# Monolith of Inhumanity > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Monolith_of_Inhumanity > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Monolith_of_Inhumanity.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monolith_of_Inhumanity > Source revision: 1351869492 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{Use mdy dates|date=December 2012}} {{Infobox album | name = Monolith of Inhumanity | type = studio | artist = [Cattle Decapitation](/source/Cattle_Decapitation) | cover = Monolith of Inhumanity.jpg | alt = a man transforms into an ape in a landfill environment; behind him apes surround a monolith in a scene resembling [2001: A Space Odyssey](/source/2001%3A_A_Space_Odyssey) | released = {{Start date|2012|5|8}} | recorded = January–February 2012 | venue = | studio = Flatline Audio, [Westminster, Colorado](/source/Westminster%2C_Colorado) | genre = [Technical death metal](/source/Technical_death_metal), [deathgrind](/source/deathgrind) | length = {{Duration |m=43 |s=3}} | label = [Metal Blade](/source/Metal_Blade_Records) | producer = [Dave Otero](/source/Dave_Otero) | prev_title = [The Harvest Floor](/source/The_Harvest_Floor) | prev_year = 2009 | next_title = [The Anthropocene Extinction](/source/The_Anthropocene_Extinction) | next_year = 2015 | misc = {{Singles | name = Monolith of Inhumanity | type = studio | single1 = Your Disposal | single1date = 2013 }} }} '''''Monolith of Inhumanity''''' is the fifth studio album by American [death metal](/source/death_metal) band [Cattle Decapitation](/source/Cattle_Decapitation), released on May 8, 2012.{{cite web |url=http://www.metalblade.com/us/releases/cattle-decapitation-monolith-of-inhumanity/ |title=Cattle Decapitation ''Monolith of Inhumanity'' |author=Staff writer(s) |website=www.metalblade.com |publisher=[Metal Blade Records](/source/Metal_Blade_Records) |access-date=May 21, 2015}} Upon its release, it was met with widespread critical acclaim praising the addition of melody into their sound. ==Promotion== Music videos were released for "Kingdom of Tyrants,"{{cite news|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/cattle-decapitation-kingdom-of-tyrants-video-released/|title=CATTLE DECAPITATION: 'Kingdom Of Tyrants' Video Released|work=[Blabbermouth.net](/source/Blabbermouth.net)|date=April 24, 2012|accessdate=March 5, 2014}} "Forced Gender Reassignment,"{{cite web|url=http://www.theprp.com/2013/10/08/news/cattle-decapitation-celebrate-controversial-forced-gender-reassignment-video-with-new-t-shirt/|title=Cattle Decapitation Celebrate Controversial "Forced Gender Reassignment" Video With New T-Shirt|author=wookubus|date=October 8, 2013|accessdate=March 5, 2014}} and "Your Disposal."{{cite news|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/cattle-decapitation-your-disposal-video-released/|title=CATTLE DECAPITATION: 'Your Disposal' Video Released|work=[Blabbermouth.net](/source/Blabbermouth.net)|date=July 29, 2013|accessdate=March 5, 2014}} A 7" single for "Your Disposal" was released in mid-2013. The B-side is "An Exposition of Insides," previously only available on the Japanese version of the album.{{cite web |url=http://www.metalblade.com/us/news/cattle-decapitation-to-release-your-disposal-7-single/ |title=CATTLE DECAPITATION to release "Your Disposal" 7" single |author=Staff writer(s) |date=July 11, 2013 |website=www.metalblade.com |publisher=[Metal Blade Records](/source/Metal_Blade_Records) |access-date=May 21, 2015}} The music video for "Forced Gender Reassignment" was written and directed by Mitch Massie. The uncensored music video, which depicts members of the [Westboro Baptist Church](/source/Westboro_Baptist_Church) being abducted and given [sex reassignment surgery](/source/sex_reassignment_surgery), was available for viewing on the website [Bloody Disgusting](/source/Bloody_Disgusting) with permission from the band before it was taken down.