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Grinderman

Grinderman was an Australian-British rock band formed in 2006, composed of Nick Cave along with his Bad Seeds comrades Warren Ellis, Martyn P. Casey, and Jim Sclavunos. Conceived as a side project to Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, Grinderman represented a raw and unbridled musical expression that was distinct from the more polished sounds of their primary band. Their music is known for its gritty garage rock influence, tied together with Cave's visceral lyricism and intense vocal delivery.

The band released their self-titled debut album, "Grinderman," in 2007, which included the notably raunchy and blunt track "No Pussy Blues," capturing attention and acclaim for its primal energy and stark departure from the members' work with the Bad Seeds. This was followed by the sophomore and final album "Grinderman 2" in 2010, further refining their sound's chaotic yet controlled fury. Post-release, Grinderman continued to engage audiences with remix projects, such as "Grinderman 2 RMX" in 2012, a collection featuring remixes from artists like Robert Fripp and Josh Homme, allowing their work to be reinterpreted through different sonic lenses. Despite their brief tenure, Grinderman has left an indelible mark on the alternative rock scene with their blistering sound and fervent live performances before the band disbanded in 2011.

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