Is Kill a good place to start with Cannibal Corpse?

Yes, Kill is recommended as a starting point for new Cannibal Corpse listeners. Relentless blast beats and guttural growls blend with gruesome imagery, delivering a visceral experience that defines death metal's most extreme edges. When 'Kill' was released in 2006, Cannibal Corpse was already a mainstay in the death metal scene, having established their signature sound over a decade. This album marked their first release under Metal Blade Records after a series of critically acclaimed albums, showing their evolution while maintaining brutal intensity.

Kill works well if you're into steady, consistent energy levels, short, intense listening bursts and immersive sonic aggression.

How many songs are on Kill?

Kill has 13 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.

Released 20 years ago

Kill

Cannibal Corpse · 2006

42 min · 13 tracks · death metal

Relentless blast beats and guttural growls blend with gruesome imagery, delivering a visceral experience that defines death metal's most extreme edges.

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Top tracks — play these first

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The Time to Kill Is Now Start here — This opening track sets the tone with a ferocious blend of speed and aggression, encapsulating the band's relentless energy and thematic brutality.
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Make Them Suffer — With intricate guitar work and a dynamic structure, this song exemplifies Cannibal Corpse's ability to meld complex compositions with violent narratives.
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Brain Removal Device — This track stands out for its gruesome lyrical content matched with tight instrumentation, representing the quintessential Cannibal Corpse ethos of shock and technicality.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

64 /100

Treeline

Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album showcases technical prowess and maintains a strong thematic focus, characteristic of Cannibal Corpse's style.

What we noticed

The album opens with a relentless blast beat that persists through the first three tracks, establishing a high-energy intensity.
Each song features abrupt tempo changes, often shifting from fast-paced sections to slower, heavier riffs.
Lyrical themes are consistently graphic and violent, with each track presenting a distinct narrative or concept related to death and horror.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady, consistent energy levels
short, intense listening bursts
immersive sonic aggression
dynamic emotional journeys

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Deep Cut — Solid entry in their catalog, but not a primary entry point for new listeners.
Themes: gruesome horror· violent narratives· extreme brutality
Career context: When 'Kill' was released in 2006, Cannibal Corpse was already a mainstay in the death metal scene, having established their signature sound over a decade. This album marked their first release under Metal Blade Records after a series of critically acclaimed albums, showing their evolution while maintaining brutal intensity.
Stylistic neighbors: Deicide· Obituary· Dying Fetus