Napalm Death with Pig Destroyer, Primitive Man, and more

Napalm Death, formed in Meriden, England in 1981, pioneered grindcore, blending hardcore punk and death metal. Known for extreme speed, blast beats, guttural vocals, and sociopolitical lyrics, their influential albums include "Scum" and "Throes of Joy in the Jaws of Defeatism". "You Suffer" holds the Guinness World Record for shortest song. They have collaborated with artists like Melvins and are a top-selling death metal band.

Formed in Alexandria, Virginia, Pig Destroyer is a pioneering grindcore band known for intense tracks like "Prowler in the Yard." Signed to Relapse, they evolved from noisy grindcore to experimenting with doom and sound collages. Collaborations include splits with bands like Orchid and Converge. Key members include Scott Hull and J.R. Hayes, with standout albums such as "Terrifyer" and "Head Cage," featuring their first bass player.

Primitive Man, originating from Denver, Colorado in 2012, is an American doom, sludge, and black metal band. They are known for an intensely heavy, abrasive, and nihilistic sound, delivering crushing riffs and a suffocating atmosphere. Notable albums include "Caustic" (2017), "Immersion" (2020), and "Observance" (2025). They also collaborated with Full of Hell on "Suffocating Hallucination" (2023).

Singaporean grindcore trio Wormrot, known for albums like Abuse and HISS, gained fame for their innovative sound. Debuting globally in 2009 after Earache Records' sign-up, they toured widely and were the first SE Asian act at Glastonbury in 2017. Celebrated for their originality, collaborations include Napalm Death and appearances at major festivals like Hellfest.