The Downbeat Podcast Paul Mazurkiewicz Cannibal Corpse

My guest this week is Paul Mazurkiewicz, drummer and founding member of death metal LEGENDS Cannibal Corpse. We spoke about everything from being asked personally by Jim Carrey to feature in Ave Ventura in 1994 all the way up to embracing technology to advance their live show in the 2020s and beyond.
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[@stephentyree9296]

This man is a true professional. Master of his craft. Trail blazing, time tested, undeniable renaissance man. Paul is pretty good too.

[@metalbladerecords]

Killer episode man! 👊🔥

[@joesmith9216]

that you slagel?

[@jarethbroughton186]

Hey that's pretty killer man

[@jovialpunch]

Not even 30 second into the animated section and it fkn rocks. You've silver lined what could've been a big arse cloud, really well. Good on you Craig and team

[@metalheadblues]

Dude got gojira , alpha wolf and cannibal on the pod. That's like 3 generations of metal! Keep it up man

[@t3hgir]

Tomas Haake now :)

[@juanb6999]

@@t3hgir really????

[@t3hgir]

@@juanb6999 I was suggesting, not confirming. I am not Creg

[@sainsburmcmanus]

Is Paul the most humble, down to earth guy in Death Metal or Metal in general? You’d have absolutely no clue he was the backbone of one of the most influential DM bands ever. What an interview!

[@ryanpaul1403]

@PurpleGinger-gg1up Yes they are great people.

[@TimmyTickle]

Pretty much all past and present CC members are humble and down to earth

[@davi_cabral18]

@@TimmyTickle Chris Barnes ain't that good of a person anymore tho

[@Goose21]

Him and Alex Webster

[@user-pl7lr5dn8q]

ur judging him off his internet posy. In person he is a cool guy he spent an hr talking to me and signed my shirt. Try touching grass sometime

[@moremeditations3622]

The crossover we never expected, or deserved.

[@ClihtYeastwood]

You* Don’t speak for others.

[@veronicarivera6326]

The excitement on Craig’s face has made this 200% better. Rad interview

[@spoonerluv]

Hearing Paul calmly list out the song titles that are to a click is so fucking funny because of how crass they are.

[@shredenvain7]

They started using a click track on the evisceration plague lp. There is some serious locked in fast drumming on that album.

[@deadsoulxiii]

it was the ever so casual "fucked with a knife" for me

[@maficpulse]

I thought this was hilarious, too. Really couldn't stop laughing. I'd like to know his honest opinion on the songs from when they wrote them, and now.

[@jxp_shows]

Ngl I don't ever listen to CC so hearing him list those songs was priceless

[@TrevyTrev-andTheFunkyPets]

Was like he was reading song titles to his kids before bed.

[@mattw4461]

The drumming patterns throughout Tomb of the Mutilated is still one of my favorites. He definitely had his own style which helped give Cannibal Corpse a feel and sound that helped set themselves apart from other Death metal bands

[@davehunger21]

It always seems like the guys that are in the most brutal bands are also the most soft spoken and calm. Lovely conversation, Craig. I enjoyed this one thoroughly.

[@Raphaeldrums]

LEGENDARY DRUMMER

[@ManuSDP]

Grande Rapha! Il tuo canale è la bomba

[@Raphaeldrums]

@@ManuSDP mitico, grazie!

[@zacharypopadin9718]

How the fuck is this guy your nicest, most down to earth, most humble guest out of everyone youve ever had on? this is wild to listen to

[@megaduck7965]

All the Cannibal guys come across as super nice and supper grounded

[@tonyeckman4822]

Paul's my favorite extreme Metal drummer along with Proscriptor and Mike Smith. PS- The video failing was a blessing in disguise. That cartoon repair footage is sick!

[@ClihtYeastwood]

This was the best downbeat episode I’ve heard. ‘Newer’ school interviewing an OG, and Craig has such tact of how to handle it. Brilliant ☝🏻

[@cosmokramer1213]

Awesome interview! He's so humble and well spoken. So funny when he's listing all the grotesque song names like they're normal. Such a legend.

