Monolith of Death Tour '96–'97 cover

Monolith of Death Tour '96–'97

Cannibal Corpse

74 min · 18 tracks · death metal

A relentless barrage of guttural vocals and blistering riffs that defines death metal's raw intensity.

Why this album works

This album is significant as it documents Cannibal Corpse's influential live performances during their peak touring years. It features tracks like 'Hammer Smashed Face', which has become a defining anthem for the band and contributed to their reputation within the extreme metal scene, helping them reach wider audiences and critical acclaim.
Best for
wave-like pacing with intensity cathartic release through aggression dynamic shifts between tracks
Context
Released in 1997, 'Monolith of Death Tour' captures Cannibal Corpse during a phase of rising prominence following their album 'The Bleeding'. This live album showcases their uncompromising sound and performance style, solidifying their status within the death metal genre as they toured extensively across the globe.
Stylistic neighbors
Akercocke· Cavalera Conspiracy· Blasphemy

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Perverse Suffering 4:16
  • 2 Monolith 4:26
  • 3 Pulverised 3:34
  • 4 Fucked With a Knife Standout 2:16
  • 5 Bloodlands 4:39
  • 6 Gutted 3:22
  • 7 A Skull Full of Maggots 2:24
  • 8 Mummified in Barbed Wire 3:21
  • 9 Orgasm Through Torture 3:49
  • 10 Devoured by Vermin 3:37
  • 11 Stripped, Raped, and Strangled Standout 3:34
  • 12 Hammer Smashed Face Standout 4:06
  • 13 Devoured by Vermin (music video) 3:20
  • 14 Bonus Interview 24:44
  • 15 Photo Gallery 1:26
  • 16 Discography 0:44
  • 17 The Web 0:33
  • 18 DVD Credits 0:33

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