Bonus disc

Catalogue number

FDAD1V2.1

Colour

Clear

Colour details

Crystal Clear

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2023-02-06

Signed copies

Supplier US

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

4250444191796

Total Cap

Clear LP

Artist

Carnivore

Genre US

Metal

Label US

Flying Dolphin

Carnivore was a crossover thrash metal band from Brooklyn, NY, active from 1982 to 1990. Led by vocalist/bassist/songwriter <en>Peter Steele</en>, the band emerged after the dissolution of Steele's previous project. With drummer Louis Beateaux also joining, Carnivore was completed by guitarist Keith Alexander (later replaced by Marc Piovanetti). Known for their controversial lyrics, which were often tongue-in-cheek and meant to provoke, Carnivore released two albums and had ties to <en>Agnostic Front</en>. After disbanding, Steele went on to form <en>Type O Negative</en>, incorporating some of Carnivore's songs into their debut album.

In 2006, Steele revived Carnivore with a new lineup for live performances. Sadly, original guitarist Keith Alexander passed away in July 2005 due to a bicycle accident. Tragically, Peter Steele himself died in April 2010 from heart failure.

For fans of Carnivore's unique sound and style, similar artists worth exploring include Hirax, Vio-Lence, Dark Angel, Whiplash, Cryptic Slaughter, Nuclear Assault, Sadus,
Morbid Saint,Sacred Reich,Possessed,Voivod,Rigor Mortis,Destruction,Razor,
Coroner ,Toxik,Venom ,Exciter,Demolition Hammer,and Exhorder

Carnivore is one of the most unique bands ever. This first album was their introduction to larger-than-life vocalist/bassist Pete Steele, and even though Type O Negative's epic brand of gothic metal was still just a glimmer in his eye, in retrospect one can already recognize the fascinating range of creative contradictions that would always characterize the 6'7" man's work. 

Petrus Steele (as he was then calling himself), guitarist Keith Alexander, and drummer Louie Beateaux generally focused their energies on incredibly brutal and intentionally raw full-on thrash-outs like "Predator," "Carnivore," and "Legion of Doom"; plus they wore the Mad Max apocalyptic caveman attire on the album's rear sleeve to back it up!

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