[@ESPLTD322]

One of the most criminally underrated drummers in history IMO

[@jaybesuscrust]

What a guy. Total legend. So humble. Can’t wait to hear the new album in September!

[@fimdrums]

I absolutely love the plain blue shirt, worn by a member of the biggest death metal band in the world. Fucking loved it.

[@FullpowerStudio]

I remember seeing CC in 95 and Paul set up his own drums. I was thinking “Holy shit, man, these guys are one of the biggest Death Metal bands and he’s still carrying out his drums!” …. What a fucking legend. Excellent interview! The animated part was cool too, I liked it.

[@Avliv_Satan]

The animators did a bang up job on this and Paul seems to be such a down to earth kinda guy, much like Alex, so cool to see that my heroes aren't assholes honestly.

[@LiamW338]

Because of this podcast I've come to expect the people in these more extreme bands being so humble and down to earth, and this guy fits right into that, he's not snobby and shares his knowledge openly, great episode as always! On an unrelated note saw you post with Mike Portnoy, he would be such a good guest to have on now you guys have met

[@marekkuczyk7784]

PAUL MAZURKIEWICZ ONE OF THE BEST DRUMMER ON THE UNIVERSE...FOUNDER AND FORMER BAND CANNIBAL CORPSE THE BEST BRUTAL DEATH METAL BAND...I LOVE THIS BAND ALL FAN GREETINGS FROM POLAND MAREK FOREVER...GREETINGS FROM POLAND MAREK

[@jarrahdrum]

what a lovely down to earth and humble man, I have never really listened to Cannibal Corpse, but I will be listening now. This interview has inspired me. thank you

[@ClassicPass_]

Paul is a fracken LEGEND! thanks Craig, thanks Paul. What a great conversation!!

[@drdiva70]

You did a great job salvaging a terrible situation. Animation is great, and most importantly, the conversation was solid. Thanks!

[@unkind78]

Don't get fooled, this guy may seem straightforward drumwise but he can play really twisted, non-obvious stuff no one else would think of.

[@MANGRINDER_band_]

So true

[@SomeCallMeSven]

Another great episode. I’ve never given Cannibal Corpse a listen past what gets played on SXM Liquid Metal, but seeing what a cool dude Paul is I’ll have to listen to more. It sucks the hard drive crapped out but the animation came out great. I’m happy to be one of the supporters. Favorite podcast of all time.

[@jxl3n208]

What a nice guy! Never doubt it, but good to hear the cool conversation he's involved in. Great episode!

[@wightclaudia]

At 13 I was a lil’ numetal blonde boy. I got the Wretched Spawn and hated it but religiously listened to it to force myself to like it. The making of dvd that came with it was a game changer. I watched it maybe 300 times. All these years later I fucking love Corpse and I’m so grateful for those torturous few months trying to swallow what at the time was frightening brown noise to me

[@cripplesunday1]

Hahaha, first when I read this I kinda thought 'pfft poser kid' Then realised I did this with Napalm Deaths Scum when I was a similar age. Awesome interview

[@wightclaudia]

@@cripplesunday1 I had a very similar experience with Napalm Death when I was even younger. I was 7 and Twist The Knife was on the Mortal Kombat soundtrack. Scared the shit out of me but I had to listen to it because that’s Goro’s song. Today, Napalm D is another band I love but it’s another example of something that took force feeding in the prepubescent stage

[@bennyjones2373]

That animation is GENIUS! I also love how super New York Paul still sounds despite them relocating to Florida decades ago

[@emimele]

Paul and the other guys from CC seem so down to earth and friendly, despite the very extreme music they play. I'd like to have a weekend with them, chilling with beers and hamburgers and hearing stories about their career. ❤

[@everydayoddity]

What a down to earth, chill dude. Doesn’t sound at all like a death metal icon 😂 loved the animated segment too, you could have just reverted back to the old podcast style logo and audio but really took it up another level instead!

