Embalming
Embalming is the art and science of preserving human remains by treating them (in its modern form with chemicals) to forestall decomposition. The intention is to keep them suitable for public display at a funeral, for religious reasons, or for medical and scientific purposes such as their use as anatomical specimens. The three goals of embalming are sanitization, presentation, and preservation (or restoration). Embalming has a very long and cross-cultural history, with many cultures giving the embalming processes a greater religious meaning.
Embalming is distinct from taxidermy. Embalming preserves the human body intact, whereas taxidermy is the recreation of an animal's form often using only the creature's skin mounted on an anatomical form.
History
The Chinchorro culture in the Atacama desert of present-day Chile and Peru are among the earliest cultures known to have performed artificial mummification as early as 5000-6000 BC. Perhaps the ancient culture that had developed embalming to the greatest extent was Egypt, where, as early as the first dynasty (3200 BC), specialized priests were in charge of embalming and mummification. The Ancient Egyptians believed that preservation of the mummy empowered the soul after death, the latter of which would return to the preserved corpse.
Embalmer (band)
Embalmer is an American death metal band from Cleveland, Ohio. Formed in 1990 after changing their name from Corpsegrinder, and active to this day.
Formation and Early Releases (1989-1992)
In 1989, Toby Wulff (Bass/Vocals), Roy Stewart (Drums), and Mark Davis (Guitar) formed the band, originally called Corpsegrinder. They released their first demo, "Into The Oven" independently in 1991, by that time under the name Embalmer.During this time "Into The Oven" was noticed by the underground worldwide, and they began to distribute the demo through tape trade. After this release, the band underwent many a couple line-up changes. At the end of the recording of Into the Oven Scott Cunningham (Guitar) stepped in to play 2nd guitar but was quickly replaced with Duane Morris (Guitar). But late 1992 saw the departure of Toby Wulff and Duane Morris.
Rotting Remains to Hiatus (1993-1997)
In 1993 they independently released the demo "Rotting Remains", with Roy and Mark of the original group, and Rick Fleming (Vocals), Brian Holmberg (Bass), and Jocko Jermann (Guitar) joining them. In 1994 the demo caught the attention of Relapse Records and they began distributing it through their catalog worldwide. Late 1994 Brian Holmberg left the band, to be replaced by first the short Return of Toby Wulff, and then Dave Phillips (Bass), and in 1995 released the EP "There Was Blood Everywhere" on 7" vinyl under Relapse Records, containing four tracks. Two years later they released a compilation album under the same name, which re-released "Rotting Remains" and "There Was Blood Everywhere" on one album. Dave Phillips left and was replaced by Greg Jucuum (Bass) in early 1996 and then in late 1997 Rick Fleming left and was briefly replaced by Frank Walls (Vocals) Shortly following, they went on hiatus, and would not return for eight years.
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XIII
by: Embalmer[Music by: Fleming, Wolff, Stewart]
Haunted by you, haunted by you
Have you had the pleasure yet
To dance with the devil, under pale moonlight?
Put yourself inside a pentagram of blood
Summon the Ouija, the possession has begun
The 13 ghosts have called your name
Awaken from your ancient slumber, dead you die insane
Unlucky spectre ahold of me
The voodoo curse on Friday the 13th
I can't escape this spell
They suck me down to Hell
I see that where I fell
Where life no longer dwells
Metal 'til Death
The killing spree that never ends
An abomination upon all man
The wounds of the Jew lord that never heal
An axe across the throat, I eternally kill
I'm the devil that the Christians had warned you about
I'm a slasher in the night in a London town
I'm a zombie in the fog just around the east
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Embalming Theatre - Graveyard Rampage
Inside eerie abandoned funeral home full of coffins, embalming fluids and rotten hearses
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