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Surgical Steel

Carcass · 2013

51 min · 12 tracks · death metal · melodic death metal · grindcore

A relentless barrage of intricate riffs and guttural vocals that redefine modern death metal's boundaries.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • cathartic release through intensity
  • focused listening for intricate details
  • dynamic progression through tracks
  • late-night energy for endurance

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer mellow and relaxing sounds
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2013, 'Surgical Steel' marked Carcass's return after a lengthy hiatus since their last studio album, 'Swansong' in 1996. This album was significant as it represented their artistic reawakening, showcasing a blend of melodic death metal and grindcore that reflected both their roots and contemporary influences in extreme music.
Stylistic neighbors
Entombed· At the Gates· Napalm Death

Tracklist

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

  • 1 1985 1:15
  • 2 Thrasher's Abattoir 1:51
  • 3 Cadaver Pouch Conveyor System 4:02
  • 4 A Congealed Clot of Blood 4:13
  • 5 The Master Butcher's Apron 4:01
  • 6 Noncompliance to ASTM F 899-12 Standard 6:06
  • 7 The Granulating Dark Satanic Mills 4:10
  • 8 Unfit for Human Consumption 4:24
  • 9 316L Grade Surgical Steel 5:20
  • 10 Captive Bolt Pistol 3:16
  • 11 Mount of Execution 8:25
  • 12 Intensive Battery Brooding 4:43

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