Napalm Death
Formed: 1981
From:
Birmingham,
United Kingdom
Last Known Status: Active
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Napalm Death Bassist Announces Debut Solo Album
Shane Embury, the longest serving member of grindcore pioneers Napalm Death, has announced that he will release his first solo album, "Bridge To Resolution" this June. A statement from the musician reads as follows:
"I’m happy to announce that my debut solo record, 'Bridge To Resolution,' will be released via Dissonance Productions on June 5th. This album is a very personal set of songs, all of which mean a lot to me. I hope once you get to hear them, they’ll mean a lot to you as well."
Though best known for his worth with Napalm Death, Embury is one of the most prominent musicians in extreme music, having also founded or been a member of such bands as Brujeria, Lock Up, Venomous Concept, Unseen Terror, Bent Sea, Blood From The Soul and Meathook Seed just to name some. More...
Melvins & Napalm Death Premiere Joint Single
A second track has surfaced from the forthcoming expanded joint album by pioneering grindcore outfit Napalm Death and influential grunge/sludge metal act Melvins. The release, titled “Savage Imperial Death March,” previously appeared as a tour-exclusive during an earlier run the two bands completed together.
The album has now been updated with two additional bonus tracks along with new artwork and packaging, and is scheduled for a wider release on April 10th. One of the tracks from the record, “Rip The God,” has just received its official digital debut, streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.
Napalm Death bassist/vocalist Shane Embury commented on the song: More...
Employed To Serve Premiere New Music Video
“Now Thy Kingdom Come” has been selected as the newest single from Employed To Serve’s latest studio album, “Fallen Star.” The British math-infused metalcore outfit once again enlisted director Murry Deaves — known for his work with Love Is Noise and Higher Power — to helm the accompanying music video.
Frontwoman Justine Jones commented: More...
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Napalm Death Lights Up The Electric Ballroom
Winter (at least after Christmas,) is a bloody horrible time to live in Britain. I mean, it's not the happiest place on Earth generally but the weather's at its worst, everyone's extra miserable and half the football matches get cancelled every week. There is one thing over the last few years that has made it worth getting through to the end of Winter, and that's Napalm Death's annual Campaign For Musical Destruction tour. Every year, the grindcore godfathers put together a hell of a lineup and decimate the eardrums of fans across the country. In the previous two years, the tour's London stop was held at the Electric in Brixton, where we recently visited, but this year, it was held in the famous Electric Ballroom, perhaps the best venue in Camden. So with the stage set, how was the show? Allow me to tell you.
The show began in one hell of a heavy fashion. Polish stoner/doom metal quartet Dopelord walked on stage and decided that those who attended weren't going to have a laid back night as they kicked off the night with "The Chosen One," the only selection from their latest album, "Songs For Satan." I'd heard quite a buzz about the four-piece and within seconds, I could see, and more importantly, hear what all the fuss was about. Dopelord are a perfect band to show any friends who mention they're thinking of checking out doom, as their music is skull crushingly heavy, with a great rock and roll fire burning underneath that makes it fun too.
Vocal duties are shared between bass player Piotr Zin, who stood front and centre, while guitarist Pawel Mioduchowski took the mic for the majority of the night, pulling some of the craziest facial expressions as he did so. The band also seemed to step up a gear when he first made his voice heard, as they unleashed "Hail Satan," a song that really commanded everyone's attention, before the sheer chaos of "Headless Decapitator." It was a relatively short set but "Reptile Sun" and "Doom Bastards" brought it to a close in spectacular fashion. They came, they saw, they ripped everyone's arsehole open like a cheap velcro wallet, then they left. Dopelord were honestly one of the best doom bands I've seen in a while and what a brilliant choice it was to have them open. More...
Melvins & Napalm Death Announce Collaboration
The Melvins and Napalm Death join forces for Savage Imperial Death March (April 10, Ipecac Recordings), a true collaboration - not a split, but a new album featuring members of both bands. The album shares its name with the bands’ Savage Imperial Death March tours from 2016 and 2025, but marks their first full-length studio collaboration under the moniker. Yesterday, the first track from the album, "Tossing Coins Into The Fountain Of Fuck," premiered with Jose Mangin on SiriusXM’s Liquid Metal.
