OLD

With jarring shifts in tempo and an unrelenting density that challenges the listener’s endurance, OLD engulfs the senses in a visceral whirlwind of sound.

grindcore

United States
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The song

“Scream” from Old Lady Drivers

Immediate hook showcasing their grindcore style, making it an engaging introduction for first-time listeners.

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Lo Flux Tube

Lo Flux Tube

1991

Immediate hook showcasing their grindcore style, making it an engaging introduction for first-time listeners.
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About OLD

OLD matters in the music landscape for its raw intensity and relentless energy, pushing the boundaries of what heaviness can mean within a sonic framework.
By intertwining chaotic elements and dissonance, they’ve forged an experience that resonates with the anger and confusion of their times, influencing a generation of musicians to confront their own existential angst through sound. Their approach is...
By intertwining chaotic elements and dissonance, they’ve forged an experience that resonates with the anger and confusion of their times, influencing a generation of musicians to confront their own existential angst through sound. Their approach is marked by an unyielding commitment to experimentation, often layering aggressive rhythms with unconventional structures that defy traditional song forms. This willingness to embrace chaos allows them to create an immersive atmosphere where listeners can lose themselves in the visceral onslaught, transforming the act of listening into a cathartic release. Lyrically, OLD frequently explores themes of alienation, societal breakdown, and personal despair, crafting narratives that oscillate between direct confrontation and impressionistic imagery. Their tone balances between irony and sincerity, drawing listeners into a world where the lines between chaos and clarity blur within the relentless barrage of sound.

4 studio albums· 7 years· United States

Full discography

OLD's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.

4 releases • 4 albums • 1988–1995
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