British Death Metal

British death metal is a ferocious subgenre of heavy metal music that originated in the United Kingdom in the late 1980s and early 1990s, blossoming alongside the extreme metal movement. Characterized by its punishing aggression, complex guitar work, and deep guttural vocals, it often incorporates elements of grindcore, evidenced in the breakneck speeds and intense brutality. Themes typically revolve around death, horror, and anti-establishment, creating a dark and brooding atmosphere. Bands such as Carcass brought surgical precision to their musicianship, Napalm Death introduced socio-political commentary with relentless intensity, whereas Bolt Thrower infused war-themed narratives into their crushing riffs. The genre remains a bastion of extreme music, known for its technical prowess and unyielding intensity.

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Unself
Album - 9 Tracks - Released October 24, 2025
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  1. October 24, 2025
  2. September 17
  3. August 13
  4. October 5, 2023
  5. July 1, 2022
  6. May 26
  7. April 21
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    Rot
    2 tracks
  8. March 11
  9. December 13, 2019
  10. August 16
  11. March 26
  12. March 9, 2018
  13. July 1, 2016
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    I
    4 tracks
  1. October 24, 2025
  2. July 1, 2022
  3. December 13, 2019
  4. August 16
  5. March 26
  6. March 9, 2018
  7. July 1, 2016
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    I
    4 tracks
  1. September 17, 2025
  2. August 13
  3. October 5, 2023
  4. May 26, 2022
  5. April 21
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    Rot
    2 tracks
  6. March 11