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Genre
grindcore
Parent Genre: metal

Grindcore is a subgenre of extreme metal that is characterized by its aggressive and abrasive sound. It typically features fast-paced, heavily distorted guitars, blast beat drumming, and guttural vocals. The lyrics often focus on social and political issues, as well as themes of violence and gore. Grindcore bands are known for their short, intense songs that rarely exceed two minutes in length. The genre originated in the early 1980s and has since evolved to include various subgenres and experimental elements.


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List of grindcore artists

Here is a list of grindcore artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the grindcore genre. You can find out what grindcore genre sounds like where you can preview artists or sort them the way you want, just click the headers to sort.

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