grindcore
what it is
Grindcore is an extreme music style originated basically to mix: hardcore punk, crust punk, thrash metal and death metal . It emerged in the mid 80s in the UK and USA. Structurally songs tend to be short, simple, direct and ultra-fast.
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level 3 · one step out
cult favorites and indie darlings
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art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
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questions
What is grindcore?
Grindcore is an extreme music style originated basically to mix: hardcore punk, crust punk, thrash metal and death metal . It emerged in the mid 80s in the UK and USA. Structurally songs tend to be short, simple, direct and ultra-fast.
What are good grindcore albums to start with?
Try World Extermination by Insect Warfare, World Downfall by Terrorizer, Hiss by Wormrot, and From Enslavement to Obliteration by Napalm Death.
Who are some women making grindcore?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/grindcore/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making grindcore, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-20