We tasked Cannibal Corpse’s freshly recruited new guitarist, Hate Eternal’s own Erik Rutan, to tell us his Top 10 favorite songs to perform from the band’s enviable back catalog.
“SCOURGE OF IRON”
“This is absolutely one of the heaviest songs ever and Top 5 songs for me. When I first heard it, I knew this was a classic. I love playing this song. When the main riff kicks in I lose my freaking mind!”
“HAMMER SMASHED FACE”
“An ultimate timeless Cannibal Corpse classic! Super fun song to play and a fan favorite. I cannot ever imagine not playing this song live.”
“EVISCERATION PLAGUE”
“This is right up there next to “Scourge of Iron” as one of the heaviest songs in the Cannibal Corpse catalog. An amazing song to play live. As soon as it starts with the riff and the kick drum, it’s go time!”
“A SKULL FULL OF MAGGOTS”
“Old school classic tune. Total thrasher man! Brings back memories of the old days when I first heard “Eaten Back to Life” in 1990. Cannot help but sing “Maggots!” when playing it!”
“DEATH WALKING TERROR”
“A pounding heavy attack of a song. Truly enjoy playing it and one of my favorite songs. It has a bit of everything to it. Super intense tune.”
“STRIPPED, RAPED AND STRANGLED”
“Another ultimate classic Cannibal Corpse tune that right from the beginning is driving, super catchy, and hooks you right in. Super fun to play!”
“FROM SKIN TO LIQUID”
“This for me is was one of the heaviest instrumentals I have ever heard! Great groove and power to it. Certain aura and vibe to it also.”
“THE WRETCHED SPAWN”
“Starts out super heavy and builds to the middle of the song where the “sawing” picking kicks in. I love to saw away on riffs and this song rips!”
“KILL OR BECOME”
“Fire up the chainsaw! Amazing tune, catchy as hell, fun to play, intense and lots of nuances to the riffing. Great energy with it also. Love it!”
“FRANTIC DISEMBOWELMENT”
“One of the most insane Cannibal Corpse songs, and a song I would love to play in the future. The riffing is pure and utter chaos! Ripper!”
