Swansong is Carcass at their most melodic and groove‑driven, shifting from the band’s earlier grind and death‑metal extremity into a cleaner, riff‑focused sound with biting lyrical cynicism. The album blends death ’n’ roll swagger, tight twin‑guitar work, and Jeff Walker’s unmistakable vocal snarl, creating one of the most divisive yet enduring records in their catalogue.

This 2020 UK vinyl reissue on Earache restores the album with strong clarity and punch, presenting its hook‑laden heaviness in a crisp, modern pressing.

Track Listing

Side A
Keep on Rotting in the Free World
Tomorrow Belongs to Nobody
Black Star
Cross My Heart
Childs Play
Room 101

Side B
Polarized
Generation Hexed
Firm Hand
R**k the Vote
Don’t Believe a Word
Go to Hell

Features

• 2020 UK vinyl reissue
• Death metal with melodic, groove‑driven “death ’n’ roll” elements
• Final album before the band’s long hiatus
• Earache Records catalogue edition

Information

Artist: Carcass
Title: Swansong
Label: Earache – MOSH160FDR
Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Reissue
Country: UK
Release Date: 11 December 2020
Genre: Rock
Style: Death Metal