Although other groups had previously played fast and aggressive music, Napalm Death are credited with defining the Grindcore genre through their fusion of punk and metal musical structures, aggressive playing, fast tempos, and deep guttural vocals. The group coined the term 'Grind' to describe the music they played in reference to the sound of American post-punk group Swans.

There are no original members left in the band: indeed, the early history of the band is one of constant member rotation - by the second side of their debut album "Scum" in 1987, they did not contain any original members.

Napalm Death have released 14 albums to date, the latest being "Time waits for no slave".

Current Members

Mark Barney Greenway (Vocals)

Mitch Harris (Guitar)

Shane Embury (Bass)

Danny Herrera (Drums)

Past Members

Vocals

Rich Militia

Lee Dorrian

Phil Vane

Stephen Colbert

Guitar

Daryl Sid Fideski

Robo

Justin Broadrick

Frank Healy

Bill Steer

Jesse Pintado

Bass

Nik Bullen

Finbar Quinn

Peanut

Jim Witeley

Drums

Miles Rat Ratledge

Mick Harris