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Resurrected British brutes CARCASS have made their entire upcoming album »Surgical Steel« available for streaming via MSN.com. Click on the following link to listen to debatably the most anticipated metal release of the decade: http://on-msn.com/19mR6A5 . »Surgical Steel« will be released on September 16 (UK), September 13 (Rest of Europe) and September 17 (North America). The long-awaited sixth full-length album by CARCASS will be made available on several collectible formats and can now be ordered with or without an exclusive t-shirt design here http://smarturl.it/SurgicalSteelCD .»Surgical Steel«, the band’s first full length encounter since their 1996 LP »Swansong«, was produced by Colin Richardson (NAPALM DEATH, BOLT THROWER, GOREFEST, CANNIBALCORPSE, SINISTER, RODRIGO Y GABRIELA) and mixed/mastered by Andy Sneap (MEGADETH, ACCEPT, EXODUS, TESTAMENT). “We went back to working with Ian Tilton, who is an iconic English photographer famous for working with THE STONE ROSES,” stated frontman Jeff Walker regarding the cover artwork. “He actually did the front cover for »Necroticism«... as well. We've deliberately tried to evoke the feeling of that album and »Heartwork«.” Joining guitarist Bill Steer and bassist/vocalist Jeff Walker in the band's current incarnation are new drummer Dan Wilding (ABORTED, TRIGGER THE BLOODSHED) and guitarist Ben Ash (PIG IRON, DESOLATION, LIQUEFIED SKELETON). Expect some guest vocals from original sticksman Ken Owen as well, when »Surgical Steel« is finally released this Fall.CARCASS has released several classic albums over the years, including Decibel Magazine “Hall of Fame” inductees »Heartwork« and »Necroticism – Descanting the Insalubrious«, and their influence has changed the face of Extreme Metal with every consecutive release. Whether it was inventing Gore-Grind (i.e. »Reek of Putrefaction«, »Symphonies of Sickness«) or creating the template for Melodic Death Metal (i.e. »Heartwork«), CARCASS has always made records by which bars were set and rules were broken. Upon the band’s dismantling in 1996, fans mourned the loss of the seminal act and longed that the group would return again one day. In 2007, the metal world got its wish as CARCASS reformed to play several sold-out reunion shows around the globe. Once again re-motivated to administer a shot of cynicism and infectious riffs into the arm of a sickly Metal Scene, founding members Bill Steer and Jeff Walker began writing what would become the latest output of their highly influential career, »Surgical Steel«. Only the choicest of cuts were made, and blood sweat and tears were shed to bring us a record worthy of the CARCASS legacy. In short, »Surgical Steel« is just what the doctor ordered. More on »Surgical Steel«:Track-by-track part 1: http://youtu.be/SeRzsl6C67M Track-by-track part 2: http://youtu.be/nLFFvsT9xAc ‘Captive Bolt Pistol’ lyric video: http://goo.gl/XJcNs4 »Surgical Steel« jewel case track list:01. 198502. Thrasher's Abattoir03. Cadaver Pouch Conveyor System04. A Congealed Clot Of Blood05. The Master Butcher's Apron06. Noncompliance to ASTM F 899-12 Standard07. The Granulating Dark Satanic Mills08. Unfit For Human Consumption09. 316L Grade Surgical Steel10. Captive Bolt Pistol11. Mount Of Execution»Surgical Steel« digipak track list:01. 198502. Thrasher's Abattoir03. Cadaver Pouch Conveyor System04. A Congealed Clot Of Blood05. The Master Butcher's Apron06. Noncompliance to ASTM F 899-12 Standard07. The Granulating Dark Satanic Mills08. Unfit For Human Consumption09. 316L Grade Surgical Steel10. Captive Bolt Pistol11. Mount Of Execution12. Intensive Battery Brooding (BONUS TRACK)»Surgical Steel« U.S. vinyl and cassette track list:Side A1. 19852. Thrasher's Abattoir3. Cadaver Pouch Conveyor System4. A Congealed Clot Of Blood5. The Master Butcher's Apron6. Noncompliance to ASTM F 899-12 StandardSide B1. The Granulating Dark Satanic Mills2. Unfit For Human Consumption3. 316L Grade Surgical Steel4. Captive Bolt Pistol5. Mount Of Execution»Surgical Steel« surgical kit box (NB US mail-order only)Includes:DVD sized bookletSteel book with CDOversized PosterSurgical kit styled boxPicture Disc LPLimited to 750 copies worldwideSide A1. 19852. Thrasher's Abattoir3. Cadaver Pouch Conveyor System4. A Congealed Clot Of Blood5. The Master Butcher's Apron6. Noncompliance to ASTM F 899-12 StandardSide B7. The Granulating Dark Satanic Mills8. Unfit For Human Consumption9. 316L Grade Surgical Steel10. Captive Bolt Pistol11. Mount Of Execution»Surgical Steel« steel book encased CD with digipak track list:01. 198502. Thrasher's Abattoir03. Cadaver Pouch Conveyor System04. A Congealed Clot Of Blood05. The Master Butcher's Apron06. Noncompliance to ASTM F 899-12 Standard07. The Granulating Dark Satanic Mills08. Unfit For Human Consumption09. 316L Grade Surgical Steel10. Captive Bolt Pistol11. Mount Of Execution12. Intensive Battery Brooding (BONUS TRACK)European 2 LP vinyl track list:SIDE A1. 19852. Thrasher's Abattoir3. Cadaver Pouch Conveyor System4. A Congealed Clot Of BloodSIDE B1. The Master Butcher's Apron2. Noncompliance to ASTM F899-12 Standard3. The Granulating Dark Satanic MillsSIDE C1. Unfit For Human Consumption2. 316L Grade Surgical Steel3. Captive Bolt PistolSIDE D1. Mount Of Execution2. Intensive Battery Brooding (BONUS TRACK) Read more... then come back and comment below.

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