[@patriklanzen]

Thank you so much for an amazing interview with Paul. Me myself being a huge Cannibal Corpse fan. 👍 🤘🙏

[@hydroguy6927]

I have never noticed before Pauls resemblance to Mick Foley. I am a Corpse and Wrestling fan my entire life too lol. Trippy.. Great interview!!

[@djabthrash]

Such a great episode Craig ! Love Paul and Cannibal

[@marcelrowinski2492]

WHAT A GREAT GUY

[@ChickenCaesarWrap]

Loved it. What a lovely chap.

[@SuperBoomshack]

Cannibal Corpse has gotten better with age

[@Zer0ctopus7]

When he asked Paul the question we're all wondering about him and George... (the age question) he gave the answer we all hoped for. Fuckin love it.

[@icedbirth8821]

Amazing podcast Craig! Paul is such a down to earth guy, really enjoyed this 🍻

[@aaronsudasna]

Paul reminds me of Mick Foley in a way. Fellow wrestling fans may agree. Never got into CC but this was a great chat

[@dimebrad2760]

Lol. I hadnt thought of that but I do see the similarity now. Both guys are great too.

[@brianmurphy7561]

I’ve always wondered who he reminded me of and now i won’t be able to unsee it.

[@pauldainton6718]

I wrote to him to buy a shirt and the demo, he couldn't get the debut on vinyl stateside so i mailed him a copy, a true gentleman

[@bishjb]

Awesome. One of my favorite live bands.

[@Scourgeofthearth]

Not only is Paul, a master of his craft but His technique and willingness to push himself is honestly so mind blowing. Just watching him in the studio throughout the years. Creating these records, it's phenomenal to see someone so passionate about music Cannibal corpse has always been one of the best death metal bands Can't wait to dig into this episode ❤

[@SausageFingers420]

I love how Paul is this brutal fucking death metal drummer and looks and talks like a teacher at a Montessori school.

[@geminisolace153]

Cant wait 😃

[@will.i.am_copeland]

What a great interview with a great human being. Wish all the best to both of you!!

[@johnsalchichon4089]

I fucking love Paul bro evolving over decades of playing is so fucking great and mind blowing man

[@TJCombo67]

Loved it! Thank you for the extra effort to get it too us!

[@ad-drumcovers99]

“Carnivorous Swarm” is one of my all time favorite CC tracks, solely because of Paul’s drumming 🔥🤘🤘🔥

[@jyejye1077]

Not a single metronome used until 2009 by the heart beat of the most Brutal band to walk Earth, Perfection.

[@8bitakvids]

Wow, I can't wait to hear this, just tuning in! I've been there, done that (cam failing) before, It's beyond frustrating. Nice work handling it like a champion.

[@ObiWanShinobi67]

The new single is awesome. Blood Blind.

[@EmbraceTheWorld1990]

man, another banger Craig! Paul seems so humble and fuckin chill to just hang out with. True lover of music 🤘

[@JorgeLeitner]

Great podcast. That animation was a great way to fix the problem, haha, I love it.

[@gergonikk]

A very nice and down to earth interview. Thanks!

[@Whistlpig]

Amazing!

[@abundance7792]

Such a humble dude, awesome episode

[@foofy14]

Met Paul after a CC show few months ago as well as Corpsegrinder, but super chill and funny dudes. Loved and respected the band and guys for 13 years.

[@TBliss88]

I tell people all the time that death guys are the most humble, approachable dudes you could ever meet. This interview is all the proof I need.

[@AndrewGrey22]

Stay young, stay heavy, Paul.

[@recentlybeheaded]

Paul is the greatest. Grabbed my tickets for CC and Mayhem today!

