Cannibal Corpse

American death metal band

Cannibal Corpse is an American death metal band formed in Buffalo, New York, in 1988. The group is known for its graphic and often controversial lyrics, and its music is characterized by aggressive riffs, complex song structures, and brutal vocal styles. Throughout their career, Cannibal Corpse has become one of the most commercially successful and influential bands in the death metal genre. They have released several albums that have pushed the boundaries of extreme metal, including "Tomb Of The Mutilated" (1992), which features one of their most notorious songs, "Hammer Smashed Face." Over the years, the band has undergone lineup changes but has consistently maintained a high level of musicianship and a dedicated fan base. Their later albums like "Red Before Black" (2017) and "Violence Unimagined" (2021) continue to showcase their relentless approach to death metal. Cannibal Corpse has faced censorship and controversy in various countries due to their explicit content but remains a seminal force in the extreme metal scene.