Cattle Decapitation

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Name = Cattle Decapitation


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Origin = San Diego, United States
Genre = Deathgrind
Years_active = 1996–present
Label = Metal Blade Records
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URL = [http://www.cattledecapitation.com/ Official Site]
Current_members = Travis Ryan
Josh Elmore
Dave McGraw
Troy Oftedal

Cattle Decapitation, currently signed to Metal Blade Records, is a San Diego, California-based deathgrind band. Originally founded in 1996, Cattle Decapitation's songs protest the mistreatment and human consumption of animals as well as the abuse of the environment. All members of the group are vegetarians, though their lyrics are focused on subjects such as misanthropy and the genocide of the human race. Through the use of macabre lyrical content (horror, real life lyrics about what they stand for) the members of the band represent their views on animal rights through gore-grind styled lyrics.

It is discussed in pro wrestling documentary Forever Hardcore that Jerry Lynn is a fan of the band.

Discography

Band members

Current members

*Travis Ryan (vocals)
*Josh Elmore (guitars)
*Troy Oftedal (Bass)
*Dave McGraw (drums)

Former members

* Scott Miller (guitars and vocals)
* Gabe Serbian (guitars)
* Dave Astor (drums)
* Kevin Talley (Touring Drums)
* Michael Laughlin ( Drums )

External links

* [http://www.cattledecapitation.com/ Official website]
* [http://www.myspace.com/cattledecapitation Cattle Decapitation] at MySpace
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* [http://www.peta2.net/OUTTHERE/o-cattledecap.asp?c=p22159 Cattle Decapitation Exclusive Interview on peta2]
* [http://www.vilenoise.com/interview-with-travis-ryan-vocalist-for-cattle-decapitation/ Interview with Travis Ryan, vocalist for Cattle Decapitation]