Norbert Crowfield, the accompanying music video has just dropped and can be seen below.
Speaking about the track and collaboration, the band shared: More...
Meshuggah Premiere New Live Music Video
The expanded edition of "Immutable" from Swedish extreme metal legends Meshuggah is set to arrive on April 4th via Reigning Phoenix Music. Titled "Immutable, The Indelible Edition," this revised release features gold foil-accented packaging for both its vinyl and digipak versions.
In addition to the album’s original tracklist, this edition includes three newly added live performances:
"Kaleidoscope" (live)
"Ligature Marks" (live)
"God He Sees In Mirrors" (live)
A music video for "Ligature Marks," directed by Anthony Dubois, has also premiered online.
This expanded release coincides with the band’s upcoming North American headlining tour alongside Cannibal Corpse and Carcass. More...
Forbes Ranks "The 38 Greatest Metal Bands"
In an unexpected move, Forbes recently compiled a list of heavy metal bands they believe have had the “most significant impact on the metal genre”, factoring in the genre's overall history. Known more for their focus on business and finance, Forbes’ entry into heavy metal ranking has sparked conversation, especially due to some controversial choices in the lineup.
If you're curious and have some time, you can check out their full explanations over at forbes.com. For a quick glance at their picks, here's the list: More...
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Cannibal Corpse Brutalises The Bristol Beacon
When it comes to death metal, there are thousands of imitators and generic clones, but there are those who sit upon its thrones, daring anyone to take their place. Since their first album, "Eaten Back To Life," was released in 1990, Cannibal Corpse has been standing tall, achieving commercial and critical success for three and over four decades, despite bans, censorship and smear campaigns. In 2024, this is as true as ever and the Buffalo born quintet are as determined as ever to keep their crown and are currently proving this with a huge tour of Europe, that includes fellow veterans and the young & hungry. On September 25th, they brought the tour to the beautiful Beacon venue (formerly the Colston Hall) in Bristol.
It may have been an early kick off, but there was certainly no lack of excitement for those who arrived early, as Belgian death metallers Schizophrenia opened proceedings. Having released their debut album in 2022, they're still relative newcomers, though they perform with the precision and cohesiveness of veterans. It's an interesting time to see Schizophrenia, as they've just released a live album, so comparing the release to the real thing is quite fun, in particular when it comes to their cover of Slayer's "Necrophiliac," which is included on the live record. There seems to be something of a resurgence in the popularity of old school death metal among younger bands, which is cool to see, and Schizophrenia take that formula and like many of their best contemporaries, modernise it just enough to make it fresh. A great way to start the show. More...
Will Ramos Covers Cannibal Corpse Classic
Lorna Shore frontman Will Ramos and YouTuber/musician Nik Nocturnal have released a digital cover of Cannibal Corpse's 1992 death metal classic, "Hammer Smashed Face."
Obituary Premiere Music Video “Barely Alive”
Floridian death metal pioneers Obituary, has released a music video for their track "Barely Alive." Shot by Natalie Wood during the band's UK tour last year, the video captures their live energy.
If you're eager to catch them on the road soon, they're kicking off the following tour tonight, April 18th. More...
Cannibal Corpse Announces Fall 2024 European Tour
Death metal icons Cannibal Corpse are set to embark on a headlining tour across Europe this autumn. Kicking off on September 20 in Oberhausen, Germany, the tour spans through October 20, concluding in Frankfurt, Germany. Joining them on this brutal journey will be Municipal Waste, Immolation, and Schizophrenia.
Bassist Alex Webster shared his thoughts: More...
Cannibal Corpse Premiere Music Video
Death metal veterans Cannibal Corpse premiere a new official music video for their newest single, "Vengeful Invasion," under the direction of renowned filmmaker Zev Deans (known for his work with Mastodon and Lord Dying). Dive into the chaotic realm captured in the video below.
And that's not all – brace yourselves for an epic North American tour this spring, as Cannibal Corpse joins forces with Amon Amarth, Obituary, and Frozen Soul: More...
Cannibal Corpse Tease Impending New Music Video
The next visual offering from Cannibal Corpse is headed for a premiere this Wednesday, February 07th. The death metal legends hired on Zev Deans (Mastodon, Lord Dying) to direct a music video for the “Chaos Horrific” cut “Vengeful Invasion“. You can expect that video to premiere at 09:00am PDT / 12:00pm EDT. For now, a brief tease is available below.
Cannibal Corpse will be joining up with Amon Amarth, Obituary and Frozen Soul for the below tour this spring: More...
Cannibal Corpse Premiere New Music Video
"Chaos Horrific" marks the sixteenth studio album from Florida's death metal legends, Cannibal Corpse. Once again collaborating with director David Brodsky (known for work with Whitechapel and Lorna Shore, among others, and most recently for the band's "Summoned For Sacrifice" music video), the acclaimed band has released a new visual accompaniment for the album's title track.
Drummer Paul Mazurkiewicz shared some insights, stating:
“This song is about fighting for your life from a zombie attack. An axe, a knife, a machete. Whatever it takes to kill these things.”
The band's co-headlining tour with Mayhem, featuring Gorguts and Blood Incantation, has kicked off as well, all remaining dates can be seen below: More...
Blood Incantation Premiere New Single
Cosmic death metal group Blood Incantation has unveiled their latest track, "Obliquity Of The Ecliptic," streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.
This new musical offering comes ahead of the band's upcoming fall tour. They will be opening for a tour headlined by both Cannibal Corpse and Mayhem, with Gorguts also joining the lineup. More...
