''Eaten Back to Life'' is the debut studio album by American

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. It was released on August 17, 1990 through

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. The album was banned in Germany—censored versions of the album were not available, but the ban was revoked in 2006—and other countries because of the violent cover and the extreme nature of the lyrics. Glen Benton of

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and Francis H. Howard of

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(then known as Incubus) perform backup vocals on "Mangled" and "A Skull Full of Maggots". A statement can be found in the inlay of the album that reads: "This album is dedicated to the memory of

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, the first American cannibal (R.I.P.)". The remastered version includes a video of "Born in a Casket (Live)" as well as a less saturated cover color, a new text scheme for the title, and the

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-era Cannibal Corpse text logo.

Track listing

All music written by Cannibal Corpse.

Personnel

* Chris Barnes – vocals *Bob Rusay – lead guitar *

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– rhythm guitar *

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– bass *

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– drums ;Additional personnel * Glen Benton – backing vocals on "Mangled" and "A Skull Full of Maggots" *Francis H. Howard – backing vocals on "Mangled" and "A Skull Full of Maggots"

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Eaten Back To Life 1990 debut albums Cannibal Corpse albums Metal Blade Records albums Albums produced by Scott Burns (record producer) Albums recorded at Morrisound Recording Obscenity controversies in music Works about Alferd Packer hu:Tomb of the Mutilated