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Chicago, United States (1985 – present)

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1. Macabre are a pioneering death metal band from the USA. They were formed in 1985 in Chicago, Illinois, and ever since have never had a line-up change. They blend thrash metal, death metal and grindcore to form their own unique style dubbed Murder Metal. Oddly enough, although being one of the first bands ever to play death metal, their influence is not as far reaching as one would think. This is probably due to their lyrical content and humorous attitude towards songwriting. Lyrically, they have a strong focus on serial killers, mass murderers and a touch of sick gore humour. Most lyrics are based upon true stories and are about real infamous personalities. They also have a side project called the Macabre Minstrels that play acoustic songs. Their current label, and their own label, is Decomposed Records.

Macabre’s music was strongly influenced by US & UK hardcore, grindcore & death metal acts, ranged from The Accüsed & Cryptic Slaughter to Possessed & Napalm Death. Macabre’s sickening sense of humor alienated casual metal listeners, however helped to gain a small but strong cult status among gore metal fans.

2. Short-lived hard rock/proto-metal band from Arlington, VA, United States. Formed in 1970 and released a single in 1972: Be Forewarned / Lazy Lady. A recording titled “Rehearsal ‘72” was also released.
The band’s name was sometimes misspelled as “Macbre”.
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  • -stain-

    Macabre can do no wrong!

    18 days ago

  • sonicderp666

    These guys are somewhat of an influence in our music. Please! You might wanna check out Sonic Derp. We have free music for all. Thank you!

    last month

  • Maquina_Muerte

    In case you think this band's latest album qualifies as one of the best releases of 2011, then please tag their latest album (on the last.fm album page) as "best metal and hard rock albums of 2011” and help us create best of charts according to metal and hard rock fans on last.fm. Thank you. For more info: http://www.last.fm/group/TAG%3A+%22best+metal+and+hard+rock+albums+of+%5Binsert+year%5D%22

    March 2012

  • vaginal-jesus

    Now THIS is an extreme metal band which is unique with plenty of talent. . .

    February 2012

  • anesthetize666

    Anyone know the status on Grim Scary Tales Pt.2?

    February 2012

  • HenkeRock

    New album was not my cup of tea. I will stick to Dhamer, Murder Metal, Gloom and Grim Reality for my Macabre needs.

    January 2012

  • fatalportrait99

    OOMPA LOOMPA DOOPITY DAH JEFFREY LOVED EATING MEN FROM GAY BARS

    January 2012

  • ManBearPig1028

    A really fun fucking band to listen to!

    December 2011
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