Carcass (band)

In the biggest musical departure, Bill Steer reappeared in Firebird, a Claptonesque guitar-rock trio. In 1983, he was the musical director of The Right Stuff, and in 1984, he was hired to collaborate in The Karate Kid. He also worked as musical director of the television shows Dynasty, Falcon Crest and The Lifestyles of The Rich And Famous. Michael Ammott went on to found Arch Enemy, a successful Swedish death metal band. In 1981, he wrote the music for the James Bond film, For Your Eyes Only, after John Barry was unable to return to the United Kingdom for tax reasons. Ken, Jeff and Carlo continued with the Blackstar project, which went defunct after Ken suffered from a brain haemorrhage. Conti also worked for some other films and, eventually, for television series. Carcass broke up after releasing "Swansong", which drew more heavy criticism from fans for its melodic riffs and "mainstream" sound, which in some ways bordered on late 80s thrash. Conti was credited on the cover of the movie's soundtrack album.

Michael Ammott left the band after "Heartwork", replaced by Carlo Regarda. His big break into celebrity came in 1976, however, when he was hired to choose the music for the movie that also made Sylvester Stallone famous: Rocky. In fact, today some credit Carcass with being a very early (some would argue founding) influence for not just one, but two genres of metal (grindcore and the Swedish melodic sound). In 1974, he began as a film music director. In contrast, others were very receptive to what was perceived by many as a new zenith of talent and composition in death metal, showing a command of motif development and harmony that is underappreciated even within the metal community. Conti was an orchestra director by age fifteen. With Carcass having signed to Sony before the release of "Heartwork", some fans regarded the evolved sound as proof of the sellout they had expected. Bill Conti (born April 13, 1943) is a film musical director.

Their best-known album, "Heartwork", was largely devoid of the gory lyrics and grind style that had been present on their earlier recordings, with a cleaner, more melodic sound, but retaining occasional forays out of more complex harmonies into amodal grind. Starting with "Necroticism: Descanting Insalubrious, the careful listener could hear music-theoretic experimentation beyond the amodal noise of previous work, and even a hint of the harmonic minor scales that would later crystallize more fully. Having started their career as a goregrind band, the band gradually changed their sound and lyrical content. Typical Carcass song titles from their early work include 'Lavaging Expectorate of Lysergide Composition' and 'Microwaved Uterogestation.'.

There is more evidence to show that this lyrical focus was a method of pushing vegetarian beliefs (for example "Exhume To Consume"). This lyrical focus lead many in the music press to falsely believe that one or more members of the band had studied medicine. The band focused on topics mostly relating to the medical field and bizarre combinations of medical equipment and chemicals with human anatomy. In 1987, bassist and vocalist Jeffrey Walker formerly of the Electro Hippies joined them.

On their first demo, an Indian named Sanjiv did the vocals. They were based in Liverpool. Carcass was a British goregrind/death metal band formed by Napalm Death guitarist Bill Steer together with drummer Ken Owen in 1985. Choice Cuts (2004).

Best Of Carcass (Japan 2-CD) (1998). Wake Up And Smell The... Carcass (1997). Swansong (1996). The Heartwork EP (1994).

Heartwork (1993). Tools Of The Trade (EP) (1992). Necroticism: Descanting The Insalubrious (1991). Symphonies of Sickness (1989).

The Peel Sessions (1989). Reek Of Putrefaction (1988). Flesh Ripping Sonic Torment (1987, Demo). 'The mythical demo w/Sanjiv' (1985).

Sanjiv - Vocals (1985). Carlo Regadas - Guitars (1994-1995). Mike Hickey - Guitars (1993). Jeffrey Walker - Vocals, Bass (1987 - 1995).

Ken Owen - Drums, Vocals (1987 - 1995). Michael Amott - Guitars (1990 - 1992). Bill Steer - Vocals, Guitars (1987 - 1995). Time: 1985-1995.

Status: Dissolved. Country: UK. Genre: Death metal, Grindcore.