Paul Mazurkiewicz's Drum Setup on Cannibal Corpse's Gore Obsessed (2002) | MetalForge

Frequently Asked Questions

What kit did Paul Mazurkiewicz use on Gore Obsessed?

On Gore Obsessed (2002), Paul Mazurkiewicz played a Pearl Reference-tier kit with dual 22-inch x 18-inch kick drums, a four-tom layout (two rack toms, two floor toms), and a 14-inch x 6.5-inch steel-shell snare moving toward his signature Free-Floating model. His Meinl cymbal endorsement, first developing around Bloodthirst (1999), was firmly established by this point, and the Pearl Eliminator double bass pedal was a settled part of his hardware setup. This configuration is considerably closer to his modern rig than the transitional gear documented on Gallery of Suicide (1998).

What Cannibal Corpse albums came out between Bloodthirst and Kill?

Two Cannibal Corpse studio albums were released between Bloodthirst (1999) and Kill (2006): Gore Obsessed (2002) and The Wretched Spawn (2004). Gore Obsessed was produced by Neil Kernon at Sonic Ranch in Tornillo, Texas, and represents the technical and gear consolidation that directly preceded the more widely celebrated Wretched Spawn and Kill recordings. It is often overlooked relative to those two later albums despite containing some of Paul Mazurkiewicz's most refined pre-Kill drumming.

Who produced Gore Obsessed and where was it recorded?

Gore Obsessed was produced by Neil Kernon, working with the band and engineer Justin Leeah, at Sonic Ranch in Tornillo, Texas. Mastering was handled by Ramon Breton at Oceanview Digital Mastering. This marked a third distinct studio environment for Cannibal Corpse in as many albums, following four records at Morrisound Recording in Tampa, Florida, and one (Bloodthirst, 1999) at Skyclad Recording in Burton-on-Trent, UK.

Did Gore Obsessed chart?

Gore Obsessed (2002) charted at #11 on the US Independent Albums chart, #28 on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart, and #71 on the German Albums chart. It did not reach the Billboard 200. The album continued the gradual commercial trajectory Cannibal Corpse had built since Vile became their first Billboard 200 entry in 1996, debuting at #151.

What bonus material was included with Gore Obsessed?

The limited edition of Gore Obsessed (2002) included a cover of Metallica's 'No Remorse' as a bonus track, while the Japanese edition included a live recording of 'Compelled to Lacerate' as its bonus material. The standard album lineup remained the same five-piece configuration as Gallery of Suicide (1998) and Bloodthirst (1999): George 'Corpsegrinder' Fisher, Pat O'Brien, Jack Owen, Alex Webster, and Paul Mazurkiewicz.