Sore Throat, often regarded as one of the pioneering bands in the grindcore and crust punk scenes, is a UK-based group that has gained infamy for their raw, unfiltered approach to music and politically charged lyrics. The band began assaulting the ears of the underground music community in the mid-1980s, quickly gaining a reputation for their intense, breakneck-speed songs, and a no-holds-barred attitude towards conventional music structures and themes. Their controversially titled album "Disgrace To The Corpse Of Sid & Unhindered By Talent" remains a testament to their unapologetic style, combining blistering riffs with a staunch socio-political commentary.

Sore Throat carved out a niche by blending extreme noise with the DIY ethos of punk, contributing to what would later be recognized as a significant offshoot of hardcore punk. With releases like "Death to Capitalist Hardcore" and "Aural Butchery," they critiqued societal norms and the music industry itself. Notably, their albums "Indestroy" and its follow-up "Indestroy II" echo the band's relentless commitment to sonic extremity and lyrical contempt for the status quo. Despite their aggressive stance, the band's influence transcended their initial scene, leaving a legacy that inspired countless acts in the grindcore, crust, and extreme metal genres that followed.

Genres

Anarcho-punk

British Grindcore

Crust Punk

Grindcore

Noisecore

Powerviolence

Stenchcore

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Latest Release

Starving Wolves Stand & Fight

Sore Throat

Album - 22 Tracks - Released May 6, 2022