Cattle Decapitation is a deathgrind metal band which formed in San Diego, California in 1996. The band has released eight full-length studio albums, two compilation albums and one EP. The group is focused on promoting veganism, anti-speciesism and environmentalism. They combine elements of death and black metal, grindcore and crust punk in their sound. They are currently signed to Metal Blade Records and have toured with acts such as Behemoth, The Locust and Pig Destroyer. Cattle Decapitation have been praised as both musicians and activists by third wave environmental and vegan/vegetarian organizations.