Cannibal Corpse Debuts New Music Video
Legendary death metallers Cannibal Corpse today unleash their latest single and accompanying video for "Summoned For Sacrifice." The pulverizing new hymn comes by way of the band‘s sixteenth studio album, "Chaos Horrific," set for release on September 22nd via Metal Blade Records.
Since their 1988 inception, Cannibal Corpse has remained at the forefront of death metal, shaping and defining the genre. In 2021, they raised the bar again with their "Violence Unimagined" offering.And in celebration of their thirty-fifth anniversary, this year‘s monolithic "Chaos Horrific" full-length, written shortly after the conclusion of the "Violence Unimagined" sessions, continues the trajectory.
While the band is notorious for technicality and complex songwriting, that doesn‘t define where the writing process takes them. With "Chaos Horrific," Cannibal Corpse had no master strategy, approaching each track with an open mind, intent on simply composing the best songs possible. Produced again by guitarist Erik Rutan, who has now produced six of the band‘s albums, starting with 2006‘s "Kill," (Chaos Horrific marks Rutan‘s second release as a full-fledged member, since officially joining the band in 2020), the record is, without question a full-on, Cannibal-style death metal outing, straight down to the themes, which include zombie warfare, resetting the human race through mass mutilations, and the violent revenge of victims of human trafficking, and its cover art by longtime collaborator Vince Locke
Of the band‘s second single, "Summoned For Sacrifice," themed around the selection of an individual to be dismembered, drummer Paul Mazurkiewicz elaborates, "One person is randomly selected to die. Thirteen people are randomly selected to kill this person by violently removing pieces of his body until he breathes no more." More...
Trash Panda Premiere Cannibal Corpse Cover
Jacksonville, Florida-based slamming deathgrind outfit Trash Panda premiere their take on Cannibal Corpse's "Devoured By Vermin", streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.
Cannibal Corpse To Release New Album In September
Death metal icons Cannibal Corpse will unleash their sixteenth studio album, "Chaos Horrific," on September 22, 2023 via Metal Blade Records, today revealing the record's artwork, pulverizing first single, and preorders!
Since 1988, Cannibal Corpse have been at the forefront of death metal, shaping and defining the genre. In 2021, they raised the stakes again with "Violence Unimagined." And in 2023, the band's thirty-fifth anniversary, they return with its successor, the equally monstrous "Chaos Horrific," starting a new chapter in their storied legacy.
Written shortly after the conclusion of the "Violence Unimagined" sessions, echoes of that album exist in Chaos Horrific. "To me, this album feels sort of like a continuation of 'Violence Unimagined,'" says bassist Alex Webster.
The band have always been noted for technicality and complex songwriting, but that doesn't define where the writing process takes them. "I believe that our songwriting has progressed in a manner where every song paves its own path, whether it's a straightforward or technical song," notes guitarist Rob Barrett. "Sometimes it's a mix of both, so there's no preconceived idea that we want to be more technical. The music just sort of takes its own course."
Webster concurs, "I don't think there was any conscious effort to make things more technical, so if it wound up that way it would just be a natural result of us trying to write the heaviest songs we could." More...
Semi-Rotted Premiere Video - Corpsegrinder Guests
Jeremy Spencer, frontman of Psycho Synner and former drummer of Five Finger Death Punch, has announced that Tim Yeung, known for his work with bands like Morbid Angel and Divine Heresy, has joined his old school death metal project Semi-Rotted.
In a recent press release, it was announced that the newly formed lineup of the band has been collaborating on 25 new songs. One of these tracks, titled "Bloodbath," has been released online, accompanied by an animated music video.
Notably, the song features a guest vocal appearance from George "Corpsegrinder" Fisher, the frontman of Cannibal Corpse. When asked about the track, Spencer expressed his thoughts, stating: “Getting to work with a legend like Corpsegrinder is more than a dream come true. He is a lord in the death metal community! One of the true badasses to ever do it and one of my personal favorites.” Check out now "Bloodbath" streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below.
Spencer expressed his excitement about Yeung's addition to the band, stating: More...
Thy Art Is Murder Share Cannibal Corpse Cover
Thy Art Is Murder, Fit For An Autopsy and Malevolence just released three-way split “The Aggression Sessions“. In addition to a new track each, all three groups also contributed a cover to that album.
Thy Art Is Murder contribute their take on Cannibal Corpse‘s death metal classic “Hammer Smashed Face“, while Fit For An Autopsy check in with their cover of “Under A Serpent Sun” from death metal veterans At The Gates. Check out the covers now streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below.
Fit For An Autopsy - “Under A Serpent Sun”: More...
Creeping Death Reveals New Album Details
Hold onto your innards, Texas death metal outfit Creeping Death return with their long-awaited full-length, "Boundless Domain," set for release on 16th June via MNRK Heavy.
The band has unveiled the album's first single, "Intestinal Wrap," a hulking great slab of fast and groovy death metal which features George "Corpsegrinder" Fisher of Cannibal Corpse. You can check it out below.
Creeping Death is on a quick and furious ascent from the underground. The death metal crew have repeatedly delivered a relentless bludgeoning summoned from the furthest reaches of the genre's past, present, and future. A triumphant celebration of the style itself, the Lone Star State fivesome whips up gruesome riffage and Southern grooves with an improbable cathartic glee. More...
Thy Art Is Murder Premiere New Single
Australian deathcore veterans Thy Art Is Murder are next up to reveal their contribution to the forthcoming three-way split with Fit For An Autopsy and Malevolence named ‘The Aggression Sessions‘ EP. The new track is titled “Until There Is No Longer” and is the second to be premiered from that EP. It follows Fit For An Autopsy‘s “Hellions“, which premiered earlier this month HERE.
Check out now "Until There Is No Longer" streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below.
“The Aggression Sessions” tracklist: More...