What makes Greed Killing by Napalm Death notable?

Greed Killing received critical acclaim for its unflinching commentary on societal greed and personal betrayal, making it a significant release during a time when political messages in heavy music were gaining traction. The album also showcased Napalm Death's ability to adapt their sound while maintaining their core identity, influencing many bands in the metal and hardcore scenes. Released in 1995, Greed Killing marked Napalm Death's seventh studio album and their first after a lineup change that saw guitarist Mitch Harris stepping up as a key songwriter. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their influence within the grindcore genre while pushing the boundaries of extreme music.

Who is Greed Killing for?

Greed Killing works well if you're into concise energetic listening sessions, immediate intensity and urgency and short bursts of engagement.

How many songs are on Greed Killing?

Greed Killing has 7 tracks, running approximately 23 minutes.

Greed Killing

Napalm Death · 1995

23 min · 7 tracks · death metal

A relentless barrage of aggressive riffs and guttural vocals, embodying the raw intensity of grindcore and death metal.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Greed Killing — The title track encapsulates the album’s central theme, using harsh instrumentation to mirror the lyrical exploration of exploitation and moral decay.
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Self Betrayal — This track stands out with its intricate composition and intense delivery, illustrating the internal conflict between self-awareness and destructive choices.
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My Own Worst Enemy — Combining rapid-fire rhythms with poignant lyrics, this song examines personal responsibility in a way that resonates deeply within the context of the album.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

58 /100

Treeline

Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The EP showcases intense songwriting and performance but has a less cohesive flow due to the live track at the end.

What we noticed

The first five tracks maintain a relentless tempo, with aggressive riffs and guttural vocals driving the intensity throughout.
Each song features abrupt transitions between sections, often shifting from fast-paced verses to slower breakdowns.
The final track is a live recording, which introduces a different energy and audience interaction compared to the studio tracks.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

concise energetic listening sessions
immediate intensity and urgency
short bursts of engagement
dynamic emotional expressions

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 1995, Greed Killing marked Napalm Death's seventh studio album and their first after a lineup change that saw guitarist Mitch Harris stepping up as a key songwriter. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their influence within the grindcore genre while pushing the boundaries of extreme music.
Stylistic neighbors: Carcass· Brutal Truth· Pig Destroyer