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Though many bands have tried, no one articulates the real apocalypse humanity is facing as vividly and succinctly as Cattle Decapitation. With 2019’s Death Atlas they reached the apex of this, perhaps leading some to believe they had no place left to go beyond such an achievement, but now they return with Terrasite, which is as bold a statement as they have ever made. Roaring to life with the savage yet hauntingly melodic “Terrasitic Adaptation” and advancing through the likes of the relentless “We Eat Our Young” and culminating with the ten-plus minutes of “Just Another Body”, it is an album that constantly shifts dynamics, and demands a variety of emotional responses. “The whole record sounds like a somber panic attack; like mourning the loss of a loved one at Mach 3,” says Elmore. The title is a word invented by Ryan that brings together ‘Terra-’ meaning earth and ‘-site’ derived from the Greek word ‘-sitos’ which means ‘food’. “The combination of the two meaning ‘earth-eater’, as a metaphor for humanity’s role in the destruction of the planet, and is a play-on-words of the very fitting word ‘parasite’.” This is vividly brought to life in the artwork by longtime collaborator Wes Benscoter. “We see the nymph stage of this human/cockroach hybrid that is more of a fully grown being that has just molted from its ootheca stage, startled, confused, frightened but also pissed off and ready to join the rest of its brood in finishing humanity’s job of destroying the Earth.”
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Metal, Death Metal
• David McGraw: Drums, • Josh Elmore: Guitar, Belisario Dimuzio: Guitar, • Travis Ryan: Vocals, Olivier Pinard: Bass
Cattle decapitation has set the bar for extreme metal. The new album is a masterpiece and their live show has reached legendary status. Rare group of seasoned and talented musicians who love their art and believe in their philosophy. Exhilarating and evocative.
The Opera House Toronto, ONAbsolutely amazing 🔥🤘 first time seeing aborted and they killed it! 3d time seeing cattle decapitation 🔥🔥I can't express how amazing this show was even the rest of the bands did an amazing job will definitely be coming back to that venue!
The Underground Charlotte, NCCattle Decapitation was epic live, sounded so good. A band named No Cure came with them, unreal. If you weren't a No Cure fan or knew them, after that night you knew them and became a fan, man what a show.
The Arrowhead Calgary, ABGreat show! I came for Cattle Decapitation and Obituary and both put on a hell of a show! Carcass pumped everyone and kicked ass and Amon Amarth was a badass experience for the first time. Hope to see them again soon🤘
Hard Rock Live Wheatland, CAThey really know how to put on a show! It was such an incredible performance! The whole band did their thing! The way Travis was doing his ASTONISHING vocals, whilst the fan blew his hair, was so badass! 5/5 AWESOME!!!
Baltimore Soundstage Baltimore, MDNo, Cattle Decapitation is not currently on tour and doesn't have any tour dates scheduled for 2026-2027. Browse related artists and follow Cattle Decapitation for the latest updates on upcoming concert tours.
