Cannibal Corpse Bassist Checks In From The Studio

posted Sep 19, 2008 at 6:48 AM by Diamond Oz. (38 Comments)

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Cannibal Corpse bassist Alex Webster has posted the following studio report:

"Alex from CANNIBAL here checking in from Mana Studios in St. Petersburg, Florida. Paul (Mazurkiewicz) has finished all the drum tracks for our new album, and we think he did an amazing job. Things really went smoothly with the drum tracking this time, and that gave us a little extra time for Paul to get creative with some of the drum parts. Everything is still fast and brutal as you'd expect, but there are a few different rhythmic ideas happening that we think our fans will appreciate. The next step for us will be to start working on a guitar sound, and then begin guitar tracking. The sound of the rhythm guitar is one of the most important things on a metal album, so we will take our time and make sure that we get the heaviest sound possible. The recording of the rhythm guitars will be something we'll take our time with as well. Rob (Barrett, guitar), Pat (O'Brien, guitar) and producer Erik Rutan (HATE ETERNAL, ex-MORBID ANGEL) are truly perfectionists when it comes to guitar tracking, they'll settle for nothing less than a flawless performance. That kind of dedication can make for a challenging recording session, but when the end result is a crushingly heavy album it's more than worth the time and effort."

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38 Comments on "Cannibal Corpse Bassist Checks In From The Studio"

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1. weasel321 writes:

Sweet! back in the studio! They have always been brutal. Can't wait.

# Sep 19, 2008 @ 9:56 AM ET | IP Logged

2. Porniculture69 writes:

Cant wait for another Cannibal Corpse album to add to my collection!

# Sep 19, 2008 @ 5:59 PM ET | IP Logged

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3. Cynic writes:

If this album is half as good as Kill I'll be happy!

# Sep 19, 2008 @ 7:27 PM ET | IP Logged

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4. Chuck_of_Perdition writes:

awesome! more cannibal for my collection !!!!
i know for a fact the songs will be brutal as we all expect and the only thing i will like to see again is a gory cover!
i think with rob back the technicity of the guitar work is better than ever!
i hope to see them again on their next tour!

# Oct 12, 2008 @ 3:19 PM ET | IP Logged

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5. Jenny writes:

The album WILL be awesome...cannot wait to hear it. They have always sounded great, but I'm a bit
curious as to how the "different rhythmic ideas" will turn out. Once again, can't wait!

# Oct 12, 2008 @ 4:29 PM ET | IP Logged

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6. SHREDDER13 writes:

^ Hopefully no breakdowns...

# Oct 12, 2008 @ 6:28 PM ET | IP Logged

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7. Cynic writes:

Haha, Cannibal deathcore-pse - actually most death metal bands know how to do breakdowns the traditional way, like near the end of "Murder Worship" on Kill.

# Oct 12, 2008 @ 6:40 PM ET | IP Logged

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8. SHREDDER13 writes:

Yeah I get what your saying but I'm talking about those HxC breakdowns.
Excessive use of breakdowns.

# Oct 12, 2008 @ 6:44 PM ET | IP Logged

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9. Cynic writes:

Indeed.

# Oct 12, 2008 @ 6:47 PM ET | IP Logged

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10. SHREDDER13 writes:

Suffocation = Breakdown Inventors

# Oct 12, 2008 @ 6:51 PM ET | IP Logged

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11. SHREDDER13 writes:

correction....

Suffocation = Breakdown Masters

# Oct 12, 2008 @ 6:55 PM ET | IP Logged

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12. Cynic writes:

Suffocation = masters fullstop haha. Also Obituary know how to do things the metal way. I hate metal/deatcore with a passion, it's undeniable.

# Oct 12, 2008 @ 7:03 PM ET | IP Logged

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13. SHREDDER13 writes:

I don't hate metal/deathcore...I just can't get into it. I've been listening to a crap load of Death + Thrash metal. I guess I just can't adapt to anything besides Death & Thash metal.

NP - Death - "Born Dead"

# Oct 12, 2008 @ 7:08 PM ET | IP Logged

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14. Cynic writes:

As I can see ^^^ - You listen to Hellwitch or Believer? Tech-death/thrash is really my thing.

# Oct 12, 2008 @ 7:17 PM ET | IP Logged

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15. Diamond Oz writes:

I too am also looking forward to the new Cannibal Corpse album aswell as the new Suffocation and Napalm Death albums. Although I've never really been able to get into death metal as a whole, there's some bands who I do really like. I'd like to see CC and Suffocation live, as when I saw Obituary at Graspop, although I enjoyed it, I just didn't get it and couldn't get into the full swing of the show. So I wanna see some more classic death metal to see if I'm just genetically destined to not fully enjoy death metal or if I can really get into it.

# Oct 12, 2008 @ 7:31 PM ET | IP Logged

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16. Cynic writes:

Well Cannibal Corpse to me have always been pretty overrated, yet some-how by notoriety alone became one of death metals highest selling acts. That was all until "Kill" anyway, which I highly recommend checking out. I mean, literally I disliked most of CC's work but Kill is just a great album.

# Oct 12, 2008 @ 7:39 PM ET | IP Logged

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17. SHREDDER13 writes:

Cynic - Yeah I like a few tech death bands. For example, Athiest,Decapitated,Monstrosity, Gorguts,Severe Torture...etc...but I like classic death metal way more. Oh yeah I almost forgot dude...Cynic kicks a$$ too!

