Cattle Decapitation is an American deathgrind band formed in 1996 in San Diego, California. ¹⁾

The band's music combines elements of death metal, grindcore, and deathgrind.²⁾

Cattle Decapitation's lyrics often focus on animal rights, environmentalism, and societal issues.³⁾

Vocalist Travis Ryan is known for his wide range of vocal styles, including guttural growls, high-pitched shrieks, and melodic singing.⁴⁾

The band's name, Cattle Decapitation, reflects their lyrical themes and is meant to symbolize the mass slaughter of animals for human consumption.⁵⁾

Cattle Decapitation's debut album, “Homovore,” was released in 2000 and showcased their brutal and technical sound.⁶⁾

The band's lineup has gone through several changes over the years, with Travis Ryan being the only consistent member.⁷⁾

Cattle Decapitation's album “Monolith of Inhumanity” (2012) received critical acclaim and is often considered a landmark release in extreme metal.⁸⁾

The band's 2004 album, “Humanure,” features cover artwork depicting a cow defecating human remains, reflecting their stance on factory farming.⁹⁾

Cattle Decapitation's lyrics often present a bleak and dystopian view of the world, criticizing humanity's destructive impact on the planet.¹⁰⁾

The band's album “The Anthropocene Extinction” (2015) reached number 41 on the Billboard 200 chart, their highest-charting release at the time.¹¹⁾

Cattle Decapitation's music videos often feature graphic and disturbing imagery, serving as a visual representation of their lyrical content.¹²⁾

In 2019, the band released their album “Death Atlas,” which delves into themes of ecological collapse and the impending doom of humanity.¹³⁾

Cattle Decapitation has toured extensively, sharing the stage with notable bands such as Cannibal Corpse, Dying Fetus, and Suffocation.¹⁴⁾

Cattle Decapitation's album “Karma.Bloody.Karma” (2006) features a guest appearance by Joey Karam of The Locust, adding saxophone to the band's sound.¹⁵⁾

Despite their extreme musical style, Cattle Decapitation has gained a dedicated fanbase and received recognition from metal fans worldwide.¹⁶⁾

The band's album “The Harvest Floor” (2009) includes a song called “Regret and the Grave,” which features guest vocals by Ross Sewage of Impaled.¹⁷⁾

Cattle Decapitation's album “To Serve Man” (2002) received mixed reviews upon its release but has since become a cult favorite among fans.¹⁸⁾

Travis Ryan has been praised for his lyrical and vocal abilities, often recognized as one of the most talented and versatile vocalists in extreme metal.¹⁹⁾

Cattle Decapitation's music has been described as “brutal” and “relentless,” combining fast and technical riffing with crushing rhythms.²⁰⁾

Cattle Decapitation has released several music videos, including “Forced Gender Reassignment,” “Your Disposal,” and “The Prophets of Loss.”²¹⁾

Cattle Decapitation's album “The Anthropocene Extinction” features a guest appearance by Philip H. Anselmo of Pantera and Down.²²⁾

The band's music has been praised for its technicality, incorporating intricate guitar riffs, complex drum patterns, and precise bass lines.²³⁾

Cattle Decapitation's album “Death Atlas” was produced by Dave Otero, known for his work with bands like Cephalic Carnage and Archspire.²⁴⁾

The band has released a series of limited-edition vinyl releases, including special editions of their albums with unique artwork and color variants.²⁵⁾

Cattle Decapitation's album “Humanure” features a hidden track called “Cream of the Crop,” a sarcastic and humorous take on pop music.²⁶⁾

The band's album “Karma.Bloody.Karma” includes a re-recording of their song “Chunk Blower” from their early demo tapes.²⁷⁾

Cattle Decapitation's music often incorporates atmospheric and ambient elements, adding depth and variety to their sound.²⁸⁾

Cattle Decapitation's music has been praised for its production quality, with each instrument and vocal track being clear and distinct.²⁹⁾

The band's album “Death Atlas” features a guest appearance by Laure Le Prunenec of Igorrr on the song “The Unerasable Past.”³⁰⁾