On March 7th, Electric Brixton was undeniably the place to be for fans of heavy music, as Napalm Death stormed London with their iconic grindcore sound. The legendary Birmingham band, known for their crashing music, crazed energy, and politically charged lyrics, delivered a relentless set. They tore through a mix of genre-defining classics like ?Prison Without Walls? and ?You Suffer? from their album ?Scum? released in 1987, alongside newer tracks that hit just as hard, showcasing the band?s ever-evolving sound while staying true to their roots.
Adding to the intensity of the night were Crowbar, the powerhouse metal band from New Orleans. Their performance perfectly warmed up the crowd for the chaotic onslaught that followed. From start to finish, the night was a full-force, unrelenting attack on the senses ? loud, fast, heavy, and absolutely brutal, just the way fans had hoped it would be.
Crowbar was the perfect opener for Napalm Death, delivering a powerful and energetic set that started the night superbly. From the moment the band took the stage, mosh pits quickly formed and crowd surfers poured into the pit at the front of the venue. Fans, eager to be part of the action, leaned over the barrier, arms in the air, screaming along to the opening track ?To Build a Mountain?. Between songs, as the band took a moment to connect with the audience, the pit in the center of the room would occasionally calm down, but the crowd was always quick to pick themselves back up, ready for the next onslaught.