Cephalic Carnage

Formed in Denver, Colorado, CEPHALIC CARNAGE has set out to break down musical barriers by raising both the expectations and standards of extremity in heavy music. A unique musical hybrid, CEPHALIC CARNAGE thrives on integrating experimental aspects into their unique, forward-thinking style. In 1998, CEPHALIC released their debut album, ‘Conforming To Abnormality’ and instantly hit the road in support of the album. The band laid to waste metal fans nationwide with crushing sets at the Milwaukee Metalfest, Dallas Grindfest, March Metal Meltdown, Ohio Deathfest, and the November To Dismember, stopping at nothing to bring their futuristic sounds to the masses. Soon following, CEPHALIC CARNAGE joined the Relapse Records family. The band's initiation consisted of joining labelmates SOILENT GREEN, TODAY IS THE DAY, EXHUMED, and NASUM on the 1999 Relapse Records Contamination Tour. In December 1999, CEPHALIC recorded their Relapse debut, ‘Exploiting Dysfunction’. Shortly after, their U.S. tour with labelmates THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN showcased some of extreme music's most forward-thinking and jaw-dropping live acts. CEPHALIC then amazed the crowd at the 2002 SXSW Festiva... more...