NP - Cynic - "Thinking Beings"

# Oct 12, 2008 @ 7:42 PM ET | IP Logged

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18. metalheaddrummer101 writes:

Actually, as far as metalcore goes, the new Unearth album sounds really awsome. My favorite CC albums are The Wretched Spawn, Tomb of the Mutilated and Gallary of Suicide.
N.P-Cannibal Corpse-Festering In The Crypt
and in a few minutes: Amon Amarth-Free Will Sacrifice

# Oct 12, 2008 @ 7:50 PM ET | IP Logged

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19. Cynic writes:

Yes they do haha, seeing as you're playing one of their demos I can say that I always thought that the song "Pleading for Preservation" off the Roadrunner demo was one of their best songs, can't believe it never got on Focus or even the re-release of Focus. Gorguts are awesome. I pretty much like anything that isn't boring.

What bands are you into at the moment?

# Oct 12, 2008 @ 7:55 PM ET | IP Logged

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20. SHREDDER13 writes:

MHD - Hey what's up man!...it's been a while...yeah I'm more into the Barnes era of CC. Eaten,Butchered, and Tomb are my favs. The Corpsegrinder era has some great albums too.

# Oct 12, 2008 @ 7:56 PM ET | IP Logged

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21. Diamond Oz writes:

Tell you what was on British TV last night, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, I always forget Cannibal Corpse is in it!

# Oct 12, 2008 @ 7:58 PM ET | IP Logged

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22. SHREDDER13 writes:

Cynic - I agree...Pleading for Preservation is an instant classic!
Their 1990 demo has some insane tracks.
Paul Masvidal = Brilliant Guitarist

NP - Cynic - "Lifeless Irony"

# Oct 12, 2008 @ 8:00 PM ET | IP Logged

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23. SHREDDER13 writes:

Diamond Oz - hahahahaha!!....oh man the CC scene makes me laugh my guts out.

# Oct 12, 2008 @ 8:02 PM ET | IP Logged

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24. Diamond Oz writes:

It amazes me that this story was posted almost a month ago and before today had only three comments.

# Oct 12, 2008 @ 8:09 PM ET | IP Logged

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25. Cynic writes:

Hehe I was one of them :P Though I really should be studying for my exam on Thursday right now... must... fight... metal...

Yeah and Cynic's new album drops on the 28ths, I think they're streaming it on their myspace too but I'm gonna hold out.

# Oct 12, 2008 @ 8:20 PM ET | IP Logged

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26. Diamond Oz writes:

You can't fight metal Cynic, unless you're like me and switched to Hip-Hop (underground! i don't go for that Soulja Boy sh**) because you don't like the state metal seems to be in today.

# Oct 12, 2008 @ 8:26 PM ET | IP Logged

27. Fuck_A_Name writes:

D.O., I just want you to know that your new avatar just made me sh** myself.

Now Playing: Meshuggah- Rational Gaze

# Oct 12, 2008 @ 8:32 PM ET | IP Logged

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28. Diamond Oz writes:

Haha, why thank you! It's one of the less offensive images in my folder.

# Oct 12, 2008 @ 8:35 PM ET | IP Logged

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29. Cynic writes:

My flatmate is into pretty much all music if it's good, and he's always trying to get me to listen to hip hop. Jurassic 5 this, Immortal Technique that etc. I do pretty much hate modern metal/scene/trendy music but there's still a slew of new acts I like. Loss is one of my favorite new acts, should be putting out their debut next year.

# Oct 12, 2008 @ 8:52 PM ET | IP Logged

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30. Diamond Oz writes:

Immortal Technique is a fantastic lyricist but his voice is a little flat is the problem. Either way, he makes good hip-hop with some really strong messages and truely believes what he preaches is another reason why I like him. I'm listening to the new Ill Bill album alot lately, damn that album is so good. Plus one track features both Immortal Technique and Max Cavalera, odd pairing but it works very well!

# Oct 12, 2008 @ 9:29 PM ET | IP Logged

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31. Cynic writes:

Lol seeing how much you love the Sep that must be a dream come true!

# Oct 12, 2008 @ 9:38 PM ET | IP Logged

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32. metalheaddrummer101 writes:

dam...he IS awsome...

# Oct 12, 2008 @ 9:43 PM ET | IP Logged

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33. Diamond Oz writes:

It's a wet dream come true ;)

# Oct 12, 2008 @ 9:53 PM ET | IP Logged

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34. metalheaddrummer101 writes:

I think that I agree with a lot of what he sais...holy sh!t...I think I like a hip-hop band. help me! I'm musically maturing! I like more than one kind of music! lol

# Oct 12, 2008 @ 10:03 PM ET | IP Logged

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35. Txmetalhead writes:

God - I hate this band. SIX FEET UNDER is my band. - Diamond - damn that is a funny avatar.
Although Corpse Grinder is a pretty funny guy. You know he is a fiend for War of Warcraft?

# Oct 13, 2008 @ 11:19 AM ET | IP Logged

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36. That_One_Guy writes:

Like Cynic said, "If this album is half as good as Kill I'll be happy!"

Kill was a fantastic album. And damn, I had no idea CC had been in the studio.. let alone for a month now!

Now playing: Cannibal Corpse - "Cyanide Assassin"

# Oct 13, 2008 @ 11:50 AM ET | IP Logged

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37. Diamond Oz writes:

Ah yes, the infamous Corpsegrinder WoW vid. I hate WoW but p***ed myself laughing at that video. And thanks for the compliment on the avatar!

# Oct 13, 2008 @ 12:00 PM ET | IP Logged

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38. That_One_Guy writes:

Oz, I can't tell what your new avatar is.. my computer still shows the old one, because it only updates the avatars once a month or so.

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