The Bleeding
Cannibal Corpse · 1994
36 min · 10 tracks · death metal
Brutal, unrelenting riffs collide with guttural growls and intricate rhythms in a visceral death metal assault.
Why this album works
- Best for
- unrelenting intensity throughout experience steady pacing for focused listening cathartic release of aggression
- Context
- Released on January 1, 1994, 'The Bleeding' is Cannibal Corpse's fifth studio album, coming after their breakthrough with 'Tomb of the Mutilated'. By this point, the band had solidified their status within the death metal scene and were gaining wider recognition in underground circles. This album marked a continuation of their graphic themes and musical aggression that defined their earlier works.
- If you like
- death metal
The Bleeding is an album by Cannibal Corpse, released in 1994. Brutal, unrelenting riffs collide with guttural growls and intricate rhythms in a visceral death metal assault. 'The Bleeding' reached significant commercial success, peaking at number 151 on the Billboard 200 chart, and it was notable for its controversial lyrical content that led to censorship issues. The album has since been recognized as a staple in the death metal genre, influencing countless bands and earning critical acclaim for its musicianship. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Bleeding sound like?
Brutal, unrelenting riffs collide with guttural growls and intricate rhythms in a visceral death metal assault. Rooted in death metal.
What makes The Bleeding by Cannibal Corpse notable?
'The Bleeding' reached significant commercial success, peaking at number 151 on the Billboard 200 chart, and it was notable for its controversial lyrical content that led to censorship issues. The album has since been recognized as a staple in the death metal genre, influencing countless bands and earning critical acclaim for its musicianship. Released on January 1, 1994, 'The Bleeding' is Cannibal Corpse's fifth studio album, coming after their breakthrough with 'Tomb of the Mutilated'. By this point, the band had solidified their status within the death metal scene and were gaining wider recognition in underground circles. This album marked a continuation of their graphic themes and musical aggression that defined their earlier works.
Who is The Bleeding for?
The Bleeding works well if you're into unrelenting intensity throughout experience, steady pacing for focused listening and cathartic release of aggression.
How many songs are on The Bleeding?
The Bleeding has 10 tracks, running approximately 36 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Staring Through the Eyes of the Dead Standout 3:30
- 2 Fucked With a Knife 2:16
- 3 Stripped, Raped and Strangled Standout 3:28
- 4 Pulverized 3:35
- 5 Return to Flesh 4:22
- 6 The Pick-Axe Murders 3:03
- 7 She Was Asking for It 4:35
- 8 The Bleeding Standout 4:21
- 9 Force Fed Broken Glass 5:03
- 10 An Experiment in Homicide 2:38
Release Date
January 1, 1994
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
36 min 51 sec
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