# Cannibal Corpse — Drummer & Gear Profile | MetalForge

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## Band Overview

- **Drummer:** Paul Mazurkiewicz (1988–present)
- **Genre:** Death Metal, Brutal Death Metal
- **Active:** 1988–present
- **Country:** United States (Buffalo, New York)
- **Status:** Active

## Drummer(s)

**Paul Mazurkiewicz** — 1988–present (Founding member)
Paul Mazurkiewicz is a founding member of Cannibal Corpse and one of the most consistent presences in death metal. He has been with the band for their entire career, across 16 studio albums and over three decades of relentless touring. His drumming is characterised by precise blast beats, aggressive double-bass patterns, and technically demanding fills that underpin the band's brutal death metal compositions. Mazurkiewicz co-wrote many of the band's early albums.

[Paul Mazurkiewicz full profile →](https://metalforge.io/drummer/paul-mazurkiewicz) · [LLM markdown](https://metalforge.io/llms/drummers/paul-mazurkiewicz.md)

## Kit Overview

Paul Mazurkiewicz plays **Pearl Masters Maple Complete** drums paired with **Sabian AAX Series** cymbals.

- **Drums:** Pearl Masters Maple Complete
- **Snare:** Pearl Masters 14×6.5" Maple
- **Cymbals:** Sabian AAX Series (14" Stage Hi-Hats, 18" & 19" X-Plosion Crashes, 21" Raw Bell Dry Ride, 18" AAXtreme China)
- **Pedals:** Pearl Demon Drive Double Pedal
- **Heads:** Evans

## Signature Sound

Cannibal Corpse's drumming is defined by Mazurkiewicz's relentless blast beats and the band's characteristic alternation between hyper-speed tremolo sections and slower, grooving breakdown passages. Unlike more technical death metal drummers who prioritise metre complexity, Mazurkiewicz focuses on brutalising impact — his bass drum patterns are a constant rhythmic assault, and his snare work locks tightly with the downtuned guitar riffs. Albums like *Tomb of the Mutilated* (1992), *The Bleeding* (1994), and *Kill* (2006) showcase his ability to sustain extreme intensity across full-length records. Cannibal Corpse is the best-selling death metal band of all time, with over two million albums sold globally.

## Albums

| Album | Year | Drummer |
|---|---|---|
| Eaten Back to Life | 1990 | Paul Mazurkiewicz |
| Butchered at Birth | 1991 | Paul Mazurkiewicz |
| Tomb of the Mutilated | 1992 | Paul Mazurkiewicz |
| The Bleeding | 1994 | Paul Mazurkiewicz |
| Vile | 1996 | Paul Mazurkiewicz |
| Gallery of Suicide | 1998 | Paul Mazurkiewicz |
| Bloodthirst | 1999 | Paul Mazurkiewicz |
| Gore Obsessed | 2002 | Paul Mazurkiewicz |
| The Wretched Spawn | 2004 | Paul Mazurkiewicz |
| Kill | 2006 | Paul Mazurkiewicz |
| Evisceration Plague | 2009 | Paul Mazurkiewicz |
| Torture | 2012 | Paul Mazurkiewicz |
| A Skeletal Domain | 2014 | Paul Mazurkiewicz |
| Red Before Black | 2017 | Paul Mazurkiewicz |
| Violence Unimagined | 2021 | Paul Mazurkiewicz |
| Chaos Horrific | 2023 | Paul Mazurkiewicz |

## FAQ

**Q: Who plays drums in Cannibal Corpse?**
A: Paul Mazurkiewicz has been Cannibal Corpse's drummer since the band's founding in 1988. He is the only drummer in the band's entire history.

**Q: What drum kit does Paul Mazurkiewicz use?**
A: Paul Mazurkiewicz plays Pearl Masters Maple Complete drums with a Pearl Masters 14×6.5" maple snare and Pearl Demon Drive double pedal.

**Q: What cymbals does Paul Mazurkiewicz use?**
A: Paul Mazurkiewicz uses Sabian AAX Series cymbals including AAX Stage Hi-Hats, X-Plosion Crashes, Raw Bell Dry Ride, and AAXtreme China.

**Q: Is Cannibal Corpse the best-selling death metal band?**
A: Yes. Cannibal Corpse is the best-selling death metal band of all time, with over two million records sold worldwide — a remarkable figure for an extreme metal band.

**Q: What is Cannibal Corpse's most famous album?**
A: *Tomb of the Mutilated* (1992) and *The Bleeding* (1994) are generally considered the band's most influential records. *The Bleeding* is often cited as their most accessible and is frequently recommended as an entry point for new listeners.

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