Seems like their last one only came out last year. Couldn't really get into it. Either way, they're going again with an album out September 22nd.
Tune is cool enough despite the dynamic-less Corpsegrinder performance.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GrnsGJILno
Not terribly exciting.
Yep, more of the same from them for 20 odd years. Listened to the last one a few times as I have been on an earlier, up to Bloodthirst, CC buzz for the last year or two, but it left me cold. I'd imagine an album of this would be the same.
Yup. Sterile production and dull vocals. There's just no atmosphere to it.
Not bad but not amazing either. At least they have been consistent over the years and didn't go down the sell out path so many others did like Cryptopsy, MA etc. Personally I enjoyed the last album and overall it seemed to be pretty well received just wish I had bought one of those LPs with the uncensored art when it was available.
I wonder will they come here when touring this upcoming album. It was disappointing that they didn't in April since they did 4 shows in England and one in Scotland.
It's alright, a bit generic. Reminds me a bit of Back From Beyond era Massacre.
I don't know why, but I get a bit excited when I see a new Cannibal Corpse song despite knowing it is going to be middle of the road.
Quote from: Eoin McLove on June 22, 2023, 01:33:21 PMYup. Sterile production and dull vocals. There's just no atmosphere to it.
The sterile production and lack of atmosphere is what I call the Eric Rutan effect.
Last HE album would suggest otherwise.
Quote from: open face surgery on June 22, 2023, 11:08:27 PMLast HE album would suggest otherwise.
I haven't been able to bring myself to listen to it man, I've designs on Hate Eternal since King Of All Kings.
Its a matter of personal taste but I think HE are over-hyped fucking rubbish to be honest and I think a lot of the stuff Rutan produced just sounds samey samey, wall of noise with no real life to it type thing.
Sure I'll put my dislike of auld Eric to one side and give it a listen and see.
QuoteNot bad but not amazing either. At least they have been consistent over the years and didn't go down the sell out path so many others did
I think you're slightly overpraising them there. The last 5-6 albums are interchangeable, to be honest I'd even go back as far as Bloodthirst or Gallery to reference the last time I really enjoyed a Corpse record. All recent output is completely sterile with identical sound and the worst vocal patterns committed to tape. Corpsegrinder has being doing the same thing since he joined them, effective to a point but couldn't listen to another album of that. Even the song titles look like they were taken from a song title generator or something "Pitchfork Impalement"???
I do get the excitement for a release like this, their first four albums are stone cold classics that deliver four distinctly different takes. When you've albums like that in your back catalogue people will always come back. I enjoyed the opening riff, obviously written by Rutan it sounded like Morbid Angel but it quickly fell apart after that. Especially when the vocals kicked in, can't stress how awful Corpsegrinder is.
And just to take up the point about Consistency, sure they've never released an out and out clanger of a record but it's too soft to compare them to Cryptopsy who went off the rails completely. Immolation, Incantation etc should be the benchmark there as two examples. Still giving both of their latter-day releases a decent amount of airtime.
Quote from: mickO))) on June 22, 2023, 01:37:48 PMI wonder will they come here when touring this upcoming album. It was disappointing that they didn't in April since they did 4 shows in England and one in Scotland.
Would be awesome if they brought the lineup from their forthcoming US tour here - Cannibal, Mayhem, Gorguts and Blood Incantation. Now that's a night of metal!
Quote from: Pagan Saviour on June 23, 2023, 08:15:16 AMQuoteNot bad but not amazing either. At least they have been consistent over the years and didn't go down the sell out path so many others did
I think you're slightly overpraising them there.
I have said that before myself maybe not here but on the old forum that Cannibal don't have that classic album like an Altars, Legion, Deicide, None So Vile etc. Maybe Bloodthirst and Tomb would be the closest things they have to classics but I still think they have been very consistent especially for a band that has released 14 albums so far with some a lot better than others but nothing bad or unlistenable.
I have listened to that song a few times now and I am enjoying it more and more with each listen. I would rate Incantation and Immo higher than Cannibal with Incantations first 3 full length's being some of the best DM ever released and Immo having 2 - 3 classic albums that always change depending on who you are talking to which is always a sign of a great band.
Incantation and Immo are 2 other bands that are long overdue shows here. Last time I remember seeing Incantation in Dublin was 2007 in the Voodoo lounge that was a support slot and so was the show with Nile in Temple Bar. I don't think they have ever even played a headline show in Ireland.
Quote from: The Ancient Ones on June 23, 2023, 02:38:34 PMWould be awesome if they brought the lineup from their forthcoming US tour here - Cannibal, Mayhem, Gorguts and Blood Incantation. Now that's a night of metal!
I saw that tour lineup yesterday and I hope to be in Toronto before the end of the year but unfortunately the show there is on in September and I won't be over by then. It would have been great to see Gorguts again.
