Name: To Serve Man
Brand: Cattle Decapitation

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

251991

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Colour

Black

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-03-25

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

The Orchard

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

039842519913

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Cattle Decapitation

Genre GB

Metal

Label GB

Metal Blade

Cattle Decapitation is an American grindcore/death metal band based in San Diego. Formed in 1996, the band has been delivering their unique and intense sound to fans all over the world. With Travis Ryan on vocals since 1997, Josh Elmore on guitars since 2001, Dave McGraw on drums since 2007, Belisario Dimuzio joining as a touring guitarist from 2015-2018 and officially becoming a member in 2018, and Olivier Pinard on bass also joining in 2018; Cattle Decapitation continues to push boundaries and captivate audiences with their powerful music.

Over the years, Cattle Decapitation has had several talented musicians contribute to their lineup including Gabe Serbian, Scott Miller, Rahsaan Davis (touring), Troy Oftedal, Michael Laughlin, Dave Astor, and Derek Engemann. Their combined efforts have helped shape the band's distinctive sound that fans have come to love.

With a relentless drive for creating thought-provoking music and an unwavering dedication to their craft, Cattle Decapitation has solidified themselves as one of the most influential bands in the grindcore/death metal genre. Their powerful performances and socially conscious lyrics continue to resonate with fans worldwide.

Metal Blade is an independent heavy metal label that was founded in Los Angeles, CA on February 1, 1982 by Brian Slagel. Over the years, Metal Blade has gained a reputation for launching the careers of numerous popular metal bands including Metallica, Slayer, Cannibal Corpse, and many others.

The label has gone through various changes in its label codes and variants throughout the years. From 1982 to 1983, they used "tan labels and axe with blood stains" for most releases. However, there were exceptions such as "black labels" available only on the Metal Massacre compilation and "custom tan labels" for certain releases like Bitch's Damnation Alley.

In 1984, Metal Blade switched to using "silver labels and axe with blood stains," which were actually used only in that year. Some pressings from this period with earlier dates are actually from 1984. These silver labels were also reused in the 2016 reissues of Slayer's Show No Mercy album. Additionally, some releases sold in 1987 featured these silver labels but were likely old stock distributed in new sleeves.

2022 Catalog Vinyl Re-Pressings, mastered by Dave Otero (Khemmis, Cephalic Carnage, Cattle Decapitation, Allegaeon and more). The third full length release from Cattle Decapitation, and the band's 2002 debut release. Looking back 20 years, To Serve Man was a massive priority release for Metal Blade. Exclaim! (magazine) wrote that the band "has entered the upper realm of gore-grinders," with To Serve Man. The album has gone on to sell almost 20,000 albums in the US alone and upwards of 40,000 worldwide. To Serve Man set the stage for Cattle Decapitation to become one of the most successful and respected bands in the genre.

To Serve Man

Music GB