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⁾