When I lived there Cannibal only played twice over the space of 5 years one show I couldn't get to because I was going on a weekend away and the other was in 2019 with Perdition Temple supporting I had my work xmas party before and got too pissed so I missed the gig. Now since shows started up again this is the third time in just over a year they have played in Toronto and the last time Immolation was on the bill >:(
QuoteThe sterile production and lack of atmosphere is what I call the Eric Rutan effect.
Ha I agree with this 100% - I first noticed it when he produced Devourment. All the dirt and gore from the sound was just totally pulled out of it.
I was always a massive Cannibal fan - I recently purchased the Bible of Butchery book on Amazon but have no interest in this new album, a fact I found kind of amusing to be honest. They lost me after Gore Obsessed. So I guess I like everything until Jack Owen left, from that point feels like the songs have no soul, all just bonkers OTT riffs you can't hear with the same thrash drum beat and predictable vocals.
Having said all that I liked them so much for so long that I will always think of them fondly in general, and you have to respect their touring/work ethic. They work hard and deserve their success. I often watch the 92 - 94 live stuff that appears on Youtube which is always classic. They said they overtoured for The Bleeding. The last Barnes gigs were Australia, some good stuff from that era online. In fact for CC nerds there are also all Jack's home videos if you can find them...just walking around taking to Barnes going to the store etc during the Morrisound sessions. You'd want to be 9 cans in but cool enough to see that point of time if you love those albums.
Quote from: Barrytron on June 24, 2023, 11:54:29 AMQuoteThe sterile production and lack of atmosphere is what I call the Eric Rutan effect.
Ha I agree with this 100% - I first noticed it when he produced Devourment. All the dirt and gore from the sound was just totally pulled out of it.
I was always a massive Cannibal fan - I recently purchased the Bible of Butchery book on Amazon but have no interest in this new album, a fact I found kind of amusing to be honest. They lost me after Gore Obsessed. So I guess I like everything until Jack Owen left, from that point feels like the songs have no soul, all just bonkers OTT riffs you can't hear with the same thrash drum beat and predictable vocals.
Having said all that I liked them so much for so long that I will always think of them fondly in general, and you have to respect their touring/work ethic. They work hard and deserve their success. I often watch the 92 - 94 live stuff that appears on Youtube which is always classic. They said they overtoured for The Bleeding. The last Barnes gigs were Australia, some good stuff from that era online. In fact for CC nerds there are also all Jack's home videos if you can find them...just walking around taking to Barnes going to the store etc during the Morrisound sessions. You'd want to be 9 cans in but cool enough to see that point of time if you love those albums.
9 I'd agree with for the most part. The Wretched Spawn was their last really catchy album, and Owens last album with them. I enjoyed Kill when it was released, but find the last few albums kind of meld together. Same kind of sound and dynamics, hard to differentiate between them to be honest.
Line up for the tour in the US is brilliant.
Must check out the new HE album, or the last one. I dropped off some years ago.
Rutan is all over this..... but yeah I'll buy this.
The last Hate Eternal album was great and now that Johnny Longstreth has joined I can't wait to see what they come up with next.
Didn't realise Longstreth had joined them. Deadly.
Kill is last one that I really liked.
The rest since have their moments but I could take them or leave them.
I only bought one Hate Eternal album; Fury and Flames. It's a bit of a mess when it comes to the mix. I gave up on it after a few spins despite wanting to like it.
First three only ,the bleeding is not that great .
Don't know how anyone would fork out for the shite they peddle these days
The Bleeding not great??,crack pip Monday!!
The Bleeding is their best album as far as I'm concerned. Every song is catchy as hell, has its own identity and while being brutal also give off a real aura of twisted evil and darkness. Superb album. I think the production is great too. You can hear everything clearly but it's warm and musty sounding as opposed to the more punchy and clear (and ultimately soulless) sound they developed later.
QuoteThe Bleeding is their best album as far as I'm concerned. Every song is catchy as hell, has its own identity and while being brutal also give off a real aura of twisted evil and darkness. Superb album. I think the production is great too. You can hear everything clearly but it's warm and musty sounding as opposed to the more punchy and clear (and ultimately soulless) sound they developed later.
It is astonishing that they were capable of writing such good songs back then, especially on that album. Not only is the stuff soulless now, it's completely forgettable. How can the craft of putting the material together just desert a band.
Quote from: Pagan Saviour on June 26, 2023, 01:04:23 PMQuoteThe Bleeding is their best album as far as I'm concerned. Every song is catchy as hell, has its own identity and while being brutal also give off a real aura of twisted evil and darkness. Superb album. I think the production is great too. You can hear everything clearly but it's warm and musty sounding as opposed to the more punchy and clear (and ultimately soulless) sound they developed later.
It is astonishing that they were capable of writing such good songs back then, especially on that album. Not only is the stuff soulless now, it's completely forgettable. How can the craft of putting the material together just desert a band.
Look at Metallica. Same thing. A mass lobotomy occurred sometime in the past twenty five years or so.
