Death metal pioneers Cannibal Corpse are locked in a generational battle for survival. Accustomed to controversy for their graphic lyrical content, the band now faces a new wave of critics: Gen Z. This younger generation is calling for their cancellation, accusing the band of promoting violence, misogyny, and harmful stereotypes.
The firestorm ignited on social media when a discussion about Mindless Self Indulgence’s song “Panty Shot” escalated. Critics argued that while art and artist should be separated, the song’s explicit content, coupled with singer Jimmy Urine’s 2021 sexual assault allegations, made such a distinction impossible.
The conversation took a darker turn when Cannibal Corpse was dragged into the fray. A post featuring lyrics from their song “Necropedophile” sparked intense debate. While some condemned the band for their extreme content, others defended their music as a distinct form of artistic expression, differentiating it from the more mainstream Mindless Self Indulgence.
“This mf and anyone who listens to him should be shot dead execution style i do not want to share the society with mentally ill freaks,” one person on X wrote.
Another person came to the defense of the band’s lead singer, George “Corpsegrinder” Fisher, writing: “Gen Z discovering CANNIBAL CORPSE and trying to cancel them is hilarious. Meanwhile, Corpsegrinder is out here playing claw machine games and donating the stuffed animals to kids in need,” they said, sharing some photos of Corpsegrinder playing claw machines and giving the toys to children who need them.
Subsequently, ex-Bad Wolves frontman Tommy Vext tweeted: “Gen Z scene kids trying to cancel CANNIBAL CORPSE for lyrics written before they were born is the reason why metal is dying as a culture.”
