Metal, Hardcore, Indie, Rock
Carcass have been revealed as the headliners of the Metal for Emergency festival in Italy. Formed in Liverpool in 1985, Carcass did not merely follow the evolution of extreme metal: they shaped it. Through seminal albums such as “Reek of Putrefaction”, “Symphonies of Sickness” and, above all, the masterpiece “Heartwork”, the band led by Jeff Walker and Bill Steer redefined the boundaries of death metal, influencing generations of musicians around the world.
Following their reunion, which saw them return permanently to the international stage, Carcass have cemented their status with acclaimed albums such as “Surgical Steel” and “Torn Arteries”, whilst retaining their ability to combine superb technical skill, memorable riffs and a unique artistic identity.
Their appearance at Metal For Emergency 2026 is one of the highlights of the Italian metal summer.
Lineup:
The festival takes place on August 22nd, in Trescore Balneario (Bergamo). Gates open at 16:30. Free entry.
Other upcoming shows by Carcass:
Bill Steer and Ken Owen founded Carcass as a school band, but they quickly broke up. After that, Steer joined the D-beat group Disattack, which included Paul on bass, Pek on vocals, and drummer Middie. The bassist departed the group in 1986 after the band released a four-track demo called “A Bomb Drops…,” and Jeff Walker, the former guitarist and vocalist of the Electro Hippies, took his place. Following a trip to India, vocalist Andrew Pek changed his name to Sanjiv. Around the same time, Bill Steer joined Napalm Death, taking Justin Broadrick’s place, and recorded the second side of “Scum”, the band’s debut album. Walker created “Scum”‘s cover image as well.