The Bleeding is my top pick as well. First 4 all had something slightly different going on for them. I enjoy all 90's Corpse.
Quote from: Eoin McLove on June 26, 2023, 01:08:46 PMQuote from: Pagan Saviour on June 26, 2023, 01:04:23 PMQuoteThe Bleeding is their best album as far as I'm concerned. Every song is catchy as hell, has its own identity and while being brutal also give off a real aura of twisted evil and darkness. Superb album. I think the production is great too. You can hear everything clearly but it's warm and musty sounding as opposed to the more punchy and clear (and ultimately soulless) sound they developed later.
It is astonishing that they were capable of writing such good songs back then, especially on that album. Not only is the stuff soulless now, it's completely forgettable. How can the craft of putting the material together just desert a band.
Look at Metallica. Same thing. A mass lobotomy occurred sometime in the past twenty five years or so.
They lost all their catchiness and songwriting chops when Jack Owen left.
Webster and Barret made huge contributions to that album. Arguably Webster made the most, he's credited on all but one of the tracks on it. A triviality maybe but reinforces the point that 2/3 of the songwriters for that record are still in the band.
Have The Bleeding on now,a masterpiece!
The Bleeding, best track: 'an experiment in homicide' (not referenced much but awesome)
although I also like the album 'Gallery of Suicide' (and prefer the censored cover over the OG cover for some reason)
Question about covers, why was the cover for 'The Bleeding' changed? I don't recall it being awful or controversial. Nowadays , most of the time, all you can find is this crappy reboot version.
QuoteQuestion about covers, why was the cover for 'The Bleeding' changed? I don't recall it being awful or controversial. Nowadays , most of the time, all you can find is this crappy reboot version.
There have been so many terrible versions of that cover! The original was the full painting, then the most popular Barnes-era pressing had the close up of the bloody flesh, then Barnes "was fired/quit" and took the logo rights with him, so all stuff since then and reissues have the lame capitalised logo instead, and some have the original full painting again, some don't depending on the release.
I like how they still use Vince Locke though, great that the art is consistent at least
Except the Locke's artwork has become progressively worse since The Bleeding. Cartoonish looking muck.
Yep, even the colour schemes are identical these days. It's like when Corpse ring he looks round the house for half finished sketches he did for previous records. Again, you're going all the way back to Gallery/Bloodthirst for the last decent front cover.
The original Bleeding artwork with the close up of the zombies arteries is terrible. That was the version I used to have as a teenager on CD the current art being used for the vinyl reissues is so much better. The artwork from Kill to red before black is not good but the uncensored Violence cover is great and I like this new artwork.
The Wretched Spawn cover is class!
Forgot about Wretched. It is indeed class in it's levels of absurdity.
Quote from: mickO))) on June 28, 2023, 12:56:08 PMThe original Bleeding artwork with the close up of the zombies arteries is terrible. That was the version I used to have as a teenager on CD the current art being used for the vinyl reissues is so much better. The artwork from Kill to red before black is not good but the uncensored Violence cover is great and I like this new artwork.
as mentioned The Wretched Spawn album cover is class, as is the EP Worm Infested. I used to have the shirt of that and wore it proudly. Oh, youthful arrogance ha ha ha
I remember some years ago getting a Wretched Spawn picture disc out of a voucher that the Mother in Law got me for Christmas. She messaged the Mrs and was all "Oh what did Adrian get out of the voucher?" and the Mrs, being desensitised to such things by that stage, sent her a picture of it. I didn't get anymore vouchers after that.
:laugh:
The friendly bus conductor on the Crosshaven bus stopped talking to me after I got on with the Wretched Spawn shirt :laugh:
On a few occasions as a young gossoon being dragged to mass on Sunday morning I 'accidentally wore my Deicide- Feasting the Beast tshirt. My ST- Send Me Your Money tshirt got a few airings as well 8)
The priest still probably has nightmares when he's not jerking off to the memory. What can I say, I was a hot 13 year old.
fm, i didn't even get time to listen to the last one and they've pumped a new one out
I wouldn't worry about it ,they're interchangable, you could probably buy one in every three these days and you'd have all the C.C. you need
Quote from: Thorn on July 17, 2023, 09:37:47 PMI wouldn't worry about it ,they're interchangable, you could probably buy one in every three these days and you'd have all the C.C. you need
pretty much isn't it. After Owens left they lost a kind of groove. He wrote some amount of hooks to be fair.
Metal blade just did a repress of Violence on vinyl with the uncensored art for anyone looking for it but it is only available from US distros. Mine arrived in the post yesterday it looks and sounds great.
For whatever reason it does indeed seem like all Cannibal Corpses releases now set for the EU market are being censored. I got Chaos from the US and it comes with a 4 page insert including all the lyrics whereas the EU version is just a double sided insert with no lyrics. Fairly shitty from Metal Blade as I can't see any legal reason for doing this and they aren't making people aware of it either.
