Dead Embryonic Cells
Sepultura
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Land of anger I didn't ask to be born Sadness, sorrow Everything so alone Laboratory sickness Infects humanity No hope for cure Die by technology A world full of shit coming down Tribal violence everywhere Life in the age of terrorism We spit in your other face War of races World without intelligence A place consumed by time End of it all We're born With pain No more We're dead Embryonic cells Corrosion inside, we feel Condemned future, we see Emptiness calls, we hear Final premonition, the truth Land of anger I didn't ask to be born Sadness, sorrow Everything so alone Laboratory sickness Infects humanity No hope for cure Die by technology We're born with pain Suffer remains We're born with pain Suffer remains We're dead
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Written by: ANDREAS RUDOLF KISSER, IGOR CAVALERA, MASSIMILIANO A. CAVALERA, PAULO XISTO JR. PINTO
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10 facts about this song
Genre Presence"Dead Embryonic Cells" is featured in the second studio album of Sepultura, a Brazilian heavy metal band. The song contributes significantly to the band's reputation for thrash metal and death metal music.
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Release DateThe song was released in the year 1991 as part of the album "Arise."
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Chart RankingsThe song made it to the UK Singles Chart. It peaked at number 31 on August 24, 1991, establishing Sepultura's presence in international heavy metal scene.
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Music Video ControversyThe music video of "Dead Embryonic Cells" won the MTV VMA for Best Metal Video in 1991. However, it was banned by the Brazilian censorship boards due to its cover art and title, which were regarded as pro-abortion by some people, though the band stated that was not the intention.
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InspirationThe song is often considered a social and philosophical commentary, aiming to depict the dehumanized state of modern society. The title "Dead Embryonic Cells" metaphorically refers to the degrading moral and spiritual condition of the human race.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised "Dead Embryonic Cells" for its powerful lyrics and intense, aggressive composition. It showcased the harsh unfiltered look on society that Sepultura was known for.
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LegacyDespite its controversial history, "Dead Embryonic Cells" is considered a classic in the realms of thrash and death metal. It remains a mainstay on Sepultura's setlists and a favorite among the band's fan base.
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CompositionThe song showcases the band's signature blend of aggressive guitar riffs, powerful drumming, and harsh vocals. The band's musical style in this song is often described as a mixture of thrash metal, death metal, and hardcore punk.
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Band Influence"Dead Embryonic Cells" significantly contributed to Sepultura's recognition as one of the pioneers of the thrash metal scene in Brazil.
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ArtworkThe cover art for the single was created by American artist Michael Whelan, renowned for his fantasy and science fiction artwork. The imagery further emphasized the band's message about the degenerating state of human society.
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