Rob Barrett
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Rob Barrett is the rhythm guitarist for the death metal
band Cannibal Corpse
and currently resides in Tampa, FL. He joined in 1993 and left in 1997, but rejoined in 2005. He features on the albums The Bleeding
, Vile
, Kill
, and Evisceration Plague
. He is responsible for helping create several Cannibal Corpse songs, including "Absolute Hatred", "Devoured by Vermin", "She Was Asking for It" and "Stripped, Raped and Strangled". In 1992, he played lead guitar on the landmark death metal album Retribution
by Malevolent Creation
. Later that year he joined Cannibal Corpse
shortly after they had recorded Tomb of the Mutilated
and stayed for the subsequent tours and played with the band through 1996’s Monolith of Death tour. Although he left in 1997, he rejoined in 2005 to replace Jack Owen
, who left to work on his second band Adrift
and Deicide
. He also has an endorsement deal with Dean Guitars
.
He also performed guitar and vocals with Solstice
on the album Solstice.
Barrett performed guitar on the Roadrunner United
album, his playing can be heard on the tracks Annihilation by the Hands of God, and Constitution Down.
Cadillac
, Gibson Les Paul
, Jackson Dinky
, Charvel 750 XL
Pickups: EMG
Heads: Mesa Boogie
Dual Rectifier
Cabinets: Crate
and Mesa Boogie
4x12" Cabinets, both with Celestion
Vintage 30 speakers
Effects/Pedals: Boss
NS-2 Noise Suppressor, Boss MT-2 Metal Zone, Boss TU-2 Chromatic Tuner
Cables: Monster
Strings: D'Addario
13-62
Picks: Dunlop
.88 mm
Tunings:(known) Eb standard, Db standard, Bb standard and Ab standard.
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...
and currently resides in Tampa, FL. He joined in 1993 and left in 1997, but rejoined in 2005. He features on the albums The Bleeding
The Bleeding
The Bleeding is the fourth studio album by American death metal band Cannibal Corpse, released in 1994 through Metal Blade Records. It is the last album featuring singer and founding member Chris Barnes and is the first album featuring guitarist Rob Barrett...
, Vile
Vile (album)
Vile is the fifth studio album by American death metal band Cannibal Corpse. It was released in 1996 through Metal Blade Records. It was originally titled Created to Kill and was recorded with founding vocalist Chris Barnes...
, Kill
Kill (album)
Kill is the tenth studio album by American death metal band Cannibal Corpse, released on March 21, 2006. This release marks the return of guitarist Rob Barrett, who had previously played on The Bleeding and Vile. The European version of the album comes with a live DVD filmed in Strasbourg in 2004...
, and Evisceration Plague
Evisceration Plague
Evisceration Plague is the eleventh studio album by American death metal band Cannibal Corpse. The album was produced at Mana Recording Studios by Hate Eternal guitarist Erik Rutan....
. He is responsible for helping create several Cannibal Corpse songs, including "Absolute Hatred", "Devoured by Vermin", "She Was Asking for It" and "Stripped, Raped and Strangled". In 1992, he played lead guitar on the landmark death metal album Retribution
Retribution (Malevolent Creation album)
Retribution is a second studio album by Florida death metal band Malevolent Creation. It was produced and engineered by Scott Burns- Track listing :-Personnel:* Brett Hoffmann - vocals* Rob Barrett - lead guitar* Phil Fasciana - rhythm guitar...
by Malevolent Creation
Malevolent Creation
Malevolent Creation is a death metal band originally hailing from Buffalo, New York. Moving to Florida in 1987, they became a part of the emergent local death metal scene, landing a deal with Roadrunner Records...
. Later that year he joined 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...
shortly after they had recorded Tomb of the Mutilated
Tomb of the Mutilated
Tomb of the Mutilated is the third studio album by American death metal band Cannibal Corpse. It was released in 1992 through Metal Blade Records and is the last album featuring founding guitarist Bob Rusay...
and stayed for the subsequent tours and played with the band through 1996’s Monolith of Death tour. Although he left in 1997, he rejoined in 2005 to replace Jack Owen
Jack Owen
Jack 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...
, who left to work on his second band Adrift
Adrift (band)
Adrift is a Tampa, Florida based American heavy rock band featuring Jack Owen, current guitarist for Deicide, formerly of Cannibal Corpse, on guitar...
and 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 :...