Probably won't be long before the US versions are only available to people with a US address.
The censored art is irksome for sure. What was the postage on that record from the US?
I got it from Hells so the postage was the cheap DHL option they sold out of it in 2 days. Before they stocked it I was looking at other sites like Merchbar they were charging €17 for post. The record itself is 30 quid. If you want that version I would get it now as out of the 20 odd LP pressings they did for that album only 3 including this repress have the uncensored art and the previous 2 versions from 2021 sell for stupid money on Discogs.
Quote from: mickO))) on February 07, 2024, 12:07:47 PMMetal blade just did a repress of Violence on vinyl with the uncensored art for anyone looking for it but it is only available from US distros. Mine arrived in the post yesterday it looks and sounds great.
For whatever reason it does indeed seem like all Cannibal Corpses releases now set for the EU market are being censored. I got Chaos from the US and it comes with a 4 page insert including all the lyrics whereas the EU version is just a double sided insert with no lyrics. Fairly shitty from Metal Blade as I can't see any legal reason for doing this and they aren't making people aware of it either.
Probably won't be long before the US versions are only available to people with a US address.
Yea, bit poor on Metal Blade's side now. I don't care that there are censored versions per say, but I'd like the option as opposed to buying a copy and then having no lyric sheet which happened to me. Old man rant over ha ha ha
Kind of fucking mad that they need to censor the lyrics of a band named Cannibal Corpse. Surely people know what they are getting in for. If Webster wrote lyrics for Shaniah Twain then I'd get it... but Cannibal Corpse. Come on, society.
Quote from: Eoin McLove on February 09, 2024, 10:21:47 AMKind of fucking mad that they need to censor the lyrics of a band named Cannibal Corpse. Surely people know what they are getting in for. If Webster wrote lyrics for Shaniah Twain then I'd get it... but Cannibal Corpse. Come on, society.
I completely agree. It seems to me that they are trying to appear more edgy by having censored versions. Like "oh the lyrics are so offensive" essentially censoring themselves.
Quote from: Necro Red on February 09, 2024, 10:15:53 AMYea, bit poor on Metal Blade's side now. I don't care that there are censored versions per say, but I'd like the option as opposed to buying a copy and then having no lyric sheet which happened to me. Old man rant over ha ha ha
Probably kept quiet because it would affect sales. I just can't understand the reasoning behind it. I think even that ban on the first couple of albums being sold or songs being played live in Germany was lifted a few years ago. I also know plenty of bands with far worse lyrics then Cannibal whose records aren't being censored for the EU.
They've censored themselves for notoriety
Album shitific is the next one
Kerry king does a guest solo on all the songs and writes all the music
European tour just announced with a string of English dates but no Ireland once again. That's twice now in the last year that Ireland has been skipped. Very disappointing.
Quote from: mickO))) on March 25, 2024, 11:29:38 AMEuropean tour just announced with a string of English dates but no Ireland once again. That's twice now in the last year that Ireland has been skipped. Very disappointing.
Either the financial hit was a bit too much or no available venue.
That's a deadly lineup too. Schizophrenia are great, loads of Morbid Angel theft but done well!
When did they play here last? I saw them in 2006, I assume they've played since but I don't know why I wouldn't have pottered along at some point.
Think they were back twice since then. Did a show in the Academy 2010 and Tivoli + Limerick/Belfast in 2018
I was away when they last played but I think it was 2018. I was suppose to see myself in 2019 but due to being far too pissed I didn't make it to the show so I haven't seen them myself since around 2012 I think.
Immolation are supporting on this upcoming EU tour who I think also haven't been over here in a long time.
I'd go for Immolation alone - not to pushed on live Corpse these days, Fisher's vocals are so annoying and the sets feature too much new shit. They could do with an old school set at this stage.
Yea the last Immolation headline show was 2007 I think. A few support shows since just. They look like they are billed as second support, under Municipal Waste.
Makes sense why I missed CC in 2010 and 2018 when I see the dates there.
I think they headlined twice since then. The show with Macabre in the Village the time we had that really bad snow in 2010 and then the Marduk / Immo co-headline show that I think was in 2012.
I keep forgetting I didn't live here for 4 years and missed loads of gigs as a result haha
https://blabbermouth.net/news/cannibal-corpse-drummer-paul-mazurkiewicz-to-make-his-stand-up-comedy-debut-this-weekend
Quote from: mickO))) on March 25, 2024, 11:57:30 AMI think they headlined twice since then. The show with Macabre in the Village the time we had that really bad snow in 2010 and then the Marduk / Immo co-headline show that I think was in 2012.
Napalm Death headlined that one. Had to walk to Sandyford afterwards.
Rob Barrett in a spot of bother if the rumours are to be believed.....
