Former Cannibal Corpse singer and current Six Feet Under frontman Chris Barnes recently addressed the tensions within Cannibal Corpse during his time in the group. In a Cameo video addressed to a fan, Barnes spoke about his role in these conflicts and shared his particular attachment to certain emblematic albums of his career.
An honest confession about the tensions within Cannibal Corpse
Chris Barnes admitted that personal tensions in Cannibal Corpse were common during his time in the group, and that he was often responsible for them: “There was always tension on a personal level in the band when I was there, and a lot of it was probably my fault [rires].”
He also mentioned The Bleeding (1994) as a key album for Cannibal Corpse, marking a turning point for the band following the departure of guitarist Bob Rusay. Barnes acknowledged that the album allowed the band to progress musically: “I never wanted Bob to leave the band, and Jack [Owen] neither. But it led to a great album, The Bleeding. It’s probably my favorite album.”
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The impact of The Bleeding et Maximum Violence
In his response, Barnes compared The Bleeding by Cannibal Corpse and Maximum Violence (1999) from Six Feet Under, describing them as career milestones: “These two albums mark a new beginning for two distinct groups. They are anchored in my heart.”
Despite the success of Hammer Smashed Facehe quotes Stripped, Raped and Strangled as the favorite song he wrote during his career: “It’s a very special song to me, and I will continue to play it forever.”
Six Feet Under and the legacy of Cannibal Corpse
Touring North America for the first time since 2013, Six Feet Under pays homage to Cannibal Corpse by playing covers of Hammer Smashed Face et Stripped, Raped and Strangled. These iconic tracks recall Chris Barnes’ roots in Cannibal Corpse and the lasting impact of his music.
Recent videos show Barnes performing these classics with renewed intensity and energy. You can watch them below.
