DECAPITATED released 'Cancer Culture,' their eighth studio album, on May 27, 2022 via Nuclear Blast Records. The Polish death metal titans returned with what many consider their most varied and ambitious release in years, exploring complex rhythmic structures and melodic textures while maintaining ruthless heaviness. Rafał 'Rasta' Piotrkiewicz's drumming was technically devastating, and Vogg Kiełtyka's guitar work showcased remarkable versatility — from obliterating riff work to fluid atmospheric lead sections. Vocalist James Stewart brought an emotional range that complemented the album's shifting dynamics. Despite controversies that had threatened to derail the band in previous years, 'Cancer Culture' demonstrated DECAPITATED's resilience and artistic evolution, reminding the metal world that their contributions to the genre remained vital and ongoing. The album marked a confident step forward for one of Poland's most internationally recognized extreme metal acts.
