Eaten Back to Life
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Eaten Back to Life is the debut album by American death metal
band Cannibal Corpse
. It was released on 17 August 1990 through Metal Blade Records
. The album was banned in Germany
(censored versions were not available, but the ban was revoked in June 2006) and other countries because of the violent cover and the extreme nature of the lyrics. Glen Benton
of Deicide
and Francis H. Howard of Opprobrium
(then known as Incubus) perform back-up vocals on "Mangled" and "A Skull Full of Maggots".
The following statement can be found in the inlay of this album:
"This album is dedicated to the memory of Alfred Packer, the first American cannibal (R.I.P.)"
This album has stronger influences of thrash metal
than their future releases, as well as a slightly varied vocal style. Their trademark style wasn't present until their following release Butchered at Birth
.
The remastered version includes a video of "Born In a Casket (live)" as well as a less saturated cover color, a new text scheme for the title, and the Fisher-era Cannibal Corpse text scheme.
, except where noted.
Death metal
Death metal is an extreme subgenre of heavy metal. It typically employs heavily distorted guitars, tremolo picking, deep growling vocals, blast beat drumming, minor keys or atonality, and complex song structures with multiple tempo changes....
band Cannibal Corpse
Cannibal Corpse
Cannibal Corpse is an American death metal band from Buffalo, New York. Formed in 1988, the band has released eleven studio albums, one box set, and one live album...
. It was released on 17 August 1990 through Metal Blade Records
Metal Blade Records
Metal Blade Records is a record label which was founded by Brian Slagel in 1982. The U.S. corporate office for Metal Blade is located in Agoura Hills, California. It also has offices in Arizona, Germany, Japan, Canada, and the UK. The label is distributed in the U.S. by Sony BMG Music...
. The album was banned in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
(censored versions were not available, but the ban was revoked in June 2006) and other countries because of the violent cover and the extreme nature of the lyrics. Glen Benton
Glen Benton
Glen Benton is an American heavy metal musician best known as the vocalist and bassist for the death metal band Deicide, although he prefers not to use the 'death metal' terminology. He is also the studio vocalist for Vital Remains, and has performed live with them on a few occasions...
of Deicide
Deicide (band)
Deicide is an American death metal band formed in 1987. Their first two albums, Deicide and Legion, are ranked second and third place in best-selling death metal albums of the SoundScan era.-As Amon/Carnage :...
and Francis H. Howard of Opprobrium
Opprobrium (band)
See also opprobriumOpprobrium is a death metal band from Metairie, Louisiana. Founded in 1986 by brothers Francis and Moyses Howard under the name Incubus, Natives of Rio de Janeiro, the Howards emigrated to New Orleans and formed the band...
(then known as Incubus) perform back-up vocals on "Mangled" and "A Skull Full of Maggots".
The following statement can be found in the inlay of this album:
"This album is dedicated to the memory of Alfred Packer, the first American cannibal (R.I.P.)"
This album has stronger influences of thrash metal
Thrash metal
Thrash metal is a subgenre of heavy metal that is characterized usually by its fast tempo and aggression. Songs of the genre typically use fast percussive and low-register guitar riffs, overlaid with shredding-style lead work...
than their future releases, as well as a slightly varied vocal style. Their trademark style wasn't present until their following release Butchered at Birth
Butchered at Birth
-Personnel:* Chris Barnes – vocals* Jack Owen – guitar* Bob Rusay – guitar* Alex Webster – bass* Paul Mazurkiewicz – drums* Glen Benton – guest vocals on track 6...
.
The remastered version includes a video of "Born In a Casket (live)" as well as a less saturated cover color, a new text scheme for the title, and the Fisher-era Cannibal Corpse text scheme.
Track listing
All song lyrics were written by Chris BarnesChris Barnes (musician)
Chris Barnes is an American singer-songwriter, best known as a death metal vocalist recognized for his very low guttural vocals and explicitly violent lyrics...
, except where noted.
Personnel
- Chris BarnesChris BarnesChris Barnes may refer to:*Chris Barnes , American death metal vocalist*Chris Barnes , American child actor*Chris Barnes , American bowler...
– vocals - Bob Rusay – lead and rhythm guitars
- Jack OwenJack OwenJack Owen is an American guitarist, best known for his work in the death metal genre. He was one of the founding members of Cannibal Corpse. He stayed with the band from their formation in 1988 until 2004 when he left because he wanted to move on as stated in the Centuries of Torment DVD...
– lead and rhythm guitars - Alex WebsterAlex WebsterAlex Webster is an American bass player, who is best known as a member of the American death metal band Cannibal Corpse. He is one of two current members who were of the original lineup of Cannibal Corpse, the other being drummer Paul Mazurkiewicz...
– bass - Paul MazurkiewiczPaul MazurkiewiczPaul Mazurkiewicz is the Polish-American drummer of Cannibal Corpse, and one of two remaining original members, the other being bassist Alex Webster.-Musical History:...
– drums, percussion