INTERVIEW: Josh Elmore of Cattle Decapitation Discusses “Terrasite” and Making a Career Out of Death Metal


 

Ghost Cult’s Ojaay chatted with mainstay guitarist Josh Elmore of Cattle Decapitation! The band is releasing their new album “Terrasite” soon via Metal Blade Records! Josh discussed how he joined the band, his impact as one of the longest-serving members, his past non-metal project with Weasel Walter, CDs’ return to a hearty touring schedule, and more!

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ALBUM REVIEW: Cattle Decapitation – Terrasite


 

Picking up where the previous record Death Atlas left off, Terrasite (Metal Blade), the tenth album from deathgrind legends Cattle Decapitation finds new life evolving from the charred and blackened carcass of the Earth. Emerging from its human cocoon, the titular beastie – much like the band itself – awakens to continue on its path towards total planetary devastation.

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Cattle Decapitation – Medium Rarities


 

It almost seems fitting that we now get to delve back into the archives for this latest release from Death/Grind legends Cattle Decapitation. This is a band that has always looked to blend their eco-friendly message with some of the most horrible and gloriously grimy, putrid Death Metal ever committed to tape: they want to you not only listen but feel what they want to say. Continue reading


Josh Elmore Discusses New Cattle Decapitation Material, Favorite Albums Of 2017, And More!


Cattle Decapitation will be wrapping up their U.S. headlining tour with Revocation, Full of Hell and Artificial Brain this weekend, and as you’ve seen from the footage we’ve shared, this has been one of the sickest tours of 2017. Before their recent set in New York City, I got to talk with Cattle Decapitation‘s Josh Elmore about the current trek, as well as get an update on their plans for 2018. Continue reading


Cattle Decapitation – King Parrot – Dark Sermon: Live at Brighton Music Hall


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At the beginning of autumn where the world around us dies, it was only fitting on an early October night to see Cattle Decapitation headline at Brighton Music Hall in Allston, MA. Personally, I had never seen the four piece play a headlining gig so I knew this was a show I could not afford to miss. There was some worry early on as their tour van did have some issues earlier in the day which delayed their arrival a bit. Fortunately, there were other bands to start off the night.

Dark Sermon hit the stage to get the Boston’s crowd attention on the music and not the missing headliner. The crowd was only warming up at this point so most were by the bar or merch tables. I thought the overall sound of the band was interesting with a nice mix of doom and black metal.

Easily the biggest surprise to me on this night was Australia’s own King Parrot. The energy that was created by both the band and the fans was truly electric. The odd, self-deprecating humor brought on in between songs gave almost a relaxed feeling knowing this band does not take itself, or metal, too seriously. Lead singer Matt Young had the crowd in stitches with his moments during songs where he would decide to moon the crowd. After the set, I quickly made my way to the merch table to purchase a patch and a copy of their latest record, Dead Set (Housecore Records), before preparing myself for the headlining act.

 

It was finally time to witness the San Diego natives close out the night with some of their best material off of their latest album, The Anthropocene Extinction (Metal Blade Records). In fact, the majority of the set list was off of said album including: ‘Manufactured Extinct’, ‘The Prophets of Loss’, and ‘Pacific Grim’. There was also a small selection of Monolith of Inhumanity tracks such as ‘Your Disposal’ and closer, ‘Kingdom of Tyrants’. The Allston crowd also got some classic tunes from Cattle Decapitation in ‘Total Gore?’ as well as ‘Testicular Manslaughter’. The crowd was fully behind each song as the crowd surfers were a plenty and the pits remained busy throughout the set. This band is arguably at their very best with the core that is vocalist, Travis Ryan, and guitarist, Josh Elmore. These guys were so good this time around that I may go and catch them again on their tour with Cannibal Corpse just to experience this band live again.

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Audio: Cattle Decapitation – Manufactured Extinct


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Cattle Decapitation streaming “Manufactured Extinct,” off of their forthcoming album The Anthropocene Extinction, out August 7, 2015 worldwide via Metal Blade Records here. The album was produced by Dave Otero (Allegaeon, Cephalic Carnage) at Flatline Audio in Denver, CO, and features guests such as Philip H. Anselmo on “The Prophets Of Loss”, Author & Punisher on “Plagueborne,” and Mr. Jurgen Bartsch of Bethlehem on “Pacific Grim.”

The band will be doing an advanced CD release show at Brick By Brick in San Diego, CA on July 11, 2015 with Author & Punisher, Noctuary, and Mortuus Terror.

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The Anthropocene Extinction Track Listing:
01: Manufactured Extinct
02: The Prophets of Loss
03: Plagueborne
04: Clandestine Ways (Krokodil Rot)
05: Circo Inhumanitas
06: The Burden Of Seven Billion
07: Mammals In Babylon
08: Mutual Assured Destruction
09: Not Suitable For Life
10: Apex Blasphemy
11: Ave Exitium
12: Pacific Grim

Cattle Decapitation:
Travis Ryan – Vocals
Josh Elmore – Guitar
Derek Engemann – Bass
Dave McGraw – Drums

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