Tomb of the Mutilated
Cannibal Corpse · 1992
34 min · 9 tracks · death metal
Brutal riffs and guttural growls collide in a relentless assault, embodying the raw intensity of early death metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hammer Smashed Face Start here — This track encapsulates the band's signature sound with its combination of aggressive riffs and visceral lyrics, making it an enduring favorite among fans.
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I Cum Blood — Notorious for its shocking title and graphic content, this song exemplifies the band's provocative approach to songwriting while showcasing their technical prowess.
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Entrails Ripped From a Virgin’s Cunt — With its intense tempo changes and brutal imagery, this track represents the extreme nature of Cannibal Corpse's artistry and their commitment to pushing limits.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's brutal sound and graphic themes define early death metal while maintaining a cohesive yet jarring structure.
What we noticed
- The album features rapid tempo changes, with tracks alternating between blast beats and slower, crushing riffs.
- Each song typically follows a verse-chorus structure but often includes abrupt transitions that disrupt conventional flow.
- Guttural growls dominate the vocal delivery, with lyrics focusing on graphic and controversial themes that are consistent across the record.
- 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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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- relentless sonic aggression throughout
- steady pacing for focused intensity
- graphic imagery and visceral themes
- short tracks for quick consumption
Maybe skip if you
- seeks melodic or soft sounds
- prefers lengthy, immersive pieces
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Solidified Cannibal Corpse's reputation and brought wider recognition.
- Themes
- graphic horror imagery· death metal brutality· extreme lyrical provocation
- Career context
- Released on September 22, 1992, Tomb of the Mutilated was Cannibal Corpse's third studio album, following their breakthrough with Butchered at Birth. At this stage, the band was solidifying their reputation as leaders in the death metal genre, pushing boundaries with graphic lyrical content and extreme musicality.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Deicide· Obituary· Dying Fetus
Tracklist
- 1 Hammer Smashed Face Start here 4:02
- 2 I Cum Blood 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 4:14
- 8 Post Mortal Ejaculation 3:35
- 9 Beyond the Cemetery 4:52
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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