Intense! A roundup of classic grindcore tracks from Western music
Grindcore is an extreme music genre that pushes speed and aggression to their absolute limits.
Established in the late 1980s, it fuses elements of hardcore punk and death metal, delivering overwhelming sonic density and destructive force—often in tracks that last only a few seconds—that continues to captivate many listeners today.
Here, we’ll introduce a selection of tracks that get to the heart of the genre, from indispensable classics in grindcore’s history to recent songs drawing attention in the scene.
While it’s certainly a sound that isn’t for everyone, grindcore is surprisingly deep, laced with dark humor and social messages—so why not take on the challenge of exploring this world?
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Hordes of ZombiesTerrorizer
They formed in Los Angeles in 1986 but broke up in 1989, reunited in 2003, then went on hiatus in 2006 due to the guitarist’s death.
They returned in 2009, but in 2012 all members except the drummer were replaced, leaving the drummer as the only original member.
However, their genre, grindcore, has remained the same.
When All Is Said And DoneNapalm Death
Napalm Death is a British grindcore band, and among grindcore fans, not knowing this band would get you called a poser.
Their song “You Suffer” is listed in the Guinness Book as the world’s shortest song, and it was also featured on Fuji TV’s program Torepia no Izumi.
Shu linJig-Ai
They are a Czech death gore pornogrind band.
It’s unusual that they eliminate the noise typical of goregrind.
Also, the band name “Jig-Ai” is derived from the Japanese term for ritual suicide.
Although it says the cover art is done by an adult-oriented doujin circle specializing in brutal and grotesque themes, professional illustrators have also worked on it.
Dead Girls Dont Say NoGut
They’re a German goregrind/pornogrind band.
They formed in 1991, disbanded once in 1995, and reunited in 2006.
The high-pitched vocals are done by the drummer, they wear masks at live shows, and sometimes women go topless during performances.
We Will Fucking Kill YouAnaal Nathrakh
It’s a band that blends grindcore and black metal, taking only the best parts.
The vocals combine black metal’s shrieking screams with grindcore-style death growls.
Also, probably due to the black metal influence, you can hear some symphonic elements as well.
holy song for youBATHTUB SHITTER
Bathtub Sitter is a Japanese hardcore/grindcore/heavy metal rock band formed in Osaka.
Their CDs were released not only in Japan but also in the Kyrgyz Republic.
They still have an official website, so if you’re interested, please check it out.
The Sign of Evil ExistenceRotting Christ
Rotting Clarist is an extreme metal/grindcore/satanic black metal band from Greece.
Their lyrical themes include evil and the occult.
Their recent albums don’t just focus on speed; they also use modern, aggressive phrasing.