{{cite web | url=https://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3195804/exclusive-cattle-decapitation-release-what-might-just-be-the-most-nsfw-music-video-ever/ | title=[Exclusive] Cattle Decapitation Release What Might Just be the Most NSFW Music Video Ever | date=October 15, 2012 }} == Reception == === Critical reception === {{Music ratings | MC = 79%{{Metacritic album}} | rev1 = [About.com](/source/About.com) | rev1Score = {{Rating|4.5|5}}{{cite web |url=http://heavymetal.about.com/od/cattledecapitation/fr/Cattle-Decapitation-Monolith-Of-Inhumanity-Review.htm |title=Cattle Decapitation – Monolith Of Inhumanity Review |last1=Marsicano |first1=Dan |website=heavymetal.about.com |publisher=[About.com](/source/About.com) |access-date=May 21, 2015 |archive-date=April 7, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150407162700/http://heavymetal.about.com/od/cattledecapitation/fr/Cattle-Decapitation-Monolith-Of-Inhumanity-Review.htm |url-status=dead }} | rev2 = [AllMusic](/source/AllMusic) | rev2Score = {{Rating|4|5}}{{AllMusic |class=album |id=mw0002340104 |label=''Monolith of Inhumanity'' – Cattle Decapitation |last=Monger |first=James Christopher}} | rev3 = ''[Exclaim!](/source/Exclaim!)'' | rev3Score = favorable{{cite web |url=http://exclaim.ca/Music/article/cattle_decapitation-monolith_of_inhumanity |title=Cattle Decapitation Monolith of Inhumanity |last1=Falzon |first1=Denise |date=May 8, 2012 |website=exclaim.ca |access-date=May 21, 2015}} | rev4 = ''[Metal Forces](/source/Metal_Forces)'' | rev4Score = {{rating|8|10}}{{cite web |url=http://www.metalforcesmagazine.com/site/album-review-cattle-decapitation-monolith-of-inhumanity/ |title=CATTLE DECAPITATION – Monolith Of Inhumanity (2012) |last1=Fisher |first1=Mark |website=www.metalforcesmagazine.com |publisher=[Metal Forces](/source/Metal_Forces) |access-date=May 21, 2015}} | rev5 = [Metal Storm](/source/Metal_Storm_(webzine)) | rev5Score = 7.7/10{{cite web |url=http://www.metalstorm.net/pub/review.php?review_id=10797 |title=Cattle Decapitation – Monolith Of Inhumanity review |author=Troy Killjoy |date=May 9, 2012 |website=www.metalstorm.net |publisher=[Metal Storm](/source/Metal_Storm_(webzine)) |access-date=May 21, 2015}} | rev6 = [PopMatters](/source/PopMatters) | rev6Score = {{Rating|7|10}}{{cite web |url=http://www.popmatters.com/review/160830-cattle-decapitation-monolith-of-inhumanity/ |title=Cattle Decapitation: Monolith of Inhumanity |last1=Hayes |first1=Craig |date=August 7, 2012 |website=www.popmatters.com |publisher=[PopMatters](/source/PopMatters) |access-date=May 21, 2015}} | rev7 = ''[Revolver](/source/Revolver_(magazine))'' | rev7Score = {{rating|4|5}}{{cite web |url=http://www.revolvermag.com/reviews/albumreviews/review-cattle-decapitation-monolith-of-inhumanity.html |title=Review: Cattle Decapitation – Monolith of Inhumanity |last1=Geist |first1=Brandon |date=April 30, 2012 |website=www.revolvermag.com |publisher=NewBay Media |access-date=May 21, 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140101083139/http://www.revolvermag.com/reviews/albumreviews/review-cattle-decapitation-monolith-of-inhumanity.html |archivedate=January 1, 2014 |df=mdy-all }} | rev8 = ''[Spin](/source/Spin_(magazine))'' | rev8Score = {{rating|7|10}}{{cite web |url=http://www.spin.com/2012/05/cattle-decapitation-monolith-inhumanity-metal-blade/ |title=Cattle Decapitation, ''Monolith of Inhumanity'' (Metal Blade) |last1=Fury |first1=Jeanne |date=May 1, 2012 |website=www.spin.com |access-date=May 21, 2015}} | rev9 = Sputnikmusic | rev9Score = {{rating|3.5|5}}{{cite web |url=https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/49538/Cattle-Decapitation-Monolith-of-Inhumanity/ |title=Review: Cattle Decapitation – Monolith of Inhumanity |last1=Ward |first1=Kyle |date=May 2, 2012 |website=www.sputnikmusic.com |publisher=Sputnikmusic |access-date=May 21, 2015}} | noprose = yes }} Upon its release ''Monolith of Inhumanity'' widespread acclaim from critics. On [Metacritic](/source/Metacritic), it has been given a score of 79% based on 5 reviews. ===Public reception=== The album also was voted the best album of 2012 by Metal Injection readers.