The album was recorded at the Melvins’ Los Angeles studio, with Buzz Osborne (vocals/guitar) and Dale Crover (drums) joined by Napalm Death’s Barney Greenway (vocals), Shane Embury (bass), and John Cooke (guitar).
"I have loved the Melvins forever and their outlook on music," Embury explains. "A chance to make an album of eclectic musical madness with them was truly an honour and a whole lot of fun, which surely is the whole point! Let’s do another one soon." More...
Final Gasp Premiere New Single "Burials Of Birth"
Final Gasp have shared “Burials Of Birth” as the latest advance offering from their upcoming album New Day Symptoms. The goth post-punk outfit are set to release the record on February 27 via Relapse, with this track marking the second preview to arrive ahead of the full release.
In support of the album, the band also have the following live dates scheduled: More...
Bent Sea (Napalm Death, Aborted) Premiere Video
Bent Sea — the grindcore supergroup featuring Dirk Verbeuren (Megadeth), Sven de Caluwé (Aborted), and Shane Embury (Napalm Death, etc.) — have dropped a new video for their track “Apathy And Irony“. The track appears on the band’s debut full-length, “The Dormant Ruin“, which saw its release this past September 05th.
Speaking on the song, Verbeuren offered: More...
Bent Sea (Megadeth, Napalm Death) Premiere Track
Grindcore supergroup Bent Sea—featuring Megadeth drummer Dirk Verbeuren, Aborted frontman Sven de Caluwé, and bassist Shane Embury (Napalm Death, among others)—have unveiled their latest single, My Fall. The track will appear on the band’s forthcoming debut album, The Dormant Ruin, scheduled for release on September 5th.
The track features guest vocals from Kevin Sharp (Venomous Concept, ex-Brutal Truth) and stands as a heartfelt tribute to Verbeuren’s late mother. Speaking on the song, he shared: More...
Bent Sea (Aborted, Napalm Death, Etc.) Debut Song
Bent Sea dropped their latest single, “A Scopic Radiance,” late last week, offering the first glimpse into the grindcore supergroup’s long-awaited debut album, “The Dormant Ruin.” Set for a September 05th release, the record spans 20 tracks across a tight 33-minute runtime.
At the heart of the project are Dirk Verbeuren (Megadeth) on drums, Sven de Caluwé (Aborted) on vocals, and Shane Embury (Napalm Death, etc.) on bass.
“The Dormant Ruin” track-list: More...
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Napalm Death Returns To Brixton With Crowbar
Over the course of metal music, there are tours with names that become as well known as the bands that spawned them themselves. Perhaps the most famous is Ozzfest (which, for those of you under twenty, was like a circus that treated the audience as clowns,) the abysmally named but wildly successful Lollapalooza which was created by Jane's Addiction singer Perry Farrell and featured a number of metal bands performing, and of course, the Family Values tour, a celebration of nu metal, mostly by bands who didn't want to be called nu metal.
In recent years, grindcore pioneers Napalm Death has joined those ranks with their Campaign For Musical Destruction tour, which by now has become a regular thing at this time of the year and brings together a plethora of extreme acts, from fellow grind favourites like Rotten Sound to death metal icons such as Immolation to thrashers like Warbringer. The actual name has been used by the band sporadically for decades but as a regular trek, it's become more of a staple this decade. Napalm Death has just completed the latest edition of this travelling explosion and this year, the European lineup included New Orleans masters Crowbar, East Coast grindcore band Full Of Hell and "bimboviolence" outfit Brat, also from NOLA and Metal Underground was lucky enough to be there for the London stop of the tour.
Just like last year, when the trek featured Pig Destroyer, Primitive Man and Wormrot, the Campaign For Musical Destruction made its London pitch in Brixton. Not at the Academy, thank the gods, but just down the road at Electric; a smaller venue that packs a great atmosphere. As always, fans could hardly wait to burst through the doors for this celebration of noise and first up to bat were New Orleans (relative) newcomers Brat. Although they've been around for five years now, their debut full length, "Social Grace," was only released a year ago and so people have had a little time to get their teeth into them now. Much like the 2023 tour openers Escuela Grind, much has been made about their image and therefore, whether or not they're actually grind or whatever, but personally, I'm all for it.
