Repulsion – Horrified (translucent green vinyl)

Horrified stands as a landmark in extreme metal, an unrelenting sonic assault that defined and shaped the grindcore genre for decades to come. Recorded in 1986 for a mere $300 in a basement studio, the album’s raw production, blisteringly fast blast beats, savage riffs, and gore-tinged horror imagery coalesced into something far more than a demo—it became a manifesto. Its 18 short but devastating tracks deliver pure, youthful, horror-inspired thrash/grind mayhem that still sounds urgent today. Though technically raw, the chaotic energy and unbridled ferocity of Horrified solidify its place among the most influential and uncompromising extreme metal releases ever.

More than 35 years since its creation, Horrified continues to resonate with listeners both as a historical artifact and a relentlessly entertaining burst of aggression. It’s often regarded as essential listening—not just for grindcore fans, but for anyone interested in the roots of extreme metal. Its unrelenting pace and stripped-down violence influenced countless acts across death metal and grind. Whether appreciated for its historical impact or its undiminished intensity, Horrified remains a cornerstone of underground metal.

Reviews

"not just an essential grind album, it’s an essential metal album across the board. Whether or not you like it or not you have to at least listen to it once." – Encyclopaedia Metallum

"'Horrified' burst straight in and laid waste to all around it. The standard of production is incredibly good, shaming many which followed, like early Napalm Death, Carcass and Death." – MetalMusicArchives

"But this agitated pace is also what gives [the album] its charm, and for a generation of kids uninterested in a lot of extreme metal's technical obsession, the record became influential beyond anyone's wildest dreams." – Kerrang!

“remains absolutely relevant today, both as a historical audio document and the birth of grindcore, but also as a still incredibly entertaining, primitively antisocial, yet charming and catchy blast.” – Metal.de