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Rating: 4.8 out of 5 based on 43 reviews

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Often considered one of grindcore's founding fathers, Carcass were among the first bands of the extreme metal genre to try a different lyrical approach -- one that reflected a fascination with surgical gadgets and peculiar words straight out of a med student's textbook. Hailing from the same locale that spawned the Fab Four -- in case you lived under a rock for the past few decades, Liverpool -- Carcass were originally formed in 1985 by singer/guitarist Bill Steer (who would later play with Napalm Death) and drummer Ken Owen. By 1987, singer/bassist Jeff Walker had signed on with the band, resulting in a deal with Earache Records shortly after. The trio then issued a pair of full-lengths that are often considered classics of the grindcore genre, 1988's Reek of Putrefaction and 1989's Symphonies of Sickness.

Shortly after the dawn of the '90s, Carcass expanded to a quartet, as Michael Amott signed on as second guitarist, resulting in two more favorites of the metal underground, 1991's Necroticism: Descanting the Insalubrious and 1992's four-song EP Tools of the Trade. Whereas he once sang in a growling voice à la a dragon desperately in need of some Pepto-Bismol, Walker adopted a slightly more traditional metal singing style, while the band was no longer afraid to let Iron Maiden-esque guitar work enter the mix. The result was the group's major-label debut for Sony, 1994's Heartwork. Although Heartwork is probably Carcass' best-known album, fan reaction is often split evenly between those who feel the group had sold out with a more easily digestible sound (quite comparable to thrash metal) and those who feel that it's one of the '90s great metal releases.

Either way, Amott left the group around this time, and was replaced by Carlo Regadas for Carcass' final studio album, 1996's appropriately titled Swansong. The same year, a compilation of rarities was issued, Wake Up and Smell the Carcass. Subsequently, Owen, Walker, and Regadas continued working together for a spell under the Blackstar name; Amott formed both Spiritual Beggars and Arch Enemy; and Steer surprisingly formed a blues-rock power trio, Firebird. ~ Greg Prato, Rovi

Setlists

    1. -1985
    2. 1.Unfit for Human Consumption
    3. 2.Buried Dreams
    4. 3.Incarnated Solvent Abuse
    5. 4.This Mortal Coil
    6. 5.Dance of Ixtab (Psychopomp & Circumstance March No. 1 in B)
    7. 6.Black Star / Keep On Rotting in the Free World
    8. 7.Embodiment
    9. 8.Corporal Jigsore Quandary
    10. 9.Heartwork
    1. 1.Unfit for Human Consumption
    2. 2.Buried Dreams
    3. 3.Incarnated Solvent Abuse
    4. 4.No Love Lost
    5. 5.Tomorrow Belongs to Nobody
    6. 6.Death Certificate
    7. 7.Dance of Ixtab (Psychopomp & Circumstance March No. 1 in B)
    8. 8.Black Star
    9. 9.Keep On Rotting in the Free World
    10. 10.Genital Grinder
    11. 11.Pyosisified (Rotten to the Gore)
    12. 12.Tools of the Trade
    13. 13.316L Grade Surgical Steel
    14. 14.This Mortal Coil
    15. 15.Corporal Jigsore Quandary
    16. 16.Heartwork
    1. -1985
    2. 1.Unfit for Human Consumption
    3. 2.Buried Dreams
    4. 3.No Love Lost
    5. 4.Black Star / Keep On Rotting in the Free World
    6. 5.Genital Grinder / Pyosisified (Rotten to the Gore)
    7. 6.Exhume to Consume
    8. 7.Corporal Jigsore Quandary
    9. 8.Heartwork
    10. 9.Carneous Cacoffiny (Outro snippet)
    1. -1985
    2. 1.Unfit for Human Consumption
    3. 2.Buried Dreams
    4. 3.Incarnated Solvent Abuse
    5. 4.No Love Lost
    6. 5.Tomorrow Belongs to Nobody / Death Certificate
    7. 6.Dance of Ixtab (Psychopomp & Circumstance March No. 1 in B)
    8. 7.Exhume to Consume
    9. 8.316L Grade Surgical Steel
    10. 9.Corporal Jigsore Quandary
    11. 10.Heartwork
    12. 11.Carneous Cacoffiny (outro)
    1. -1985
    2. 1.Unfit for Human Consumption
    3. 2.Buried Dreams
    4. 3.Incarnated Solvent Abuse
    5. 4.No Love Lost
    6. 5.Tomorrow Belongs to Nobody / Death Certificate
    7. 6.Dance of Ixtab (Psychopomp & Circumstance March No. 1 in B)
    8. 7.Black Star / Keep On Rotting in the Free World
    9. 8.Genital Grinder / Pyosisified (Rotten to the Gore)
    10. 9.Tools of the Trade
    11. 10.The Scythe's Remorseless Swing
    12. 11.This Mortal Coil
    13. 12.Corporal Jigsore Quandary
    14. 13.Heartwork
    15. 14.Carneous Cacoffiny ((Outro snippet))

