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Napalm Death’s Shane Embury Announces Autobiography
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Napalm Death’s Shane Embury Announces Autobiography

Napalm Death bassist Shane Embury revealed he has a new autobiography coming this fall. “Life?… & Napalm Death” covers his life and his 36 years in the iconic grindcore band, which influenced the shape of extreme metal.

Napalm Death Releases “Resentment is Always Seismic” EP
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Napalm Death Releases “Resentment is Always Seismic” EP

UK grindcore heroes Napalm Death have returned with an eight-song mini-album called “Resentment is Always Seismic – a final throw of Throes”. Shane Embury’s shredding bass lines continue to be a foundation of the band’s sound.

Shane Embury Takes The Lead on Napalm Death’s 16th Studio Album
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Shane Embury Takes The Lead on Napalm Death’s 16th Studio Album

Five years after “Apex Predator – Easy Meat”, grindcore legends Napalm Death have returned with a new album. The record, which marks their sixteenth studio release, proves that the metal veterans are showing no signs of slowing down.

Napalm Death Releases “Coded Smears and More Uncommon Slurs”
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Napalm Death Releases “Coded Smears and More Uncommon Slurs”

Grindcore masters Napalm Death have compiled 31 songs for an album called Coded Smears and More Uncommon Slurs. Taken from tracks recorded between 2004 and 2016, the compilation brings together rarities and exclusive songs for over 90 minutes of music. Bassist Shane Embury spoke on the album earlier this year. “We can’t believe how much we have achieved in support...

Napalm Death Releases 15th Studio Album
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Napalm Death Releases 15th Studio Album

Longtime grindcore purveyors Napalm Death are back — this time with the band’s 15th studio album, Apex Predator — Easy Meat. The record includes “How the Years Condemn,” written by bassist Shane Embury, who has been with the band since 1987. “Musically I wanted this track to encompass lots of different rhythms and nuances in the short space of time...

Napalm Death Announces New Album Release Date, North American Tour
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Napalm Death Announces New Album Release Date, North American Tour

Next year will be a big year for Grindcore legends Napalm Death, as the group have announced a new album and tour for January. Apex Predator – Easy Meat, will be the band’s 16th album, hitting stores on January 27, 2015. Of course, the album will feature the ripping bass lines of Shane Embury. “Some in power like to declare...

Decibel Magazine Announces 2013 Tour Featuring Cannibal Corpse, Napalm Death, Immolation
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Decibel Magazine Announces 2013 Tour Featuring Cannibal Corpse, Napalm Death, Immolation

Decibel Magazine is kicking off their second annual tour on May 10th in Houston, Texas. The monthly heavy metal magazine has “doubled down on veteran star power” for the outing by tapping Cannibal Corpse, Napalm Death and Immolation as the tour’s co-headliners. The tour also includes Beyond Creation, Cretin and Magrudergrind. Featuring bassists Alex Webster, Shane Embury, Ross Dolan, Dominic...

Napalm Death Releases “Utilitarian”
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Napalm Death Releases “Utilitarian”

Grindcore band Napalm Death have released Utilitarian, their 14th studio album of original material. Anchored by bassist Shane Embury, the 16-track collection continues their tradition of extreme music with in-your-face riffs and aggressive vocals. “After some deliberation, we decided on ‘Utilitarian’ as the album title,” vocalist Mark “Barney” Greenway said. “We generally try to avoid generic titles, and this seemed...