The albums that define
deathgrind.
Our picks for where to start with deathgrind — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top deathgrind artists
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The deathgrind essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
Exhumed
Gore Metal
Relentless blast beats and gruesome lyrics collide in a cacophony of death metal and grindcore fury.
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Exhumed
Garbage Daze Re-Regurgitated
Brutal riffs and guttural growls collide in a relentless onslaught of death metal and grindcore fury.
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Cattle Decapitation
The Harvest Floor
A relentless barrage of intricate riffs and guttural vocals collides with themes of environmental destruction and human depravity.
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Cattle Decapitation
Karma.Bloody.Karma
Brutal deathgrind fused with darkly satirical lyrics and relentless rhythms creates an unyielding sonic assault.
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Misery Index
The Killing Gods
A relentless barrage of deathgrind fury intertwines with chaotic melodies and dark, introspective themes.
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Misery Index
Hang Em High
A relentless barrage of furious riffs and guttural vocals, blending aggression with sharp social commentary in a compact format.
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Mortician
Mortal Massacre
A relentless barrage of guttural growls and frenetic drumming delivers a visceral assault on the senses.
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Mortician
Hacked Up for Barbecue
Relentless blast beats and guttural vocals collide with grotesque lyrical imagery in a visceral auditory assault.
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Terrorizer
World Downfall
A relentless barrage of chaotic riffs and explosive rhythms that captures the fury of grindcore and death metal.
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Terrorizer
Hordes of Zombies
A relentless barrage of blast beats and guttural vocals collide with politically charged lyrics, embodying the essence of grindcore's raw intensity.
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Cephalic Carnage
Halls of Amenti
An intense journey through complex rhythms and aggressive soundscapes, blending technical precision with grindcore ferocity.
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Cephalic Carnage
Xenosapien
A chaotic blend of grindcore and technical death metal, Xenosapien assaults with relentless rhythms and intricate musicianship.
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Sotajumala
Kuolemanpalvelus
A relentless barrage of guttural vocals and frenzied instrumentation that intertwines brutality with dark, atmospheric melodies.
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Sotajumala
Panssarikolonna
Aggressive blast beats and guttural vocals collide with chaotic riffs, embodying the raw intensity of deathgrind.
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Blood Duster
Fisting the Dead
An unrelenting barrage of noise and aggression, blending death metal's brutality with grindcore's relentless speed.
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Blood Duster
Yeest
A relentless barrage of grinding riffs and guttural vocals, showcasing a raw and chaotic energy that defines deathgrind.
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Animosity
Shut It Down
A relentless barrage of technical riffs and guttural vocals, fusing death metal with aggressive grindcore elements.
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Animosity
Empires
A relentless fusion of intricate rhythms and guttural vocals that pushes the boundaries of deathcore into new territories.
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Abaddon Incarnate
Dark Crusade
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Caninus
Now the Animals Have a Voice
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!T.O.O.H.!
Řád a Trest
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Where deathgrind landed in each era.