Hammer Smashed Face
Cannibal Corpse · 1993
26 min · 5 tracks · death metal
Brutal riffs and guttural growls intertwine, creating a visceral soundscape that defines the essence of death metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hammer Smashed Face Start here — The title track exemplifies Cannibal Corpse's signature style with its relentless tempo and intricate guitar work, showcasing the band's technical prowess.
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Meat Hook Sodomy — This track stands out for its gruesome imagery and brutal rhythms, encapsulating the band's unapologetic approach to extreme subject matter.
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The Exorcist — Blending horror movie inspirations with heavy riffs, this track highlights Cannibal Corpse's ability to create an unsettling atmosphere while maintaining musical complexity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP showcases strong compositions and production typical of early death metal while maintaining a distinct sound.
What we noticed
- The title track opens with a slow, heavy riff that transitions into rapid blast beats and guttural vocals, establishing a brutal pace.
- Each song features complex guitar work with frequent tempo changes, alternating between fast-paced sections and slower, more crushing riffs.
- Lyrical themes are graphic and violent, often matching the intensity of the music, which is characteristic of the death metal genre.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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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
- seeking lighthearted or melodic
- prefering slow, sounds
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Solidified Cannibal Corpse's reputation and influence in death metal.
- Themes
- gore-filled horror· extreme violence· gruesome imagery
- Career context
- Released in 1993, Hammer Smashed Face was Cannibal Corpse's third studio album, following their breakthrough record Butchered at Birth. At this point, the band was solidifying their reputation within the death metal genre, pushing boundaries with extreme themes and technical proficiency.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Deicide· Obituary· Dying Fetus
Tracklist
- 1 Hammer Smashed Face Start here 4:04
- 2 The Exorcist 4:37
- 3 Zero the Hero 6:35
- 4 Meat Hook Sodomy 5:46
- 5 Shredded Humans 5:10
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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