I would say maybe I'm in the minority for liking a bit of fun with my music, but the crowd in south London were clearly game too. They didn't have time for a lot of songs and vocalist Liz Selfish was recovering from an illness, but they went off like a sandstorm (which coincidentally was also their intro song,) causing havoc all over the venue with an excellent display of sonic violence that contained plenty of cuts from their debut, including "Ego Death," "Hesitation Wound" and "Human Offense." As the band practically tore apart their instruments, Selfish was entertaining (and confusing some of) the audience with manic facial expressions and dance moves that I couldn't dream of doing. For all the pink, the silliness and the pop samples, they're very much a hardcore band at heart, making a big noise with a grounded attitude. Though the clips of Britney Spears songs were somewhat funny, in truth, Brat doesn't need them. They have a brilliant stage presence that can win over any doubters willing to check them out, as I hope many will do when they return to London this Summer. More...
Brat Premiere Cover Of Heart’s “Barracuda”
Self-proclaimed ‘barbiegrind/bimboviolence’ outfit Brat have released their explosive cover of Heart’s 1977 rock classic “Barracuda.” This unique rendition features a guest appearance from Sammy Duet of Goatwhore/Acid Bath fame.
Brat shared their thoughts on the cover, stating: More...
Napalm Death To Tour The U.S. With Melvins
Napalm Death and the Melvins trek across the U.S. this Spring, joining forces for the next chapter of their legendary "Savage Imperial Death March" tour.
The iconic bands first teamed up in 2016 for a six-week tour. The Melvins brought their unparalleled mix of punk and metal, while Napalm Death delivered their signature ferocious grindcore, delivering an unforgettable experience for fans of intense, boundary-pushing music.
"Napalm Death! Melvins! What a dream! Not only are we looking forward to being on the road with our friends in Napalm Death, but we’re excited to have both Dale and Coady both on drums once again," Buzz Osborne shares, noting that this is the return of Dale Crover behind the kit following a medical emergency in 2023, and the first time Coady Willis will perform in tandem with Crover since 2016.
The nine-week "Savage Imperial Death March Part II" outing also features an all-star line-up of openers: Weedeater (April 4-May 5), Titan To Tachyons featuring Mr. Bungle’s Trevor Dunn (May 7- 20), The Hard-Ons with Jerry A (May 22-June 7) and Shane Embury’s Dark Sky Burial, who will perform on all dates.
Tickets are on-sale this Friday, Nov. 22 at 10 a.m. local time, with an exclusive artist pre-sale starting Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 10 a.m. local time (code: Stonerwitch).
The tour dates are as follows: More...
Forbes Ranks "The 38 Greatest Metal Bands"
In an unexpected move, Forbes recently compiled a list of heavy metal bands they believe have had the “most significant impact on the metal genre”, factoring in the genre's overall history. Known more for their focus on business and finance, Forbes’ entry into heavy metal ranking has sparked conversation, especially due to some controversial choices in the lineup.
If you're curious and have some time, you can check out their full explanations over at forbes.com. For a quick glance at their picks, here's the list: More...
Napalm Death Announces 2025 European Tour Dates
There aren't many tours that survive for decades and are still just as interesting as before...like the Campaign For Musical Destruction Tour 2025. This successful and extraordinary Tour has been leading Napalm Death through the World for already over 30 Years. The Tour can always convince through a colourful blend between a creative up and extreme underground music. Revolutionary extreme music Titans always bring a package of sonically and ethically like-minded Acts. For sure, this Tour has always been a Guaranty for interesting Blends, and it has been a door-opener for new Variations and Music Styles. It has always been, and still is doubtfully legendary.
Also, there is no other metal-crossover Tour that has been comparably successful without ever having to change the Concept for Decades, always presenting new Influences and Extreme Music against all Odds and not adapting at all. After all, let's not float back in time. Let's talk about the Future. The Tour with the legendary name Campaign for Musical Destruction 2025, with which the iconic Napalm Death have been touring the World's Stages for 30 Years, has again put together a great line-up, together with M.A.D. Tourbooking, which includes Napalm Death, Crowbar, Full Of Hell and Brat. If you want to be destroyed by Noise and not by Music, then you are in the right Place!
The tour dates are as follows: More...
