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Paul Mazurkiewicz of Cannibal Corpse
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Birth name | Paul Mazurkiewicz, Jr. |
Born | September 8, 1968 |
Genres | Death metal |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instruments | Drums |
Years active | 1987–present |
Associated acts | Cannibal Corpse, Tirant Sin |
Paul Mazurkiewicz (born September 8, 1968) is an American drummer best known as a member for death metal band Cannibal Corpse. Mazurkiewicz was originally the drummer for the band, Tirant Sin, alongside two other future Cannibal Corpse members Chris Barnes and Bob Rusay. The trio joined Alex Webster and Jack Owen in 1988, forming Cannibal Corpse. Besides drumming, he also plays the guitar, and is the group's primary lyricist and contributes heavily to composing songs; he penned the songs "Dead Human Collection", "Frantic Disembowelment", "Monolith", "Carrion Sculpted Entity", and "Worm Infested". Mazurkiewicz, alongside with Webster, is one of the remaining members of the band since its inception.
Mazurkiewicz is married to Deana Mazurkiewicz; they have a daughter named Ava. He is a vegetarian.
Mazurkiewicz uses and endorses ddrum drums,Zildjian cymbals, Czarcie Kopyto pedals and Regal Tip drumsticks. He previously used and endorsed Tama Drums.