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Chris Barnes
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ChrisBarnes

Chris Barnes is an American singer, known for his role in death metal and punk rock.

Origin
États-Unis
Active since
1966

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01

Biography

Story

Born in 1966 in the United States, Chris Barnes is an iconic figure in death metal. As a singer, he has helped shape the brutal sound of the genre with landmark albums such as 'Eaten Back to Life' and 'The Bleeding'. His distinctive vocal style and dark lyrical themes have made him an influential artist in the music scene, securing his place among the pioneers of death metal.

  1. 01

    Founding member of the band Cannibal Corpse.

  2. 02

    Helped popularize death metal in the 1990s.

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    Released several influential albums throughout his career.

02

Selection

Discography

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  • Eaten Back to Life
    1990

    Eaten Back to Life

  • Butchered at Birth
    1991

    Butchered at Birth

  • Tomb of the Mutilated
    1992

    Tomb of the Mutilated

  • The Bleeding
    1994

    The Bleeding

  • Hammer Smashed Face
    1993

    Hammer Smashed Face

  • Created to Kill
    1995

    Created to Kill

  • Haunted
    1995

    Haunted

  • Warpath
    1997

    Warpath

  • Maximum Violence
    1999

    Maximum Violence

  • True Carnage
    2001

    True Carnage

  • Bringer of Blood
    2003

    Bringer of Blood

  • Commandment
    2007

    Commandment

  • Death Rituals
    2008

    Death Rituals

  • Wake the Night
    2011

    Wake the Night

  • Undead
    2012

    Undead

  • Unborn
    2013

    Unborn

  • Crypt of the Devil
    2015

    Crypt of the Devil

  • Torment
    2017

    Torment

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FAQ

About the artist

Q01How old is Chris Barnes?+

Born in 1966.

Q02Where is Chris Barnes from?+

United States.

Q03What is Chris Barnes' role in music?+

Singer.

Q04What music genres does Chris Barnes perform?+

Death metal, Punk rock.

Q05What are some notable albums by Chris Barnes?+

Eaten Back to Life, The Bleeding, Crypt of the Devil.

Q06Since when has Chris Barnes been active in music?+

Since 1990.