Cattle Decapitation

American deathgrind band

Cattle Decapitation is an American extreme metal band from San Diego, California, formed in 1996. The group is known for their brutal sound, guttural vocals, and intense live performances. Their music deals with themes of animal rights, environmentalism, and critiques of human behavior, often using grotesque and macabre imagery to emphasize their messages. Over the years, Cattle Decapitation has undergone several lineup changes but has consistently been anchored by vocalist Travis Ryan. The band's discography includes several full-length albums that have contributed to their reputation within the metal community. They have steadily gained a following through relentless touring and by creating music that pushes the boundaries of deathgrind and death metal genres. Albums like "Humanure" (2004), "The Anthropocene Extinction" (2015), and "Death Atlas" (2019) have been particularly noted for their conceptual ambition and technical proficiency, helping to cement Cattle Decapitation's status as a significant force in extreme metal.