. He also has an endorsement deal with Dean Guitars
Dean Guitars
Dean Guitars is an American manufacturer of guitars. It was founded in 1976 by Dean Zelinsky in Chicago, Illinois and is currently under the ownership of Armadillo Enterprises in Tampa, Florida.- History :...
.
He also performed guitar and vocals with Solstice
Solstice (US band)
Solstice is an American death metal band. They were formed in 1990 and released two albums on Steamhammer Records.-Members:Current members *Christian Rudes - guitars, vocals*Dennis Muñoz - guitars*Garrett Scott - bass*Brian Harris - drums...
on the album Solstice.
Barrett performed guitar on the Roadrunner United
Roadrunner United
Roadrunner United was a project organized by the heavy metal record label Roadrunner Records to celebrate its 25th anniversary. It culminated in an album released worldwide on October 11, 2005, entitled The All-Star Sessions...
album, his playing can be heard on the tracks Annihilation by the Hands of God, and Constitution Down.
Equipment
Guitars: Custom DeanDean Guitars
Dean Guitars is an American manufacturer of guitars. It was founded in 1976 by Dean Zelinsky in Chicago, Illinois and is currently under the ownership of Armadillo Enterprises in Tampa, Florida.- History :...
Cadillac
Dean Cadillac
The Dean Cadillac or Caddy is a guitar designed and created by Dean Guitars. It has resemblance to the Dean ML and the Gibson Les Paul. It was released alongside the Dean ML, V and Z. Glen Drover of the band Megadeth is known for using this guitar , as well as Rob Barrett of Cannibal Corpse, John...
, Gibson Les Paul
Gibson Les Paul
The Gibson Les Paul was the result of a design collaboration between Gibson Guitar Corporation and the late jazz guitarist and electronics inventor Les Paul. In 1950, with the introduction of the Fender Telecaster to the musical market, electric guitars became a public craze. In reaction, Gibson...
, Jackson Dinky
Jackson Dinky
The Jackson Dinky is a Superstrat-style double-cutaway electric guitar built by Jackson Guitars. The "Dinky" is aptly named for its slightly smaller than normal body size. Usually fitted with a two humbucker pickup configuration, some models also include single-coil pickups or just one bridge...
, Charvel 750 XL
Pickups: EMG
EMG, Inc.
EMG, Inc. is the current legal name of a company based in Santa Rosa, California which manufactures guitar pickups and EQ accessories. Founded in 1976, the company was originally called Dirtywork Studios. The name was changed to "Overlend" in 1978 and then to the current name in 1983...
Heads: Mesa Boogie
Mesa Boogie
Mesa/Boogie is a company in Petaluma, California that makes amplifiers for guitars and basses. It has been in operation since 1969....
Dual Rectifier
Cabinets: Crate
Crate
A crate is a large shipping container, often made of wood, typically used to transport large, heavy or awkward items. A crate has a self-supporting structure, with or without sheathing. For a wooden container to be a crate, all six of its sides must be put in place to result in the rated strength...
and Mesa Boogie
Mesa Boogie
Mesa/Boogie is a company in Petaluma, California that makes amplifiers for guitars and basses. It has been in operation since 1969....
4x12" Cabinets, both with Celestion
Celestion
Celestion is a British maker of loudspeakers.-History:The work of what would become Celestion started in Hampton Wick in 1924. Celestion Radio Company and Celestion Limited were formed in 1927, and two years later the company moved across the Thames to Kingston. The company grew rapidly, but was...
Vintage 30 speakers
Effects/Pedals: Boss
Boss Corporation
Boss is a manufacturer of effects pedals for electric guitar and bass guitar. It is a division of the Roland Corporation, a Japanese manufacturer that specializes in musical equipment and accessories...
NS-2 Noise Suppressor, Boss MT-2 Metal Zone, Boss TU-2 Chromatic Tuner
Cables: Monster
Monster Cable Products
Monster Cable Products Inc. owns the Monster Cable brand of consumer audio and video cable, which is primarily used to connect audio and video components...
Strings: D'Addario
D'Addario
D'Addario is a manufacturer of musical instrument strings, primarily guitar strings, currently headquartered in Farmingdale, Long Island, New York...
13-62
Picks: Dunlop
Dunlop Manufacturing
Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc., known colloquially as Jim Dunlop, is a manufacturer of musical accessories based in Benicia, California. Originally founded in 1965 by Jim Dunlop, Sr., the company has grown from a small home operation to being a large manufacturer of music gear for over 40 years.- Way...
.88 mm
Tunings:(known) Eb standard, Db standard, Bb standard and Ab standard.