Resuming the exploration of the sub-genres and history of metal, this episode continues with the branch known as Grindcore.

I did slow down on publishing these. My rapid posting was me trying to get as much of the tree completed as I could while I was still able to edit the original post and add links to the series. That 30 day time period ran out right before the episode I did prior to this one. This means I will still finish them, but I am no longer under the time imposed gun I was before.

This post along with the others in the series is inspired by the Metal Evolution documentary series by Sam Dunn and Banger Films. If you wish to see all of the episodes I've posted so far the easiest way is to click on the tag metaltree or search for metaltree. The original post in the series began here.

Let Us Begin

This particular sub-genre is another example of hardcore punk mixing in some way with metal, and adding other elements. Metalcore seemed to be hardcore bands that crossed over from hardcore to making something closer to thrash metal. Grindcore is a little different.

Repulsion

Band First Released: 1984
Nationality: United States
Horrified (Full Album) - 29:01

Live at DNA Lounge - 6:23

Extreme Noise Terror

Band First Released: 1987
Nationality: United Kingdoms
Religion is Fear

Live at Obscene Extreme 2008 - 9:24

A Holocaust In Your Head (Full Album) - 24:38

Napalm Death

Band First Released: 1987
Nationality: United Kingdoms
When All Is Said And Done (Official Video)

Scum

On The Brink Of Extinction (Official Video)

Carcass

Band First Released: 1988
Nationality: United Kingdoms
Carcass was already covered in more detail in the earlier post on death metal.
Heartwork

Bolt Thrower

Band First Released: 1988
Nationality: United Kingdoms
...For Victory

Cenotaph

Behind Enemy Lines

Brutal Truth

Band First Released: 1990
Nationality: United States
Sugar Daddy (Official Video)

Dead Smart

Denial of Existence

Nasum

Band First Released: 1993
Nationality: Sweden
Scoop

Wrath (Official Video)

Inhale Exhale

Agoraphobic Nosebleed

Band First Released: 1995
Nationality: United States
Built To Grind (Official Video)

Mosquito Holding Human Cattle Prod (Official Video)

Agorapocalypse Now

Cephalic Carnage

Band First Released: 1998
Nationality: United States
This band is actually from near where I live. I've seen the posters and flyers, but actually have never listened to them until today.
Endless Cycle of Violence (Official Video)

Dying Will Be The Death of Me

Lucid Interval

Pig Destroyer

Band First Released: 1998
Nationality: United States
Loathsome (Official Video)

The Diplomat (Official Video)

Piss Angel

Closing

I have heard of other bands that could be of this type. I've even known band members from some bands that were classified as this type. If you feel I left any Grindcore band out of this post, please feel free to reply and include a link to a video for the band/song you believe that should be in this post. Thank you for reading, and listening.

Steem On!