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Humanure
Cattle Decapitation
Humanure
Genres: Alternative Rock, Rock, Metal
 
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Grindcore ARTIST BIO: Cattle Decapitation can be described as the bastard child of Cannibal Corpse and Carcass weaving a vicious blend of Gore-grind and Death Metal into complex structures with the end result being some o...  more »

     
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All Artists: Cattle Decapitation
Title: Humanure
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Metal Blade
Release Date: 7/13/2004
Genres: Alternative Rock, Rock, Metal
Styles: Hardcore & Punk, Death Metal
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 039841448023

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Grindcore ARTIST BIO: Cattle Decapitation can be described as the bastard child of Cannibal Corpse and Carcass weaving a vicious blend of Gore-grind and Death Metal into complex structures with the end result being some of the most brutal and catchy songs written in the genre today. Cattle Decapitation takes a different approach to their song writing than most bands of the same sort that tend to focus mainly on fictional subject matter. The new album Humanure starts off where their debut album on Metal Blade To Serve Man left off, dealing with the rape of the earth, it's natural resources, and the unjust treatment of animals. Humanure will be the album that metalheads have been longing for; something as ferocious as Cannibal Corpse, something as gutturally disgusting as Carcass, something offensively disturbing as Autopsy, and something as politically charged as Napalm Death. Hailing from San Diego, CA Cattle Decapitation originally formed in 1996. The lineup initially featured David Astor on bass and Gabe Serbian on drums, both of whom were then also members of the underground phenomena The Locust. Seeking a replacement for their original vocalist, the band turned to Travis Ryan, who had actually been playing drums for another San Diego metal band, Strangulation, in addition to serving as vocalist in a gore metal band called Anal Flatulence. With Ryan on board, Astor moved from bass to drums, and Serbian moved from drums to guitar. The 3-piece quickly released two albums, the Human Jerky LP (on the Nevada label Satan's Pimp) and the Homovore CD/LP. Next, they added a bassist, Troy Oftedal, with whom they recorded their third full-length, To Serve Man, released in the fall of 2002 on Metal Blade, a move that would expose them to more of a death metal-oriented audience (as opposed to the hardcore/grindcore one that they had mostly been playing to before). In 2002, the band added a second guitarist, Josh Elmore (formerly of 7000 Dying Rats), who eventually took over as the band's sole guitarist after Serbian left in order to devote himself more fully into the Locust. Recorded with producer Bill Metoyer (Slayer, WASP, Six Feet Under) Humanure will feature the latest addition to the band, drummer Michael Laughlin. The band parted ways with drummer David Astor in May of 2003 due to inability to live up to the obligations of touring and regular necessities of the band. Michael, previously of CREATION IS CRUCIFIXION, is most definitely a fitting replacement. Humanure has guest appearances by ex-members of the band including Gabe Serbian and the rest of his band The Locust and the original vocalist, Scott Miller. Humanure will surely become 2004's veggie-gore epic. The band promises that you will be upset, disturbed, disgusted and completely hooked by this material. Forget what you know. The shit hits the fans on July 13th, 2004!!!
 

CD Reviews

Violent, really violent!!!
Antonio Palacios | Perú | 09/13/2004
(4 out of 5 stars)

"This album is awesome, it hard, it violent, the lyrics are well written (they have a sordid black sense of humor, just listen to: "Cloacula..."), the voice sound better than To Serve man (now i can "understand" what Travis is saying) and drums are better too, not only blastbeats... I really like the production. If you love death metal, specially grind death you must get this album. Oh, I forgot, Humanure has been banned and the original art cover its gonna be changed. Hurry, get a copy now!!! 4 stars.

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Mediocre: Selltallica, Slipknot, and the kiddie numetal stuff."
You should already own this.
Everyone Hates Everyone | 09/02/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)

"By far the greatest investment I've made all year. What sets it apart from other death metal is it's simplicity, yet it sounds great. And, of course, Travis Ryan's voice like none other. Highly recommended for veteran and rookie death metal listeners."
Thats it, i have to say something
eric b | west haven ct usa | 03/24/2005
(4 out of 5 stars)

"I am sick and tired of people bad mouthing this band for idiotic reasons such as and i quote "Any death metal band with a good meaning behind them sucks, i won't even give it time of day!" How F*&^ing simple are you?, i mean really are you that close minded that you automatically disregard something that has meaning i'm sorry but your an idiot...flat out, your just plain stupid, now go back to listening to your pointless mortician cd's. And to the person who said that this sounds like Morbid Angel, do you have ears?, are you deaf, this sounds nothing like Morbid Angel, there not even in the same league ( Cattle Decapitation is not better then morbid angel they are so different it's like hot and cold) if anything they sound like Carcass or even a little like General Surgery, but not morbid angel, not at all.



Now for the review, These guys are good,but there are some issues that i need to adress like the sound quality on this cd has taken a nose dive from the great production on to serve man. The songs are a little more varied with preatty heavy grooves that break up the chaotic blasts and thrash beats that lay all over the album. The bass has a very heavy,thick, and distorted sound that i personally like to hear along with the guitarist who has a knack for some very creative soloing, and riffs that are technical and very busy. The vocals are GREAT, i don't give a s@#t what anyone says this guy can scream his ass off!, i haven't heard such a punishing and interesting vocal style since sylvian houde (formaly of kataklysm before he became a basket case) on Temple of Knowledge and Sorcery. If you need further proof go see them live, you will not forget it.



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