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Rating: 4.8 out of 5 based on 43 reviews
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  • Kick Ass Carcass Show

    by Amazing performance on 10/4/25The Wiltern - Los AngelesRating: 5 out of 5

    Amazing performance!!! These guys are still on top of their game!!!

  • Carcass delivers

    by Josejojo13 on 10/4/25The Wiltern - Los AngelesRating: 5 out of 5

    For a midweek show, it was undersold! However, Necrot; Brujeria; Nails and Carcass brought their A game!! Wish more people were present but it was great to be part of the attendees!! Look forward to see Carcass again !!! Metal on 🤘🏼

  • See them.

    by Lthrgrl on 10/4/25House of Blues Las Vegas - Las VegasRating: 5 out of 5

    Amazing. Theyre still rocking hard. Thanks for the great show guys. Go see them!!

  • Killer show, great line up

    by Carcass rocks on 10/3/25House of Blues Las Vegas - Las VegasRating: 5 out of 5

    Sadly, I didn't get to the venue until Hedonist was on their last song. I regret not getting there sooner, cuz that one song rocked. Necrot always bring it. This is my 5th time seeing them and they get tighter and tighter each time. Brujeria played better than I've ever heard them play. It should be noted that they are more of a Brujeria tribute band at this point, after the passing of Juan & Peach + the fact that none of these musicians played on any of the classic record. But the band was tight as hell. Plus, it was really cool to find out Juan's son took over drums. That brings us to the reason we were all there - Carcass. One of the very few bands to reunite and put out material that competes with their most classic era (Necroticism - Heartwork). They were firing on all cylinders. The only quibble I could ever throw out is that Jeff only sings about half the words live. I know some of the lyrics (especially from the first 3 albums) can be hard to sing live and/or remember, but it would be nice to hear the songs sung somewhat correctly. But, it didn't detract from the show! They were all great and I'll go back every time.

  • Out of this world

    by B.Gwenyver on 5/4/23The Belasco - Los AngelesRating: 5 out of 5

    Carcass show was a masterpiece. Explosive energy. Has the best time of my life. Plus got to meet some of the band members. So down to earth. Carcass fan for life 🤘

  • Awesome!

    by Doll91 on 5/3/23The Belasco - Los AngelesRating: 5 out of 5

    I didn’t like how they can’t take ID in pictures. I drove from the San Bernardino County and they didn’t want to accept my picture driver license

  • excellent, perfect, awesome, no more words

    by elias on 5/2/23The Observatory North Park - San DiegoRating: 5 out of 5

    the perfect night and ambiental, the metalhead, mosh, the bands, the playlist and songs marvel in this show

  • Great show!

    by RealmOvChaos on 5/2/23The Observatory North Park - San DiegoRating: 5 out of 5

    Had a great time! If you haven't seen Carcass yet and you're a fan you got to see them live they throw a mean show!

  • Very good concert

    by El gallo on 4/18/23The Observatory - Santa AnaRating: 5 out of 5

    I just went to see this guys last year when they played with Amon Amarth in Vegas and Los Angeles so when I heard that they are going to headline the Observatory didn’t hesitate and bought my ticket.

  • Carcass is amazing

    by Noj on 4/17/23Irving Plaza - New YorkRating: 5 out of 5

    The whole show was amazing. From Creeping Death and Municipal Waste to Carcass everyone brought their a game to this show.