Editing Cannibal Corpse (section)

===''Tomb of the Mutilated'' and ''The Bleeding'' (1992–1994)===
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[[File:Cannibal_Corpse_Full_Force_2019_05.jpg|thumb|300x300px|Guitarist [[Rob Barrett]] performing with Cannibal Corpse at Full Force in 2019. Barrett replaced original guitarist Bob Rusay in 1993. Barrett left the in 1997 and was replaced by [[Pat O'Brien (guitarist)|Pat O'Brien]]. Barrett returned to the band in 2005 to replace the band's other original guitarist [[Jack Owen]].|left]]
The band released their third album ''[[Tomb of the Mutilated]]'' on September 22, 1992, which was said to have showcased "some of the sickest album art and song titles of all time." Vincent Jeffries of [[AllMusic]] said, "the band's attention-getting tactics worked perfectly and record sales soared. Cannibal Corpse then became one of the biggest names in the death metal genre -- just as the group's discs and live performances were being banned all over the world." In February 1993, founding guitarist Bob Rusay was fired from the group and was replaced by [[Malevolent Creation]] guitarist [[Rob Barrett]], which the band emphasized as "definitely a professional decision and nothing personal."<ref>{{cite web|last=Pratt|first=Greg|title=Cannibal Corpse Staring through the Eyes of the Banned|publisher=exclaim.ca|year=2012|url=http://exclaim.ca/Features/Timeline/cannibal_corpse-staring_through_eyes_of_banned/Page/2|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130719192214/http://exclaim.ca/Features/Timeline/cannibal_corpse-staring_through_eyes_of_banned/Page/2|url-status=dead|archive-date=2013-07-19}}</ref><ref name="allmusic.com">{{Citation |title=Tomb of the Mutilated - Cannibal Corpse {{!}} Album {{!}} AllMusic |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/tomb-of-the-mutilated-mw0000119495 |access-date=2025-01-03 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjdjCFoudGs&t=212s |title=an interview with CANNIBAL CORPSE at Milwaukee Metalfest from July 31, 1993 |date=2025-02-22 |last=MINDMELTVIDEO |access-date=2025-03-14 |via=YouTube}}</ref> The band has stated that Rusay, whose musical background was in [[punk rock]], was having trouble adapting to the band's increasingly technical songwriting style. Webster fired Rusay over a phonecall while the latter was attending a party in celebration of the [[Buffalo Bills]] winning the Conference Championship Game (Webster was not a sports fan and was unaware of the poor timing of the band's decision). Webster recounted that Rusay hung up on him. Barnes has since stated that he and Owen did not agree with the decision to relieve Rusay of his duties, and expressed regret for having not called him afterward. However, by Webster's account, the decision to dismiss Rusay was unanimous.<ref name=":1" /> The band has stated that Rusay has made no effort to contact them since his firing, and that he subsequently withdrew from the music scene afterwards. Despite his dismissal from the band, Mazurkiewicz commended Rusay in the [[Centuries of Torment: The First 20 Years|Centuries of Torment]] documentary, calling him a "monumental" musician and saying "it would be cool to see him." Barnes credited Rusay for having composed some of the most important songs of the band's early career. Rusay has since become a [[Golf instruction|golf instructor]]. Robert Pasbani of [[Metal Injection]] said, "More power to Bob. Once leaving the band, he pursued his other passion and made a career out of it."<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LoeWc41ios |title=Chris Barnes explains his vocal change on The Bleeding by Cannibal Corpse |date=2025-01-06 |last=DeathSpace Archives |access-date=2025-01-20 |via=YouTube}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite book |last=Dick |first=Chris |title=Precious Metal: Decibel Presents the Stories Behind 25 Extreme Metal Masterpieces |publisher=Da Capo Press |publication-date=July 14, 2009 |pages=161}}</ref><ref>Cannibal Corpse: Centuries of Torment</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGPot3rP53o&t=3153s |title=Cannibal Corpse - Centuries of Torment - DVD 1 - History (OFFICIAL) |date=2013-11-20 |last=Metal Blade Records |access-date=2025-01-20 |via=YouTube}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Pasbani |first=Robert |date=2013-08-21 |title=Did You Know That Founding CANNIBAL CORPSE Guitarist Bob Rusay Is A Golf Instructor Now? |url=https://metalinjection.net/shocking-revelations/did-you-know-that-founding-cannibal-corpse-guitarist-bob-rusay-is-a-golf-instructor-now |access-date=2025-01-22 |website=Metal Injection |language=en-US}}</ref>

The band fired Rusay weeks before they were scheduled to leave for a US tour. Rusay's replacement, Rob Barrett, learned the entire setlist in two weeks prior to the tour.<ref name="nysmusic.com"/> In an interview at Milwaukee Metalfest in 1993, Barrett commented, "The kids in Europe were disappointed about [Rusay's departure], 'cause [they were like], 'What happened to Bob?! He was the brutal-ist!' So I kind of had my work cut out for me, you know?"<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjdjCFoudGs&t=212s |title=an interview with CANNIBAL CORPSE at Milwaukee Metalfest from July 31, 1993 |date=2025-02-22 |last=MINDMELTVIDEO |access-date=2025-03-14 |via=YouTube}}</ref>

Cannibal Corpse had a [[cameo appearance]] in the 1994 [[Jim Carrey]] film ''[[Ace Ventura: Pet Detective]]'', performing an abridged version of their song "[[Hammer Smashed Face]]".<ref>{{cite web |last1=Pasbani |first1=Robert |title=CANNIBAL CORPSE Almost Turned Down Working with Jim Carrey on Ace Ventura |date=February 11, 2015 |url=https://metalinjection.net/at-the-movies/cannibal-corpse-almost-turned-down-working-with-jim-carrey-on-ace-ventura#:~:text=One%20of%20the%20all%20time,greats%20through%20the%20wacky%20comedy. |publisher=Metal Injection |access-date=17 January 2025}}</ref>

The band released their fourth studio album ''[[The Bleeding (album)|The Bleeding]]'' on April 12, 1994. According to Paul Mazurkiewicz, “''The Bleeding'' had begun a process of change in the band. We were developing musically, and the aim was to really take things to the next level. I believe this was obvious with the music that the four of us were coming up with at the time.”<ref name="Domepublished">{{Cite web |last=Domepublished |first=Malcolm |date=2024-08-16 |title="We knew Chris Barnes had to go. We phoned him on the road and said, 'Dude, you're out.' It was as simple as that": How Cannibal Corpse made 90s death metal classic Vile and ended up in the US charts |url=https://www.loudersound.com/features/cannibal-corpse-vile-story-behind-album |access-date=2025-01-21 |website=louder |language=en}}</ref>

After ''The Bleeding's'' touring cycle had concluded, Barrett convinced the rest of the band to relocate to Florida.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2023-11-07 |title=Inside CANNIBAL CORPSE's 1995 Decision To Fire CHRIS BARNES |url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/inside-cannibal-corpses-1995-decision-to-fire-chris-barnes |access-date=2024-10-30 |website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET |language=en}}</ref> Barnes stated in a 2025 interview that he was not given a say in this decision.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lW7d4ilEy30&t=4379s |title=SIX FEET UNDER {{!}} Chris Barnes: Cannibal Corpse, Horror & Death Metal Legacy {{!}} Garza Podcast 164 |date=2025-02-17 |last=Garza Podcast |access-date=2025-03-14 |via=YouTube}}</ref>