Being and Nothing
Extreme Noise Terror · 2001
29 min · 10 tracks · hardcore punk
A relentless barrage of grinding riffs and aggressive vocals, encapsulating the raw energy of hardcore punk and grindcore.
Top tracks — play these first
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Being and Nothing — The title track sets the tone with its explosive opening, combining chaotic instrumentals with thought-provoking lyrics that challenge existential themes.
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Through Mayhem — This track exemplifies the band's signature sound, delivering frenetic rhythms alongside harsh vocal deliveries that embody the essence of grindcore.
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Damage Limitation — Featuring a relentless pace and incisive lyrics criticizing modern society, this song showcases the band's ability to weave political commentary into their music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intense energy and aggression typical of grindcore, with notable shifts in tempo and vocal styles.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that immediately establishes a fast tempo, which is maintained throughout the first half of the record.
- Tracks often feature abrupt tempo changes, shifting from blast beats to slower, grinding sections within the same song.
- Vocals are delivered in a harsh, aggressive style with multiple layers of shouting and growling, creating a dense wall of sound.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of chaotic energy
- intense tracks with quick transitions
- raw aggression for cathartic release
- high-octane listening in short sessions
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, melodic experiences
- seek longer, narrative-driven albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2001, Being and Nothing marked Extreme Noise Terror's fifth studio album, following their 1996 release, Law of Retaliation. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their legacy within the grindcore scene while navigating changes in lineup and musical direction.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Napalm Death· Carcass· Pig Destroyer
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Being and Nothing 2:07
- 2 Through Mayhem 2:20
- 3 When Gods Burn 2:24
- 4 Man Made Hell 4:08
- 5 Damage Limitation 2:03
- 6 No Longer as Slaves 2:55
- 7 One Truth One Hate 2:19
- 8 Awakening 4:03
- 9 Non Believer Genocide 3:42
- 10 Detestation 3:54
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