Cattle Decapitation

Musical Group

Forfans of extreme metal, grindcore and death metal; listeners interested in production and provocative cover art.
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The Profile

American extreme metal band from San Diego, formed in 1996, known for a blend of grindcore/deathgrind intensity, experimental elements and provocative, often animal- and environment-focused themes.

Origin: San Diego (mentioned in reviews). Vocalist Travis Ryan is repeatedly cited in the reviews as a central, long-standing member and a defining element of the band's sound. Reviews note an evolution from raw early recordings with poor production to later albums with stronger production and more experimentation.

DeBaser reviews trace Cattle Decapitation's path from raw early grindcore to more experimental, better-produced albums. Reviewers praise Travis Ryan's vocal range and later records like Humanure and Karma.Bloody.Karma. Early releases receive criticism for production and monotony. Cover art and violent lyrical themes are frequently discussed.

Notable Quotes

❝ Ok, for many of you, this album will be liquid crap.

❝ the cover shows a cow defecating human pieces and fully represents the depression and viciousness present in this album. It was, of course, promptly censored.