Discharge’s ‘Hear Nothing…’: How They Created D‑Beat

The episode traces how the British punk band Discharge produced the 1982 record *Hear Nothing See Nothing Say Nothing*, a foundational work that codified the fast, relentless D‑beat rhythm and set a template for hardcore, crust, grindcore and early extreme metal worldwide. It explores the band’s rehearsal habits, DIY recording setup, Clay Records release, touring network and how their sound influenced scenes from Sweden to New York.

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