Bloke from Black Dahlia filling in for Rob whilst he "sits this tour out"
" In recent days, troubling allegations have surfaced online involving Rob Barrett, guitarist of the legendary death metal band Cannibal Corpse. The accusations, originally shared via social media, come from a woman who detailed a series of abusive incidents involving both psychological and physical harm, alongside serious claims of sexual misconduct.
The alleged victim describes being subjected to verbal degradation, physical violence while staying at Barrett's home in Tennessee, and ongoing emotional abuse. Screenshots circulating online depict disturbing claims of blackmail, intimidation, and even an attempt to push her out of a moving vehicle.
She further alleges that Barrett sent nude photos of her to his wife, who then used those images to threaten extortion—demanding money or threatening to expose her identity and distribute the photos to her workplace and contacts.
To make matters even more alarming, musician Morgan Elle, a member of the band Emasculator, recently posted an update on Facebook, stating:
"The girl that called Rob Barrett out earlier for abuse and blackmail just had her nudes leaked on the internet from either himself or someone he sent them to. They are posting her nudes, her full legal name and phone number online.
Revenge porn as a grown ass man is absolutely insane."
It's important to note that none of these allegations have yet been legally proven, and Barrett has not issued any public statements regarding the accusations at the time of this writing.
However, the details shared raise serious concerns. If true, they reflect not only disturbing behavior but also potentially criminal actions. Revenge porn is a punishable offense in many jurisdictions, and the use of nude images for blackmail or humiliation can have devastating consequences for victims."
The fact the Black Dahlia dude is just in for the tour without any acknowledgment of Rob really is strange to say the least. Normally something is said, he's sick, needs time off etc
Where was that posted?
It's all over the place if you just type in Rob Barrett allegations. As the post above says nothing proven yet but I'm guessing he's sidelined whilst the investigation is active.
Fuck sake, absolutely disgusting behavior from Barrett if it's true.
At least Pat went out with a bang.
Pat might not seem so bad after this - he might get his gig back
Hmm, was this not some months ago? I read an update, can't remember for the life of me where, anywho kinda roll my eyes moment. I'm sure it's still out there somewhere.
Yep, it was a couple of months back but now the Black Dahlia guy said he's touring with them and Cannibal haven't said anything has brought it back again
The update from what I remember suggests it's in the hands of lawyers perhaps that's why no statement?
Maybe - can't find that one. Still think it's odd Cannibal Corpse make no mention of the guy subbing in on their socials
Quote from: OpenSores on September 06, 2025, 12:57:59 PMThe update from what I remember suggests it's in the hands of lawyers perhaps that's why no statement?
Yeah I'd imagine so, better these days to say nothing until it's all been sorted one way or the other
Think Barretts wife put out a statement a while back though saying it's false and is in the middle of suing the original accuser for defamation
Might still cost him his job either way.
"It's important to note that none of these allegations have yet been legally proven"
Devil's advocate here, but isn't it shocking how you can report this stuff and just throw in a statement like that
Yep, plenty of cases where the allegations prove to be not true, but damage done.
Scammer Smashed Face
Gallery of Sue-icide
Stripped, Raped and Slandered
Kill (your reputation)
https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-cannibal-corpse-performs-with-ex-the-black-dahlia-murder-guitarist-brandon-ellis-for-first-time
Just looking at the setlist whilst we're here - Jesus it's god awful. I know they've a zillion albums but they're pulling from the shit ones. Nothing from Butchered or Eaten Back to Life, the usual two from Tomb and usual one from Bleeding.
Seen them loads of times here earlier on and the stuff they'd pull from those records was amazing, Born in A Casket, Gutted, The Bleeding, Addicted to from Tomb - unreal.
I'd welcome them starting to do album anniversary tours so I can hear material they hardly ever play. I'd love stuff off Bloodthirst and gallery. Can always watch the old Live Cannibalism Dvd that has ace material on it.
Caught them on both those tours. Gallery was especially brilliant. They must've played 5/6 from it. Opened with I will Kill You - magic. But they dug deep on the other records. Monolith, Puncture Wound Massacre, Perverse Suffering off Vile.
Maybe should be a separate thread, but I think in some cases the longer a band is around the less likely it is I'll go see them based on setlist.
When did they last play here?
2018, think it was on the Torture run. It's the only time they were here I didn't bother.
Saw them twice in Dublin in times long ago past, once in Temple Bar (TBMC) and another time in The Village (I think, Abbey St). early 2000s - mid 2000s if memory serves. Remember plenty of older tracks.
Quote from: Necro Red on September 23, 2025, 11:21:13 AMI'd welcome them starting to do album anniversary tours so I can hear material they hardly ever play. I'd love stuff off Bloodthirst and gallery. Can always watch the old Live Cannibalism Dvd that has ace material on it.
I would even just welcome an Irish show they haven't played Ireland in a very long time they now seem to be yet another band that just isn't bothered with coming here anymore for who knows what reason or maybe they want to come but nobody will bring them. It's been well over a decade since I have seen them.
