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Tomb of the Mutilated

Cannibal Corpse · 1992

34 min · 9 tracks · death metal

Brutal riffs and guttural growls collide in a relentless onslaught of graphic imagery and sonic aggression.

Why this album works

Best for
relentless sonic aggression throughout steady pacing for focused intensity graphic imagery and visceral themes
Context
Released on September 22, 1992, 'Tomb of the Mutilated' is Cannibal Corpse's third album, following the breakthrough success of 'Butchered at Birth.' At this point in their career, they were solidifying their reputation within the death metal scene, gaining notoriety for their extreme lyrical content and uncompromising sound.
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Tomb of the Mutilated is an album by Cannibal Corpse, released in 1992. Brutal riffs and guttural growls collide in a relentless onslaught of graphic imagery and sonic aggression. 'Tomb of the Mutilated' is significant for pushing the boundaries of death metal and becoming one of the genre's defining albums. It gained substantial attention for its controversial artwork and lyrics, leading to censorship issues and a heightened interest in extreme music during the early '90s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Tomb of the Mutilated sound like?

Brutal riffs and guttural growls collide in a relentless onslaught of graphic imagery and sonic aggression. Rooted in death metal.

What makes Tomb of the Mutilated by Cannibal Corpse notable?

'Tomb of the Mutilated' is significant for pushing the boundaries of death metal and becoming one of the genre's defining albums. It gained substantial attention for its controversial artwork and lyrics, leading to censorship issues and a heightened interest in extreme music during the early '90s. Released on September 22, 1992, 'Tomb of the Mutilated' is Cannibal Corpse's third album, following the breakthrough success of 'Butchered at Birth.' At this point in their career, they were solidifying their reputation within the death metal scene, gaining notoriety for their extreme lyrical content and uncompromising sound.

Who is Tomb of the Mutilated for?

Tomb of the Mutilated works well if you're into relentless sonic aggression throughout, steady pacing for focused intensity and graphic imagery and visceral themes.

How many songs are on Tomb of the Mutilated?

Tomb of the Mutilated has 9 tracks, running approximately 34 minutes.

Tracklist

9 tracks·34:55

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

  • 1 Hammer Smashed Face Standout 4:02
  • 2 I Cum Blood Standout 3:40
  • 3 Addicted to Vaginal Skin 3:29
  • 4 Split Wide Open 3:01
  • 5 Necropedophile 4:05
  • 6 The Cryptic Stench 3:57
  • 7 Entrails Ripped From a Virgin’s Cunt Standout 4:14
  • 8 Post Mortal Ejaculation 3:35
  • 9 Beyond the Cemetery 4:52

Release Date

September 22, 1992

Genre

death metal

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

34 min 55 sec