Sepultura - Dead Embryonic Cells Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What album is 'Dead Embryonic Cells' from?

   'Dead Embryonic Cells' is from Sepultura's fourth studio album 'Arise,' released in 1991. It was also the second single from this album.

2. Who were the main writers of 'Dead Embryonic Cells'?

   The song was written by members of Sepultura, including Andreas Rudolf Kisser, Igor Cavalera, Max Cavalera, and Paulo Xisto Jr. Pinto.

3. Was a music video made for 'Dead Embryonic Cells'?

   Yes, a music video was produced for 'Dead Embryonic Cells.' It features footage of the band performing in the wilderness and imagery from the album. This video can be found on the VHS release 'Third World Chaos' and on the DVD 'Chaos DVD'.

4. Is 'Dead Embryonic Cells' featured in any video games?

   Yes, 'Dead Embryonic Cells' is featured on the Liberty City Hardcore radio station in the video games Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned and Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony, with Sepultura's Max Cavalera as the radio DJ.

5. Did 'Dead Embryonic Cells' have B-sides?

   At the time of its release, Sepultura had limited material for B-sides. As a result, 'Dead Embryonic Cells' and the next single, 'Under Siege (Regnum Irae),' shared the same B-sides and artwork, which was a detail of the Arise album cover by Michael Whelan.

6. How does 'Dead Embryonic Cells' musically compare to other Sepultura songs?

   In an April 1991 interview, Max Cavalera compared 'Dead Embryonic Cells' to 'Inner Self,' noting that while both songs start slowly and menacingly, 'Dead Embryonic Cells' features more musical changes. Additionally, Andreas Kisser contributes psychedelic guitar elements similar to those in 'Mass Hypnosis' from the previous album.