What makes Hammer Smashed Face by Cannibal Corpse notable?

'Hammer Smashed Face' is significant for its impact on the death metal genre, featuring prominently on the soundtrack of the film 'Ace Ventura: Pet Detective', which helped introduce their music to a wider audience. The album has been hailed by critics for pushing boundaries, contributing to Cannibal Corpse's enduring reputation as pioneers of extreme metal. Released in 1993, 'Hammer Smashed Face' is Cannibal Corpse's third studio album, following their breakthrough record 'Tomb of the Mutilated'. At this point, the band had solidified their position in the death metal scene, gaining notoriety for their graphic lyrical content and extreme sound.

Who is Hammer Smashed Face for?

Hammer Smashed Face works well if you're into front-loaded intensity and aggression, visceral exploration of horror and cathartic release through brutality.

How many songs are on Hammer Smashed Face?

Hammer Smashed Face has 5 tracks, running approximately 26 minutes.

Hammer Smashed Face

Cannibal Corpse · 1993

26 min · 5 tracks · death metal

Brutal riffs and guttural vocals collide in a visceral exploration of horror and violence.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

front-loaded intensity and aggression
visceral exploration of horror
cathartic release through brutality
focused listening for adrenaline rush

Maybe skip if you want

seeking lighthearted or melodic
prefering slow, sounds

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 1993, 'Hammer Smashed Face' is Cannibal Corpse's third studio album, following their breakthrough record 'Tomb of the Mutilated'. At this point, the band had solidified their position in the death metal scene, gaining notoriety for their graphic lyrical content and extreme sound.
Stylistic neighbors: Deicide· Obituary· Dying Fetus