Napalm Death and the Birth of Grindcore

This episode follows Napalm Death’s early years in Meriden, the creation of their incendiary debut *Scum*, and how they forged grindcore by blending anarcho‑punk fury with death‑metal blast beats. It also looks at Earache Records’ DIY rollout, the scene that nurtured rapid tempos and political edge, and the legacy that still echoes in modern extreme music.

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