Chris Barnes: Biography, Facts and Career
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Chris Barnes (born December 29, 1967) is an American death metal vocalist, lyricist and producer who currently serves as the frontman of Six Feet Under. Artistically, he is noted for his low guttural vocals and explicitly violent lyrics. Barnes was the co-founder and original lead vocalist and lyricist of Cannibal Corpse, staying with the band from 1988 to 1995 and recording four studio albums, including Tomb of the Mutilated (1992). He later founded the Florida death metal band Six Feet Under, for whom he also provides lead vocals and songwriting. In addition, he has also appeared on Torture Killer's second album Swarm! Barnes designed the original Cannibal Corpse logo, the Six Feet Under logo and the artwork for the band's 1997 album Warpath. Barnes is considered to be among the most influential extreme metal vocalists of all time. His vocal style on early Cannibal Corpse releases is frequently emulated by practitioners of the slam and brutal death metal subgenres.
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- Full name: Chris Barnes
- Born: 1966-12-29
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q437476
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Who is Chris Barnes?
Chris Barnes (born December 29, 1967) is an American death metal vocalist, lyricist and producer who currently serves as the frontman of Six Feet Under.
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Chris Barnes is United States.
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Chris Barnes was born on 1966-12-29.
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