Quote from: leatherface on September 23, 2025, 01:08:35 PMSaw them twice in Dublin in times long ago past, once in Temple Bar (TBMC) and another time in The Village (I think, Abbey St). early 2000s - mid 2000s if memory serves. Remember plenty of older tracks.
The village was April 2004 my first ever DME show. Same set as the bonus DVD that came with Kill. Temple Bar was 2006 unless they played there more than once?
April 06 in the TBMC was the only time I saw them in Ireland. I went to fuck-all of anything in 2018.
Here's the occasions they played
June 1998 Mean Fiddler With Krabathor - Phenomenal Gig, prob my favourite CC show here. Touring Gallery, only maybe 150-200 at it max
April 2000 Temple Bar Music Centre With Vomitory + Mystic Circle
November 2001 Temple Bar Music Centre With Krisiun and Kreator
April 2004 The Village with Visceral Bleeding and Kataklysm
April 2006 TBMC with Aeon and Prostitute Disfigurement
August 2010 Academy With Warpath
March 2018 Tivoli With Man Must Die
I was doing my leaving cert for that Mean Fiddler gig! :'( .Caught them the next time they came back in 2000.My first time coming across Vomitory; Deranged were ment to support originally.
Yeah that's right, Deranged pulled out of some amount of gigs back then.
Can't stress how good the Mean Fiddler was, wasn't much older myself. Maybe 1st year college. Met the whole band, all sound. Paul was mingling before their set, they seemed chuffed with Gallery as he'd mentioned Vile was at least 50-60% done with their "old singer" as he put it 😅 and had to be redone, Gallery Felt like a new chapter.
Was only at the one in the Academy, and caught them at a few festivals too and they always put on a great show. Well overdue a return here
When I met them I asked Alex about their appearance in Ace Ventura and whether Jim Carrey knew who they were. His answer was very long and detailed. Very nice people are Cannibal Corpse.
Seems I only saw them in 06 and 10. Thought I'd seen them more but I suppose I've been watching Live Cannibalism for 25 years 😄
They played the Cruscin here in Cork and by all accounts it was wild.
Did I see it? No , I was working like a cunt.
Quote from: Circlepit on September 23, 2025, 10:20:07 PMThey played the Cruscin here in Cork and by all accounts it was wild.
Did I see it? No , I was working like a cunt.
Yeah fuckin mental gig!,the most rammed i can ever remember The Cruiscin, nuts to see them in a venue that size!.
I have photos with Paul M and Jack Owen after the Temple bar gig in 2000,.They were just milling around outside.
Ticket from that gig!
That's the only time I saw them, the 2000 gig.
Same as others have only seen them 3 times 04, 06 and 2010 but thought it was more. I was suppose to see them in 2016 with Macabre and in 2018 with Perdition Temple supporting but ended up missing both shows.
Quote from: Paul keohane on September 23, 2025, 11:04:37 PMTicket from that gig!
Thats was a great gig, I remember Jack Owen just casually strolling outside for a chat after the gig.
Yeah that was a good one too, Vomitory were great I thought. That album Redemption they were plugging is still a favourite.
Yeah Redemption still gets regular spins here!
Quote from: Paul keohane on September 23, 2025, 10:57:43 PMQuote from: Circlepit on September 23, 2025, 10:20:07 PMThey played the Cruscin here in Cork and by all accounts it was wild.
Did I see it? No , I was working like a cunt.
Yeah fuckin mental gig!,the most rammed i can ever remember The Cruiscin, nuts to see them in a venue that size!.
I have photos with Paul M and Jack Owen after the Temple bar gig in 2000,.They were just milling around outside.
I'm sure Suffocation played the Cruscin twice but the crowd was small enough.
They were ferocious.
Most rammed I saw the Cruscin was for Napalm Death. There were people in war paint going nuts. It was brilliant.
Still can't believe I missed CC there.
Quote from: Circlepit on September 24, 2025, 10:24:35 AMQuote from: Paul keohane on September 23, 2025, 10:57:43 PMQuote from: Circlepit on September 23, 2025, 10:20:07 PMThey played the Cruscin here in Cork and by all accounts it was wild.
Did I see it? No , I was working like a cunt.
Yeah fuckin mental gig!,the most rammed i can ever remember The Cruiscin, nuts to see them in a venue that size!.
I have photos with Paul M and Jack Owen after the Temple bar gig in 2000,.They were just milling around outside.
I'm sure Suffocation played the Cruscin twice but the crowd was small enough.
They were ferocious.
Most rammed I saw the Cruscin was for Napalm Death. There were people in war paint going nuts. It was brilliant.
Still can't believe I missed CC there.
Yeah suffocation played twice alright,one of the dates they played an underage gig in the afternoon and u18s that evening.
QuoteI'm sure Suffocation played the Cruscin twice but the crowd was small enough.
They were ferocious.
Most rammed I saw the Cruscin was for Napalm Death. There were people in war paint going nuts. It was brilliant.
