Live Cannibalism
Cannibal Corpse · 2000
65 min · 18 tracks · death metal
Brutal riffs and guttural growls collide in a relentless barrage of sonic violence capturing the essence of death metal's raw energy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Staring Through the Eyes of the Dead Start here — This opener sets an aggressive tone for the album with its intricate guitar work and relentless pace, encapsulating the band's signature sound.
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Stripped, Raped and Strangled — A fan favorite, this track exemplifies Cannibal Corpse's controversial thematic content coupled with complex song structure, making it a staple in their live performances.
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Hammer Smashed Face — As one of Cannibal Corpse's most recognized songs, its inclusion highlights the band's ability to blend catchy riffs with visceral lyrics, cementing its position in death metal history.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The live performance captures Cannibal Corpse's intensity but may not offer new insights for casual listeners.
What we noticed
- The album features a continuous performance with no breaks between tracks, creating an unrelenting flow of music.
- Each song is played at a high tempo, with aggressive guitar riffs and guttural vocals dominating the sound.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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
- visceral intensity for adrenaline junkies
- dynamic shifts in energy levels
- live performance rawness and power
- short bursts of aggressive energy
Maybe skip if you
- seeking melodic or soft tones
- prefer lengthy, meditative tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Showcases the band's established sound and energy, beloved by dedicated fans.
- Themes
- graphic violence· death metal aggression· live performance intensity
- Career context
- Released in 2000, Live Cannibalism is Cannibal Corpse's first live album, showcasing their established status within the death metal scene following their previous studio album, Gallery of Suicide. By this time, they had solidified their reputation for graphic content and technical musicianship, following a decade of influential releases.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Deicide· Obituary· Dying Fetus
Tracklist
- 1 Staring Through the Eyes of the Dead Start here 4:13
- 2 Blowtorch Slaughter 2:37
- 3 Stripped, Raped and Strangled 3:38
- 4 I Cum Blood 4:12
- 5 Covered With Sores 3:43
- 6 Fucked With a Knife 2:26
- 7 Unleashing the Bloodthirsty 4:12
- 8 Dead Human Collection 2:39
- 9 Gallery of Suicide 4:11
- 10 Meat Hook Sodomy 5:10
- 11 Perverse Suffering 4:20
- 12 The Spine Splitter 3:31
- 13 Gutted 3:26
- 14 I Will Kill You 2:47
- 15 Devoured by Vermin 3:38
- 16 Disposal of the Body 3:41
- 17 A Skull Full of Maggots 2:32
- 18 Hammer Smashed Face 4:45
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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