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Carcass (band)

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Carcass was a British goregrind/death metal band formed by Napalm Death guitarist Bill Steer together with drummer Ken Owen in 1985. They were based in Liverpool. On their first demo, an Indian named Sanjiv did the vocals. In 1987, bassist and vocalist Jeffrey Walker formerly of the Electro Hippies joined them.

The band focused on topics mostly relating to the medical field and bizarre combinations of medical equipment and chemicals with human anatomy. This lyrical focus lead many in the music press to falsely believe that one or more members of the band had studied medicine. There is more evidence to show that this lyrical focus was a method of pushing vegetarian beliefs (for example "Exhume To Consume"). Typical Carcass song titles from their early work include 'Lavaging Expectorate of Lysergide Composition' and 'Microwaved Uterogestation.'

Having started their career as a goregrind band, the band gradually changed their sound and lyrical content. Their best-known album, "Heartwork", was largely devoid of the gory lyrics and grind style that had been present on their earlier recordings.

Carcass broke up after releasing Swansong, their major label debut, which drew heavy criticism from fans for its melodic riffs and "mainstream" sound.

Ken, Jeff and Carlo continued with the Blackstar project, which went defunct after Ken suffered from a brain haemorrhage.

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