Napalm Death – Scum

Scum is a seismic debut that redefined the boundaries of extreme music. With its blistering speed, politically charged lyrics, and raw, chaotic energy, Napalm Death laid the foundation for grindcore—an uncompromising fusion of punk, hardcore, and death metal. Split into two sides recorded by different lineups, the album is relentless and unapologetically abrasive, yet it became a cult classic and a landmark in underground music history.

Reviews

“Scum didn’t just push the envelope—it shredded it. A brutal, revolutionary statement that birthed a genre.” — Decibel Magazine

“An explosive blast of noise and ideology, Scum is still the grindcore benchmark decades later.” — Kerrang!

“It’s chaotic, fast, and over before you know it—but in those moments, Napalm Death changed everything.” — Revolver

“The aural equivalent of a Molotov cocktail—furious, fast, and fearlessly political.” — The Quietus

“Napalm Death’s Scum is more than just noise—it’s an urgent, visceral reaction to Thatcher-era Britain.” — Louder Sound