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Cattle Decapitation is an American deathgrind band from San Diego, California, formed in 1996.
HistoryOriginally founded in 1996, Cattle Decapitation's songs protest the mistreatment and consumption of animals as well as the abuse of the environment. Lyrics may also focus on subjects such as misanthropy and genocide of the human race. Much of their music is based on putting humans in the situations that animals are subjected to (animal testing, slaughter, etc). Notably, all current members of the group are vegetarians.
Their 2002 album To Serve Man saw controversy in Germany, where distribution company SPV refused to handle the album due to its graphic cover.[Metal: The Definitive Guide, page 169] The cover of the 2004 album Humanure, featuring a cow excreting human remains, was reportedly censored without permission from the label in some outlets. Record store owners did not display the album, making it difficult for customers to find and buy it.
Former member Gabe Serbian is a member of the band The Locust.
Metal author and journalist Garry Sharpe-Young once acknowledged the band as "one of the few metal bands whose message hits as hard as their music".
The band has toured often with metal bands Cannibal Corpse, Krisiun, and Hate Eternal. Their latest album The Harvest Floor arrived in 2009.
In August 2009, Cattle Decapitation parted ways with long-time bassist Troy Oftedal because of musical and personal differences.
DiscographyBand membersCurrent members- Travis Ryan (vocals)
- Josh Elmore (guitar)
- Dave McGraw (drums)
- Rahsaan Davis (Bass)
Former members- Scott Miller (guitar and vocals)
- Gabe Serbian (guitar—drums on "Ten Torments")
- Dave Astor (drums—bass/vocals on "Ten Torments")
- Kevin Talley (touring drummer)
- Michael Laughlin (drums)
- Troy Oftedal (bass)
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