Bill Steer

Guitarist and songwriter in Carcass

Bill Steer - Guitarist and songwriter in Carcass
Born

December 3rd, 1969
55 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United Kingdom

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Guitarist and songwriter contributed to the extreme metal band Carcass, which formed in 1985. The band was pivotal in the development of the death metal and grindcore genres. Steer played a significant role in the band's acclaimed albums, particularly 'Heartwork' released in 1993, which is often regarded as a classic in the metal genre. The band disbanded in 1995 but reunited in 2007, continuing to influence new generations of musicians.

Contributed to 'Heartwork' by Carcass

Played in the band Napalm Death

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