Carnivore is an American thrash/crossover band from Brooklyn, formed in 1982 and led by bassist-vocalist Peter Steele; debut album Carnivore released in 1985 and Retaliation in 1987.

Led by Peter Steele (later of Type O Negative). Debut album Carnivore released in 1985; second album Retaliation released in 1987. Music described as raw, aggressive thrash with hardcore influences; lyrics and concepts include post-apocalyptic scenarios, cannibalism imagery and provocative themes.

Carnivore is a Brooklyn-based thrash/crossover band led by Peter Steele. Reviews highlight raw, aggressive 1980s thrash with hardcore influences and provocative, often transgressive lyrical themes. Key releases discussed are the 1985 debut Carnivore and 1987's Retaliation.

For:Fans of 80s thrash and crossover metal, collectors of Peter Steele / Type O Negative early work, listeners who like raw, provocative metal.

 Recommended to anyone who wants to listen to something fast, furious, and immediate, to nostalgics of the darker chapters of B-grade 80s thrash history, and to those interested in a retrospective on the primordial Steele thought.

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 This is a DAMN METAL record!

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 They were young and, on top of that, it was Peter Steele who wrote the lyrics, so you can imagine how much sexism, racism, and violent messages can be described in their songs.

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