Carcass is a pioneering death metal band from Liverpool, England, formed in 1985. Known for their influential sound and shifting line-ups, guitarist Bill Steer and bassist-vocalist Jeff Walker remain the group's core members. After disbanding in 1996, they reunited in 2007, continuing without original drummer Ken Owen. Carcass has released seven studio albums and is recognized for signing with Columbia Records for the North American release of their landmark album, Heartwork. The band is celebrated for shaping extreme metal and remains an enduring force in the genre.