[@spudmagnum7394]

Craig is a legend for going the extra mile when technical issues arise 🖤

[@VomitRottenn]

Love this show, but especially loved the cartoon segment. The mic stands made from bone is a nice touch.

[@DulceDul217]

Great episode! Paul seems like a really great down to earth man 👌🏻👌🏻

[@jasonscholl2945]

Paul rules! Cannibal Corpse rules! Got to see them last December blew my balls off it was brutal!!! 🤘🤘 Vile is the best DM record of all time.

[@TrevyTrev-andTheFunkyPets]

The new album and videos are awesome. I think CC should do a animation video for one of their songs. Corpse Grinder did it for his solo album. Great interview.

[@conbotstudios]

26:02 Reading off his song titles like this is an easy-listening album.

[@joshstanton267]

Man I've always been buzzed out by how humble CC is, considering their success. I've had people say that they "look like angry a-holes" (from people who don't listen to metal) and I've always had to respond with "nah man, don't judge a book by it's cover, they're some of the chillest people on earth".

[@adie_h_333_painting]

Paul is a class act, with your last question about streaming, piracy, album sales. I think Cannibal Corpse have always put out the most perfect complete package. As a fan you want that CD album cover, you want to read the lyrics etc the thought that goes into the package is up there. While ever they continue to produce quality products I'll buy them over streaming any day of the week! I think I bought the last album twice to get both covers!!

[@JustinVermilyea-ix2ye]

Eyeballs 👀 officially tickled badass animation Paul mazurkiwiecz is the man

[@Velocisaurusman]

YYYOOOOO!!! This is a pleasant surprise

[@okaight7248]

such a good interview

[@drumjjj777]

🤯this is right sick

[@FistingNuns_band]

Great interview

[@BM5556]

~i really enjoyed the animated cartoon parts

[@oliversyt4622]

Great episode!!❤❤❤

[@bennyhandsome7530]

So awsome.. we used to call it Corpse blasting. .. great interview 🤟🤘 CC 4 Eva

[@viva360]

2nd part is so good! 🤘

[@quinn9485]

Hell yea

[@shatteredstiks7392]

Great drummer interview

[@turjeh]

Paul is such a legend!

[@BoboGarcia-vx5qs]

Well done!

[@j__s8802]

13:13. The movie set the stage, but The Bleeding delivered when it was released. Such a banger!

[@Bud162]

This was awesome

[@dillongorman7538]

Great episode

[@shredenvain7]

Paul Pizzazz Mazurkiewicz!!!!

[@thomaszstones]

Animation looks so good man! Amazing way to save a shit situation! 🤘🏻

[@vanapagan34]

I hate commercials and I understand that thanks to that this interview works. That's it. Drummer from the drummer show, that's how it should be. You will become a legend in my eyes if you bring to the show the drummer of the once number 1 Australian metal band Synthetic Breed. The metal world was asleep when they acted. It was a big mistake. It would be nice to see Carbomb's drummer as well. It's up to you to make the show, it's up to you to listen. In that, I definitely prefer shows from drummer to drummer.

[@br8on]

Ngl I’d watch more animated episodes! 😂🤘🏼this was dope!

[@deadsoulxiii]

oh no you will not i am never doing that again ahahahah thank you appreciate you

[@cukuceral]

thats my hero right there

[@N6J6R6]

Fuck yeah -!- Great shit 🤘

[@cynsen]

Very good!

[@slidvonjunzt7608]

Kind of came in "on the wrong bea"t of the animation part so in my head Paul had this really outrageous british pirate accent for a few seconds..

[@VASSETV]

two legends

[@Federico.el.Noruego]

🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@florianbaiker5519]

Who would have thought that the drummer of one of the most brutal death metal bands speaks so calmly. Almost ASMR.

[@dedahed-qm2rm]

SICK

[@spees342]

Felt like watching a podcast on new grounds with the animation 😂 canny appropriate since I discovered cannibal corpse on limewire and would download albums while watching flash animation

[@fearnobizarre]

Paul!