"Torn Arteries is a very good, occasionally inspired offering from a timeless band, yet ultimately is a step down from its predecessor. The tools of the trade Carcass deploy here are not the dirty, rusty instruments of surgical depravity defining their early works, nor are they the clean, razor sharp blades of precision of Heartwork and Surgical Steel. Rather Torn Arteries is a slightly blunted instrument, it still cuts, but is more sanitized and less dangerous. Torn Arteries is an easy album to like and its infectious nature and accessibility may even win over some newer fans. Mileage may vary for long time fans, but overall, Torn Arteries marks a solid entry into an esteemed catalog; an enjoyable, flawed sequel to its blockbuster predecessor."

- Saunders, angrymetalguy.com