A conversation with Erik Rutan (Cannibal Corpse/ Hate Eternal/ Alas/ ex- Morbid Angel)

[@vincevandergraff1508]

Erik has always been a class act. Was honored to have my band open for Hate Eternal when they rolled through Jacksonville FL during the I, Monarch tour. He was also more than happy to sign my Domination (green vinyl) LP. Much respect and support.

[@JD-vj4go]

The last Hate Eternal album was so good.

[@marchanson169]

I needed this -- what an inspiration!

[@pyre6955]

Excellent interview! Erik is one of the best people around for sure

[@satanicpanic1313]

Erik is the definition of talented human and to me is Godlike when it comes to music! Would love to meet him and the guy's from Cannibal before I die, I tried in the past but the staff and security were no help! I'm 49 now and hope I get a chance

[@billschwenke790]

I actually met him in Minneapolis, with Morbid Angel discussing music outside confines of band playing, he mentioned jazz away from the scene, at home; Etta James. I have a hard time recollecting which gig

[@karankathayat6318]

Erik Rutan Is an inspiration and an ideal role model for upcoming musicians / artists.

[@HelpAlongYourWay]

Inspiring for sure.

[@andrewparker6801]

Fantastic interview. Erik is a fascinating dude. Wishes he’d call Trey and give him a pep talk.

[@mrs_death_metal_]

After listening to this interview, my respect-o-meter for Erik went to 1,000.

[@christianeasley767]

ANDREW, Thank you for having such a GREAT INTERVIEW!!!! Erik is my BEST FRIEND/ BROTHER!!!!!! ❤️🙏😁🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🤘🤘

[@РакРва]

"Gateways", "King of All Kings" and "Absolute Purity" CDs back from 2001 are cultural heritages, treasures and limitless sources of energy for me.

[@kent6619]

Thanks, brother! You can tell he loves to talk about what he does. He truly loves it. Thanks for what you do, Andrew! Another great interview. You must truly love it as well. And please interview Frost again! haha

[@BrettVaughn]

Probably my favorite of your interviews... Come back to this periodically for maximum inspiration!! What a craftsman and hard worker Rutan is, legend.

[@ScarsandGuitarspodcast]

Very cool mate. It’d been the goal when I started the podcast to chat with Erik. He and Stuart Anstis. I’m glad both happened.

[@davidthomas4958]

Awesome conversation. I could listen to Erik talk forever.

[@silentxero5955]

I love Erik's enthusiasm!!!

[@jleverette666]

Legend

[@billschwenke790]

I didn't do my High School reunion either, and I was bullied so yeah, young kids who are outcasts, definitely have it hard!

[@ScarsandGuitarspodcast]

That is no good, Bill; I hope life has been kinder since. Fuck bullies they are scum.

[@paulbaglio6295]

My introduction was Nov 2018 opening for CC in RI. I had no idea who he was but was blown away by an amazing set. During CC I approached him to compliment him and he was a real nice guy. Disgustingly modest! I love Upon Desolate Sands. It's the best album I've heard in years... amazing feeling, riffs and wailing throughout God bless Eric Rutan.

[@biorythmicshifter]

Great interview. My only criticism is not seizing the opportunity to ask about the negative reaction on Illud Divinum Insanus, or even just getting his take on that whole period of Morbid’s development. Missed opportunity even if it would have been a difficult question to pose. Otherwise this was a thoroughly enjoyable interview…

[@humbug4478]

I couldn’t get tickets to the Domination tour in Brisbane after seeing the Blessed are the sick tour but was so lucky to win tickets to it so have seen Morbid Angel 3 times the Covenant tour in 2017 being the last time. Incredible

[@ScarsandGuitarspodcast]

You're in QLD too? Can you tell me about the 1992 Blessed shows in Brisbane (and Gold Coast if you went)?

[@humbug4478]

@@ScarsandGuitarspodcast yep it was in the Myer centre at Metropolis I think it was called ,and the old lady and me were on acid and absolutely blown away. We couldn’t believe the power that David Vincent seemed to command. I was a big fan of the album so that helped the show too. Now almost thirty years later it’s still my most intense concert experience. I’ve seen Slayer 4 times and Pantera on the second tour the old lady saw em on the first as well and nothing can beat it ! The Roxy gig (arena) was great as well but Brunelle and Trey David and Pete had some special magic I’ve very rarely experienced before or since and I’m 50 next week . Great interview too cheers

[@ScarsandGuitarspodcast]

@@humbug4478 thx brother, that’s a great memory 🙏

[@granthelas4468]

Dude! That's awesome 👌

[@rhunt3r1999]

Awesome episode definitely gonna sub!

[@ScarsandGuitarspodcast]

Thx a bunch!

[@HoltistheGOAT]

Erik Rutan reminds me of Gary Holt. Both are the absolute best players in thrash/death metal

[@felipenicholls6434]

An inspiring person..... Thank you 🙏

[@granthelas4468]

I don't really know why, but it seems like Erik has just gotten heavier more recently. Which is usually the opposite of what happens when you've been playing for as long as he has.

[@123612100]

That's funny you bringing up Rutan producing metallica since the producer of master of puppets produced morbid angel's covenant.

[@zacharyseibert6788]

🔥🔥🔥

[@123612100]

Ripping corpse, cannibal corpse, ripping cannibal.

[@micahwatz1148]

Reign in Blood is the first death metal album.

[@fnuclone1229]

Id have to agree

[@billschwenke790]

1984 heralds in VoiVod and Hellhammer, but Venom probably set the biggest bar

[@micahwatz1148]

@@billschwenke790 venom is Just evil motorhead. Im talking about the heaviness of the music.

[@GeorgeBorrego]

Piece by Piece is death metal mayhem. Start to finish. Postmortem heavy as fuck rolling death

[@NeptuneTowers]

My wife asks if Erik is paid for every time he says Cannibal Corpse ;)

[@dimifisher]

I like cannibal for years, but man those lyrics are really putting me off