Still can't believe I missed CC there.
Was in a lot of bands back then and played at a good few of these, will always appreciate how many amazing bands came to the Cruiscín around 06/07/08, it's really crazy when you think about it. These are the ones I can remember seeing off the top of my head: 1349, Goreotted, Suffo, CC, Cryptopsy, Napalm Death, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Unleashed, Decapitated, Bolt Thrower...missed loads as well (Madball and Exodus(I think??)) but it was a feast of gigs for a few years there. Gas seeing Tony Laureano smoking a fag outside the offie or Pat O'Brien at a houseparty near st johns. Thanks to anyone on here who was involved
Dismember & Gorgoroth both played twice IIRC.
Napalm Death were superb, as were Dismember.
Cannibal Corpse were phenomenal. Blew the roof off :abbath:
Mad seeing Unleashed & Gogoroth there.
Even f*cking Master played there! :laugh: :laugh:
Decapitated played twice too! 05 and 07 i think!
QuotePat O'Brien at a houseparty near st johns
Has to be more embellishment to this :laugh:
Quote from: Pagan Saviour on September 25, 2025, 01:51:26 PMQuotePat O'Brien at a houseparty near st johns
Has to be more embellishment to this :laugh:
Did he get a rapturous welcome ??!
Did Bolt Thrower play Cruscin? I've no recollection of that.
I was at the Madball one.
They has played Fibbers or some place similar the night before to a packed house.
The Cork night was booked at a very late stage, wasn't advertised and there was about 12 people there.
They were brilliant but it as like a rehearsal.
There were bits of ripped bibles on the stage from the night before we hen they arrived.
They gave it the full NYC what the fuck is this etc
Bolt Thrower did indeed play the Cruscin, christ what a sweatbox it was that night. No idea of the year though.
2006 for Bolt Thrower.
Bolt Thrower was the loudest gig I was ever at in my life, by a long way
Dismember, missed them!!! Not sure if I knew about that one
Prostitute Disfigurement were supporting CC if that counts
Gorerotted were great, I got my ATM card signed by Goreskin for some reason, still have it there somewhere
Deeds of Flesh are on the ticket as support for the 06 gig. Did they play at the show? I didn't know them back then so I can't remember but I don't think they did.
Where did Suffocation play in April 08? Was at that, and remember it being in a small spot.
Cruiscin Lan
Quote from: mickO))) on September 27, 2025, 05:44:43 PMDeeds of Flesh are on the ticket as support for the 06 gig. Did they play at the show? I didn't know them back then so I can't remember but I don't think they did.
Didn't play Dublin anyway and can't see them flying in for Cork :laugh:
Don't remember them being around. Boy would have loved to see Deeds of Flesh, around then, holy shit
Did Deeds play Dublin years back with Hate Eternal by any chance?.Ive that in my head,
Quote from: Ducky on September 27, 2025, 06:18:17 PMWhere did Suffocation play in April 08? Was at that, and remember it being in a small spot.
Fibbers. Last min venue change if memory serves correctly?. Amazing gig. Packed and the sound was great. Frank talking funny bolix between songs. Some violence too. All in all, an interesting experience. Met Mike Smith in the bar that afternoon so ..was happy with that.
Quote from: leatherface on September 27, 2025, 09:49:03 PMQuote from: Ducky on September 27, 2025, 06:18:17 PMWhere did Suffocation play in April 08? Was at that, and remember it being in a small spot.
Fibbers. Last min venue change if memory serves correctly?. Amazing gig. Packed and the sound was great. Frank talking funny bolix between songs. Some violence too. All in all, an interesting experience. Met Mike Smith in the bar that afternoon so ..was happy with that.
Yeah that was it! Came out with a few bruises and I wasn't engaged in moshing. Mental gig altogether.
Actually met the lot of them bar Smith. Was chatting to Hobbs and Marchais out in the smoking area beforehand, they were hyped to be playing such a small venue. Gave Mullen my train ticket to sign, he was not impressed :laugh:
Thought you meant in Cork. Pretty sure the Fibbers thing wasn't last minute but savage gig either way.
Quote from: open face surgery on September 27, 2025, 10:38:02 PMThought you meant in Cork. Pretty sure the Fibbers thing wasn't last minute but savage gig either way.
I remember reading that day on MI that it was changed from one venue to another. Can't recall the name of the venue but it was to be down the quays in some place with big pillars obscuring the views of the stage, then moved to Fibbers.
The voodoo lounge
This popped up in my feed today. Great sounding footage from The Bleeding tour.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOxPEnkLAqM&list=RDrOxPEnkLAqM&start_radio=1
Quote from: TurnTheAirBlue on September 28, 2025, 01:02:26 AMThis popped up in my feed today. Great sounding footage from The Bleeding tour.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOxPEnkLAqM&list=RDrOxPEnkLAqM&start_radio=1
Class! I was fairly obsessed with them at that time!.
