Impetigo: gore, grind and gleeful abominations

Impetigo

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The Profile

Impetigo are an American extreme metal band from Illinois, active 1987–1993. Known for pioneering gore-soaked grind/death with copious horror-movie samples, they released the cult full-lengths Ultimo Mondo Cannibale (1990) and Horror of the Zombies (1992), alongside early material tied to Giallo/Antefatto.

Formed in Illinois (USA) in 1987; disbanded in 1993. Core lineup included Stevo Dobbins (vocals/bass), Mark Davis (guitars), Scott Colby (guitars), and Dan Malin (drums). Notable releases: Giallo (material collected as Giallo/Antefatto), Ultimo Mondo Cannibale (1990), Horror of the Zombies (1992).

Two clashing takes on Impetigo: one hails Ultimo Mondo Cannibale (1990) as a cornerstone of gore-soaked extremity; the other torches Giallo/Antefatto as unredeemable trash—while still conceding the band’s influence on grind/gore. Expect horror-movie samples, crude production, and splatter-drenched aesthetics rooted in Illinois death/grind.

Notable Quotes

❝ they are four rough lads from Illinois who recorded this pillar of Grind-Gore-Splatter-Death Metal in three days.

❝ They are four guys from Illinois who named themselves after a skin disease and who fortunately broke up, though not quickly enough to spare the world some of the worst metal albums ever (if we include also 'Ultimo Mondo Cannibale' from 1990 and the last 'Horror Of The Zombies' from 1992);