Grindcore

Grindcore is a genre of extreme music characterized by its intense, chaotic sound, featuring high-speed drumming, downtuned guitars, and screamed or growled vocals. Emerging in the mid-1980s, grindcore evolved from the fusion of hardcore punk, death metal, and noise music, with early pioneers drawing inspiration from the UK's crust punk and anarcho-punk scenes. Reaching its peak popularity in the 1990s, grindcore became a cultural phenomenon, embodying the frustrations and anxieties of a generation. Its fast-paced, abrasive sound and often socially conscious or nihilistic lyrics resonated with fans seeking sonic catharsis. Grindcore's distinctive blend of technicality and raw, emotive power sets it apart from other extreme metal styles, and its influence can be seen in later genres such as powerviolence and deathgrind.

Prison of Flesh

Lorna Shore

Single - Released August 14, 2025