Napalm Death's Harris Guests In Earthburner Video
Death grind quartet Earthburner has just released a live-lyric video for their track “Slaves To The Screen.” The band - featuring members from Broken Hope, Sanguisugabogg - and more, is set to drop their debut album, “Permanent Dawn,” on November 8th via M-Theory Audio. The latest track features guest contributions from Napalm Death guitarist/vocalist Mitch Harris.
The band has the following duo of live shows lined up for this year: More...
Earthburner (Broken Hope, Etc.) Premiere Single
Earthburner has signed with M-Theory Audio, marking a new chapter for the resurrected project featuring members of Broken Hope, Sanguisugabogg, and more. Their debut album, titled "Permanent Dawn," was produced by Tommy McWilliams (Elegant Weapons) and Jeremy Wagner (Broken Hope), with mixing by Scott Creekmore (Broken Hope, Putrid Pile). While the release date for the album is still pending, the band has shared an animated video for their track "Slaves To The Screen."
The band's full lineup includes Devin Swank (Sanguisugabogg) on vocals, Jeremy Wagner (Broken Hope) on guitars, Tyler Affinito (Gloryhole Guillotine) on bass, and Mike Miczek (Broken Hope, etc.) on drums. Napalm Death's Mitch Harris has also contributed to the record as an honorary member.
Swank shared his thoughts on the new track, stating: More...
Escuela Grind Premiere New Single "Meat Magnet"
Escuela Grind has intensified their sound on their latest single "Meat Magnet" with a guest appearance by Napalm Death vocalist Barney Greenway. Greenway shared his thoughts on his contribution to the track, stating, "'Meat Magnet' packs a hefty punch, and I was thrilled to lend my vocals to it. The infectious enthusiasm of Escuela Grind is palpable. It's hard not to be captivated by that."
The single is accompanied by a video directed by Michael Jari Davidson (known for his work with Alice In Chains), both streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.
Furthermore, Escuela Grind is gearing up to release their new EP titled "DDEEAATHHMMEETTAALL" on January 12th. The EP was mixed by Kurt Ballou (recognized for his work with High On Fire, Gatecreeper, etc.) and mastered by Nick Townsend (known for collaborations with Cheap Trick, Dr. Dre). Pre-orders for the EP are available now.
Additionally, Escuela Grind has an array of tour dates lined up in 2024, featuring Take Offense, Bonginator, Slow Pulse, Come Mierda, Frog Mallet, and BRAT.
Escuela Grind Premiere New Single & Music Video
Escuela Grind is set to release a new EP titled “Ddeeaatthhmmeettaall” on January 12th via MNRK Heavy. This four-song offering from the grind/powerviolence group features a collaboration with Napalm Death's vocalist Mark “Barney” Greenway on the track “Meat Magnet”. A live fan-shot performance of the song from this past summer (sans Greenway) is available for viewing below.
Furthermore, the EP kicks off with “Ball And Chain”, now accompanied by an official music video directed by Michael Jari Davidson (Alice In Chains). Shot during a live show in Mexico City, the video captures the energy of the performance. Recording sessions for the EP were helmed by producer Will Killingsworth, with mixing handled by Kurt Ballou of Converge.
Vocalist Katerina Economou shared her thoughts: More...
Brujeria Premiere New Single & Music Video
Brujeria have recently premiered a new official music video from their forthcoming album titled "Bruja Encabronada."
Their highly anticipated outing, "Esto Es Brujeria," is set to be released on September 15 via Nuclear Blast Records. This marks the second single from the album to be unveiled. The video features live footage captured by Roel Verscheure and Emerik Siimessalmi.
Check out the music video for "Bruja Encabronada" streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below:
Napalm Death Bassist Finishes Autobiography
Napalm Death bassist, Shane Embury, has been a major figure in grindcore for more than four decades, and his story is closely tied to the history of that scene.
His upcoming biography, "Life? … & Napalm Death," takes the reader on a front seat, white-knuckle ride through the sights, sounds, places and people who’ve been central to the music and the life. Told in his own, inimitable style, this is not just the life story of Shane, but also a history of Napalm Death and the development of death metal and grindcore from their beginnings to the present.
The book is being published by Rocket 88, and is expected later this year. Find out further details by visiting shanenapalmdeathbook.com.