No strangers to controversy due to their lyrics and imagery, death metal legends Cannibal Corpse had already gained mainstream attention for their appearance on Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. However, a year before challenging Bill Clinton in the presidential race, Republican Senator Bob Dole gave the band yet more coverage when he accused the band and a number of rap artists of “undermining the character of the nation”. Cannibal bassist Alex Webster later commented that it had the opposite impact than what was intended: “It was an honour of sorts. We are happy we managed to get their attention.”