Lived in The Bleeding shirt when I was 15!
2006 was Aeon and Prostitute Disfigurement. PD were the Nile Rogers of DM gigs here for a few years, except shite.
:laugh:
Yeah dreadful name, dreadful band.
Prostitute Disfigurement aren't bad they have some good songs and I would take them as support any day over most of the local support we seem to be getting at almost every show these days.
I like seeing local support at bigger shows but I will agree with you. Same bands over and over at the moment. I don't need to see Zealot Cult for about five years. Absolutely love them, especially spiritual sickness, great record but feel like I see them every second show.
PD always seems good live anytime i saw them back in those days!
Anyone see that interview with Jack Owen, said he quit because of a toxic environment and had to get away from one individual in particular?
Quote from: Pagan Saviour on January 22, 2026, 09:16:14 AMAnyone see that interview with Jack Owen, said he quit because of a toxic environment and had to get away from one individual in particular?
Safe to say he's talking about Alex Webster there.
Why do you say Alex? I thought Paul myself, comes across a control freak type
Get the feeling like Alex is a bit of a Steve Harris "I'm the only resposnsible one around here" and Paul is headstrong so it seems like they run the show alright. There's a story where they wrote Hammer Smashed Face while the band was actually split up for a little bit in 1991 after the Butchered run...think those guys are one camp.
I see some weird rumors on Barret going around now, I'd say being in a touring metal band for 40 years is no joke
Yeah think Barret will be out the door.
Are the two boys Alex and Paul the leaders so to speak? They didnt hesitate letting Pat O'Brian go after his breakdown. I mean they could of stuck behind him and allowed him some time to get himself back on track. He was an integral part of the band for so long.
Quote from: Pagan Saviour on January 22, 2026, 09:16:14 AMAnyone see that interview with Jack Owen, said he quit because of a toxic environment and had to get away from one individual in particular?
where's that interview? Might explain why he seemed miserable playing live with them.
He's been miserable playing live for 20+ years looking at him.
He can't be blamed for having a head like a melted welly.
That's never stopped the rest of us from looking like we're having a good time.
I met Jack and Paul walking down the street in Dublin before their gig in 2000, one of those fan boy moments! :laugh:
Yep, met them all outside the Mean Fiddler 1998. Just after Gallery came out, all seemed relaxed there.
Aye I met Jack after Deicide played The Village in 2004. I also caught a tomato that Benton randomly threw in the crowd, that my mam threw away a few days later, which I was pissed off about. What I was going to do with it, I have no idea.
Quote from: Necro Red on January 22, 2026, 11:10:57 AMAre the two boys Alex and Paul the leaders so to speak? They didnt hesitate letting Pat O'Brian go after his breakdown. I mean they could of stuck behind him and allowed him some time to get himself back on track. He was an integral part of the band for so long.
I think the deal with O'Brien was he was a little too much into the partying and had a couple of warnings from Alex & Paul on the tours preceding his meltdown.
TBF they are probably successful because those two lads have the drive to push it. Im sure if Barnes was at the helm they'd be headlining at the Day of Darkness rather than Hellfest or whatnot
Did Jack not join some rock band with a girl singer just prior to his CC departure? I want to say they were called Adrift or something but I might be thinking of Alas, Rutan's yoke. I vaguely remember him saying something about not wanting to play metal anymore around the time.
That rings a bell.
Quote from: Anton Arcane on January 22, 2026, 06:38:04 PMDid Jack not join some rock band with a girl singer just prior to his CC departure? I want to say they were called Adrift or something but I might be thinking of Alas, Rutan's yoke. I vaguely remember him saying something about not wanting to play metal anymore around the time.
That's the one. Think there was live footage on the CC doc.
And yes he was doing his Father Stone impression on stage with them too.
Quote from: Anton Arcane on January 22, 2026, 06:38:04 PMDid Jack not join some rock band with a girl singer just prior to his CC departure? I want to say they were called Adrift or something but I might be thinking of Alas, Rutan's yoke. I vaguely remember him saying something about not wanting to play metal anymore around the time.
the writing was on the wall around the Wretched Spawn. I remember watching the DVd that cane with it and jack Owen playing acoustic guitar....
I've only ever seen bits of that DVD on YouTube but from what I have seen, it looks like each guitarist was responsible for tracking their songs themselves, as in Jack not being present during the Frantic Disembowelment clip and Pat being absent during Decency Defied.
Quote from: Anton Arcane on January 23, 2026, 03:18:32 PMI've only ever seen bits of that DVD on YouTube but from what I have seen, it looks like each guitarist was responsible for tracking their songs themselves, as in Jack not being present during the Frantic Disembowelment clip and Pat being absent during Decency Defied.
yea, thats right. I recently watched the episode of Brian Slagels podcast with corpse drummer paul and he said they did that as the guitar tracks would be tighter. Was on about Scourge Of Iron being recorded by Barrett and not Pat. Makes sense