"Butchered at Birth" is the iconic second studio album by American death metal pioneers Cannibal Corpse, originally released in 1991. This album is a cornerstone of the early death metal scene, known for its extremely brutal sound, relentless aggression, and notorious lyrical themes centered around gore, violence, and extreme horror.
 
This album features the band's early lineup and establishes much of the sound and lyrical approach they would continue to refine throughout their career. Fans of extreme metal consider this album essential for its raw ferocity, technical precision (for its time), and uncompromising lyrical content.
 
It's a foundational album for death metal collectors and a must-have for anyone interested in the genre's origins and most extreme expressions.