Macabre is an American extreme metal band that was formed in 1985 in Chicago, Illinois. The band is known for their unique blend of death metal, grindcore, and thrash metal, as well as their dark and macabre lyrical themes. Macabre's music often deals with subjects such as serial killers, true crime, and other gruesome topics. Their lyrics are often written from the perspective of the killers themselves, which adds an extra level of horror and terror to their music. The band's graphic and disturbing lyrics have earned them a reputation as one of the most extreme and controversial bands in the metal scene.