Two years after they launched their 2021 album Violence Unimagined, the pioneering loss of life steel outfit Cannibal Corpse prepares to unleash their sixteenth studio album, Chaos Horrific on September 22. And with a slate of latest tracks that may go away you feeling just like the sufferer of the worst acts of psychopathy, Cannibal Corpse proves that they continue to be the highest of the loss of life steel meals chain after 35 years.

In fact, Cannibal Corpse is fronted by the distinctive father and claw-machine champion George “Corpsegrinder” Fisher and as at all times, his vocals are completely spot-on. From starting to finish, his efficiency is flawless, combining the mastery of a seasoned veteran with the starvation of an rising artist. For a band that has achieved as a lot industrial success as Cannibal Corpse, you wouldn’t essentially anticipate this stage of uncompromising vitality. Nonetheless, Cannibal Corpse has at all times stayed true to their mission.

Alex Webster and Paul Mazurkiewicz — a few Cannibal Corpse’s co-founders — have remained with the group since its inception in 1988. And regardless of all that point, Webster delivers a killer efficiency on bass and Paul’s drums are simply as robust. Rob Barrett and the group’s latest member, ex-Morbid Angel’s Erik Rutan, each slay on guitars, as they rip by means of killer solos that aren’t in any respect overdone. Sure, the compositions are tight and heavy, with some songs feeling extra technical than others. The result’s a type of selection that retains the listener engaged.

The manufacturing fits this album completely, with an ideal stage of grit and dirt whereas nonetheless managing to take care of a stage of professionalism within the combine, with every member chopping their method by means of the band’s distinctive wall of sound. All of this is smart, contemplating Erik Rutan did every part however mastering, which he left to the band’s long-time collaborator, the Grammy-winning engineer Alan Douches.

Thematically, Chaos Horrific dishes up all of the bloodthirsty violence that followers are conditioned to anticipate: “Seas of gore so far as the attention can see…” The lyrics are visceral and appalling, though the brutality and darkness do appear comparatively superficial.

At slightly below 40 minutes, Chaos Horrific feels a bit brief, nevertheless it leaves sufficient lifeless our bodies in its wake for us to really feel greater than happy. Can mere mortals actually stand up to any extra “Pitchfork Impalement” than this?! In comparison with the band’s extra iconic work, time might discover that Chaos Horrific to be not all that revolutionary, nevertheless it nonetheless successfully pricks you in the appropriate locations.

Given the familiarity that almost all of listeners have with Cannibal Corpse, it’s straightforward to neglect simply how excessive their music is in actuality. Then I bear in mind the time in 2014 once I confirmed as much as a live performance of theirs in Moscow, solely to have it shut down by non secular protestors. Though that was practically a decade in the past, it nonetheless serves as a reminder that Cannibal Corpse has the facility to impress indignation and horror.

Thus, we advocate that followers attempt to witness Cannibal Corpse’s upcoming co-headlining tour with The True Mayhem — the definitive black steel band. It begins the identical day as Chaos Horrific’s launch. In fact, the file’s songs will probably be extremely conducive to reside reveals. Chaos Horrific will present nice gasoline for energetic crowds able to mosh and headbang.

Cannibal Corpse’s Chaos Horrific comes out on September 22 by way of Metallic Blade Information. Pre-order your copy right here.