Grim Reality
Macabre · 1987
15 min · 8 tracks · death metal · thrash metal · grindcore
A ferocious blend of thrash and grindcore, exploring macabre themes with relentless aggression.
Grim Reality is an EP by Macabre, released in 1987. A ferocious blend of thrash and grindcore, exploring macabre themes with relentless aggression. 'Grim Reality' gained attention for its disturbing subject matter, particularly songs about infamous serial killers, which set a precedent in extreme music. Its controversial lyrical content contributed to an underground following and influenced later artists within the death metal genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Grim Reality sound like?
A ferocious blend of thrash and grindcore, exploring macabre themes with relentless aggression. Rooted in death metal and thrash metal.
What makes Grim Reality by Macabre notable?
'Grim Reality' gained attention for its disturbing subject matter, particularly songs about infamous serial killers, which set a precedent in extreme music. Its controversial lyrical content contributed to an underground following and influenced later artists within the death metal genre. Released in 1987, 'Grim Reality' was Macabre's debut EP, establishing them as pioneers in the death metal and grindcore scenes. This release followed their formation in 1985 and preceded their first full-length album, showcasing their unique thematic focus on true crime and horror.
How many songs are on Grim Reality?
Grim Reality has 8 tracks, running approximately 15 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Serial Killer Standout 1:51
- 2 Mr. Albert Fish (Was Children You Favorite Dish?) Standout 2:33
- 3 Disease 1:37
- 4 Mass Murder (Sulfuric Acid: Morbid Curiosity: Lethal Injection) 1:25
- 5 Son of Sam 1:54
- 6 Hot Rods to Hell 1:50
- 7 Ed Gein Standout 2:55
- 8 Natural Disaster 1:29
Release Date
January 1, 1987
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
15 min 34 sec
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