{{cite web |url=http://www.metalinjection.net/lists/best-of-2012/the-metal-injection-junkies-pick-their-top-albums-of-2012 |title=The Metal Injection Junkies Pick Their Top Albums of 2012 |last1=Pasbani |first1=Robert |date=December 28, 2012 |website=www.metalinjection.net |publisher=Metal Injection |access-date=August 1, 2015}} On the [MetalSucks](/source/MetalSucks) series "The Best Metal Albums of 2012, As Chosen by Metal Musicians Themselves," Sven de Caluwé of Aborted, Richie Cavalera of [Incite](/source/Incite_(band)), David Davidson and Dan Gargiulo both of [Revocation](/source/Revocation_(band)), Charles Elliott of [Abysmal Dawn](/source/Abysmal_Dawn), Jeremy Wagner formerly of [Broken Hope](/source/Broken_Hope), John Vail formerly of [Wretched](/source/Wretched_(metal_band)), and Leon del Muerte of [Murder Construct](/source/Murder_Construct) included ''Monolith of Inhumanity'' on their lists.{{cite web |url=http://www.metalsucks.net/2012/12/05/the-best-metal-albums-of-2012-as-chosen-by-metal-musicians-themselves-part-iii/ |title=The Best Metal Albums of 2012, As Chosen by Metal Musicians Themselves — Part III |author=MetalSucks |author-link=MetalSucks |date=December 5, 2012 |website=www.metalsucks.net |publisher=Metal Sucks |access-date=August 1, 2015}}{{cite web |url=http://www.metalsucks.net/2012/12/05/the-best-metal-albums-of-2012-as-chosen-by-metal-musicians-themselves-part-iv/ |title=The Best Metal Albums of 2012, As Chosen by Metal Musicians Themselves — Part IV |author=MetalSucks |author-link=MetalSucks |date=December 5, 2012 |website=www.metalsucks.net |publisher=Metal Sucks |access-date=August 1, 2015}}{{cite web |url=http://www.metalsucks.net/2012/12/06/the-best-metal-albums-of-2012-as-chosen-by-metal-musicians-themselves-part-v/ |title=The Best Metal Albums of 2012, As Chosen by Metal Musicians Themselves — Part V |author=MetalSucks |author-link=MetalSucks |date=December 6, 2012 |website=www.metalsucks.net |publisher=Metal Sucks |access-date=August 1, 2015}}{{cite web |url=http://www.metalsucks.net/2012/12/07/the-best-metal-albums-of-2012-as-chosen-by-metal-musicians-themselves-part-vii/ |title=The Best Metal Albums of 2012, As Chosen by Metal Musicians Themselves — Part VII |author=MetalSucks |author-link=MetalSucks |date=December 7, 2012 |website=www.metalsucks.net |publisher=Metal Sucks |access-date=August 1, 2015}}{{cite web |url=http://www.metalsucks.net/2012/12/07/the-best-metal-albums-of-2012-as-chosen-by-metal-musicians-themselves-part-viii/ |title=The Best Metal Albums of 2012, As Chosen by Metal Musicians Themselves — Part VIII |author=MetalSucks |author-link=MetalSucks |date=December 7, 2012 |website=www.metalsucks.net |publisher=Metal Sucks |access-date=August 1, 2015}} == Track listing == {{Track listing | total_length = 43:03 | all_lyrics = Travis Ryan | all_music = [Cattle Decapitation](/source/Cattle_Decapitation) | title1 = The Carbon Stampede | length1 = 3:39 | title2 = Dead Set on Suicide | length2 = 3:18 | title3 = A Living, Breathing Piece of Defecating Meat | length3 = 2:58 | title4 = Forced Gender Reassignment | length4 = 3:54 | title5 = Gristle Licker | length5 = 4:54 | title6 = Projectile Ovulation | length6 = 3:31 | title7 = Lifestalker | length7 = 4:15 | title8 = Do Not Resuscitate | length8 = 3:18 | title9 = Your Disposal | length9 = 4:47 | title10 = The Monolith | length10 = 3:39 | title11 = Kingdom of Tyrants | length11 = 4:50 }} {{Track listing | headline = Japanese edition bonus track | total_length = 46:39 | title12 = An Exposition of Insides | length12 = 3:36 }} == Personnel == Writing, performance and production credits are adapted from the album liner notes.