About Grindcore
Grindcore is a music genre that emerged in United States and United Kingdom in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of hardcore punk and extreme metal.
Well-known performers associated with it include Napalm Death, Carcass, Jim Root and Cavalera Conspiracy.
Grindcore has given rise to 3 subgenres on this site, such as Goregrind, Deathgrind and Mincecore.
From Wikipedia
Grindcore is an extreme fusion genre of heavy metal and hardcore punk that originated in the mid-1980s, drawing inspiration from abrasive-sounding musical styles, such as thrashcore, crust punk, hardcore punk, extreme metal, and industrial. Grindcore is considered a more noise-filled style of hardcore punk while using hardcore's trademark characteristics such as heavily distorted, down-tuned guitars, grinding overdriven bass, high-speed tempo, blast beats, and vocals which consist of growls, shouts and high-pitched shrieks. Early groups such as England's Napalm Death are credited with laying the groundwork for the style. It is most prevalent today in North America and Europe, with popular contributors such as Brutal Truth and Nasum. Lyrical themes range from a primary focus on social and political concerns, to gory subject matter and black humor.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Grindcore.
Key artists
- Napalm Death
- Carcass
- Jim Root
- Cavalera Conspiracy
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Grindcore?
Grindcore is a music genre that emerged in United States and United Kingdom in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of hardcore punk and extreme metal.
Where and when did Grindcore originate?
Grindcore originated in United States and United Kingdom in the 1980s.
Who are famous Grindcore artists?
Napalm Death, Carcass, Jim Root and Cavalera Conspiracy.