| Carcass |
| Genre(s) |
| Goregrind/Grindcore, Melodic Death Metal |
| Lyrical theme(s) |
| Death, gore (early), politics, society (later) |
| Origin |
Formed in |
Current label |
Status |
|
United Kingdom
(Liverpool, England) |
1985 |
Earache Records |
Active |
| Current line-up |
Jeff Walker - Vocals, bass (1986-1995, 2008-) (Electro Hippies, Blackstar, Brujeria, Jeff Walker und Die Fluffers)
Bill Steer - Guitar, vocals (1985-1995, 2008-) (Napalm Death, Firebird, Gentlemans Pistols)
Michael Amott - Guitar (1990-1993, 2008-) (Arch Enemy, Spiritual Beggars, Carnage (Swe), Candlemass)
Daniel Erlandsson - Drums (2008-) (Arch Enemy, Eucharist, In Flames, The End (Swe), Revengia, Armageddon (Swe), Liers in Wait) | | Former/past member(s) |
Vocals:
Sanjiv (1987)
Guitar:
Carlo Regadas (1994-1995) (Blackstar, Devoid (UK))
Drums:
Ken Owen (1985-1995, also Vocals) (Blackstar) |
| Additional notes |
Carcass is considered the major inspiration and musical foundation for most gore metal and deathgrind/goregrind bands as well as being one of the founding fathers of melodic death metal.
The band was first known as Disattack, playing hardcore/punk back in 1985. After releasing their first demo in 1986, their bass player left the band and Jeff Walker joined them after leaving Electro Hippies. By that time, they were also changing their name to Carcass, whose logo was drawn by Jeff Walker. Soon [...]
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| SpookyApparition | July 10th, 2002 |
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