Grindcore

Napalm Death

Scum is, according to reliable sources, the very first album to be labeled as grindcore. Legend has it that the term “grindcore” originated from Napalm Death to describe their loud, “grinding” interpretation of hardcore – GRINDCORE! This can’t be scientifically confirmed or anything, so you’ll have to decide for yourself.

From Enslavement to Obliteration (1988)

Terrorizer

Terrorizer, named after the Master song of the same title, released the heavy-hitting World Downfall album in 1989, taking cues from their progenitors and peers alike.

Carcass

Reek of Putrefaction

Symphonies of Sickness

Disclaimer: This page does not attempt to represent the grindcore genre as a whole, but we choose to list those albums we feel that do a great job of upholding the spirit of the genre itself.