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Cyness

Formed in 2000 by Keule (Y, SOLID DECLINE), Gr666e and L...i (CRUDE B.E.). Recorded the "Industreality"-demo in 2001 (selfreleased). 5 songs from that session appeared on the split 7" w/OHUZARU on Thought Crime Records. Toured europe twice with CRUDE B.E.. Had W...y B.E. as a stand-in singer for one year when L...i cycled across africa. Toured Sweden/Denmark in 2002 with SECOND THOUGHT. Recorded the "Loony Planet/Industreality" CD in 2003 released in 2004 by Ken from Sound Pollution and toured europe with SAYYADINA.

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Brutal Truth

Brutal Truth is a New York City-based grindcore band that was formed in 1990 by ex-Anthrax and Nuclear Assault bassist Dan Lilker. Brutal Truth was one of the pioneers of grindcore who enjoyed world wide success, particularly in Japan and Australia. Originally signed to Earache Records, on which they released two albums, 1992's Extreme Conditions Demand Extreme Responses, and 1994's Need to Control, as well as an EP entitled Perpetual Conversion, and a 7" single for the song "Godplayer".

Read more about Brutal Truth on Last.fm.

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Psycho

There is more than one band by this name. The best known Psycho was started in 1981 by Johnny X (Guitar) and Bill Normal (Bass) in Boston, MA. The band has gone through numerous lineup changes over the years with the current lineup being Johnny X (Guitar), Ed Lynch (Bass), Charlie Infection (Drums) and Cody Molest (Vocals). Their sound has changed over the years from standard punk ('81-83), to hardcore punk ('84-'91), to hardcore punk/grind ('92-'94), back to hardcore punk (present time). Similar artists include but aren't limited to: D.

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Desecrator

There are multiple artists known as Desecrator: 1. Desecrator is genre inspired four-piece band from Paris, France formed in year 1993. During this time they have toured around, recorded and released at least five various length albums - latest of them split with band Agathocles in year 2007. 2. Desecrator was an early band from the UK. They formed in 1989, recorded a promo in 1990, and released their only full length 'Subconscious Release' in 1991, then disappeared.

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Leng Tch'e

Leng Tch'e aka death by a thousand cuts, is an ancient Chinese torture ritual where the victim is being doped up and cut into bits. The victim doesn't feel any of this procedure until it is far too late and death is unavoidable. Leng Tch'e the band formed in early 2001, basing their own hybrid of grindcore on bands such as Regurgitate, Hemdale, Nasum and Blood Duster and mixing it all up with some stoner / rock / hardcore influences, the band baptized their own unique style, now known as 'razorgrind'.

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Repulsion

Repulsion are a legendary band hailed as being one of the biggest influences on the genre, despite only releasing one official full length album entitled "Horrified" in 1989 (recorded in 1986). The band formed in 1984 under the name Genocide, releasing three demos with this name. Later, they changed the name to the more "fitting name" for their style of music and lyrical content, which is Repulsion.

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Insult

There are at least six bands with name of Insult: 1) A Dutch Fastcore Band
2) An American Powerviolence Band
3) A Swedish Death Metal Band
4) Insult PL (metal / alternative)
5) Insult ITA (old school hc)
6) Insult (old school punk/hardcore from Folkestone UK)
______________________ 1) Insult were a Dutch hardcore punk / fastcore band that plays in the vein of Infest, Siege, and Charles Bronson but with a much more fierce attitude - mixing elements of old school hardcore punk and even death metal.

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Agathocles

Agathocles is a legendary grindcore band from Belgium, who describe their music as "". The band started in 1985, and has gone through many line-up changes - with Jan Frederickx being the only original member - but is still going strong today. Agathocles have gained an underground cult following through their frequent releases - which mostly include countless 7" EPs, Split 7" EPs, full-length CDs / LPs, and compilations - adding up throughout the years to become one of the largest discographies of any grindcore band.

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