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Germany has reportedly banned the sale of Cannibal Corpse’s new coloring book.
According to a recent Instagram post, the death metal band announced the forthcoming release of The Official Cannibal Corpse Coloring Book, which is supposedly “the first coloring book in history” to come with a Parental Advisory warning.
As for the German ban, it probably has something to do with the adult coloring book's contents. According to Metal Sucks, it contains artist Vince Locke’s take on some of Cannibal Corpse’s most memorable — and graphic — album covers, including Butchered at Birth, Eaten Back to Life, and Tomb of the Mutilated.
Cannibal Corpse’s offering is the latest addition to the metal band coloring book fad, following similar releases from Judas Priest, Megadeth, and Iron Maiden. But even if you aren’t the artsy sort, Locke reassured fans there are plenty of pieces that “[lend] themselves well to coloring,” before encouraging them to experiment with more than just colored pencils.
“I’m always playing, trying different materials and techniques. Hope you do the same with these coloring pages. Try watercolor markers, crayons, and colored pencils, adding your own details,” as Locke said. “You’ll probably go through a lot of red, but be creative, have fun, make it your own.”
Cannibal Corpse's Alex Webster added, “This book is a great new way for Cannibal Corpse fans to enjoy the incredible artwork of Vincent Locke.”
The Official Cannibal Corpse Coloring Book will be released on December 1. It’s currently available for pre-order via Eyesore Merch for $15.99 — so long as you aren’t in Germany.
The FADER has reached out to representatives for Cannibal Corpse for comment on the German ban.