{{Cite AV media notes |title=Monolith of Inhumanity |others=[Cattle Decapitation](/source/Cattle_Decapitation) |year=2012 |type=liner notes |publisher=[Metal Blade Records](/source/Metal_Blade_Records)}} === Cattle Decapitation === * Travis Ryan – lead vocals, [electronics](/source/Electronic_music), [atmospherics](/source/Ambient_music), [keyboard](/source/Keyboard_instrument)s, drums on "The Monolith" * Josh Elmore – guitars, backing vocals on "The Carbon Stampede" * Derek Engemann – bass, additional vocals, backing vocals on "The Carbon Stampede", additional guitar and keyboard on "The Monolith" * Dave McGraw – drums, backing vocals on "The Carbon Stampede" === Guest musicians === * Leonard Leal ([Cephalic Carnage](/source/Cephalic_Carnage)) – vocals on "A Living, Breathing Piece of Defecating Meat" * Mike Majewski ([Devourment](/source/Devourment)) – vocals on "Projectile Ovulation" === Additional musicians === * [Cephalic Carnage](/source/Cephalic_Carnage): ** Leonard Leal – backing vocals on "The Carbon Stampede" ** Nick Schendzielos – backing vocals on "The Carbon Stampede" ** Steve Goldberg – backing vocals on "The Carbon Stampede" ** Brian Hopp – backing vocals on "The Carbon Stampede" ** John Merryman – backing vocals on "The Carbon Stampede" ** Zac Joe – backing vocals on "The Carbon Stampede" ** Jawsh Mullen – backing vocals on "The Carbon Stampede" * Sean Perry – backing vocals on "The Carbon Stampede" * John Wiese – electronics, atmospherics === Production === * Dave Otero – production, [mixing](/source/Audio_mixing_(recorded_music)), [mastering](/source/Audio_mastering) * Shane Howard – [engineering](/source/Audio_engineer) === Artwork and design === * Wes Benscoter – album artwork, photo editing * Brian Ames – album layout * Sam Lanthrem – photography * Matthew Zinke – photography * Travis Ryan – art direction, concept === Studio === * Flatline Audio, [Westminster, CO](/source/Westminster%2C_Colorado), US – production, mixing, mastering == Charts == {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" |- ! 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position |- |{{Album chart|BillboardIndependent|32|artist=Cattle Decapitation}} |- |{{Album chart|BillboardHardRock|18|artist=Cattle Decapitation}} |- |{{Album chart|BillboardHeatseekers|6|artist=Cattle Decapitation}} |- |} ==References== {{Reflist|2}} ==External links== * {{AllMusic |class=album |id=mw0002340104 |label=''Monolith of Inhumanity''}} * [http://www.metalblade.com/us/releases/cattle-decapitation-monolith-of-inhumanity ''Monolith of Inhumanity''] at [Metal Blade](/source/Metal_Blade_Records) {{Cattle Decapitation}} {{Authority control}} Category:2012 albums Category:Albums produced by Dave Otero Category:Albums recorded at Flatline Audio Category:Albums with cover art by Wes Benscoter Category:Cattle Decapitation albums Category:Metal Blade Records albums Category:LGBTQ-related controversies in music Category:Obscenity controversies in music Category:Transgender-related music --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Monolith of Inhumanity](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monolith_of_Inhumanity) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monolith_of_Inhumanity?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.