Axegrinder
Punk Hardcore Band from United Kingdom formed in 1985
Band Members : Steve Alton, Matt, Darryn, Trev, Jel
Initially a metallic crust punk band formed 1985/86 by Trev (2) and Matt (49) (members of Stone The Crowz) and Jel (7) and Steve Alton (both in The Proudhons). Early on known as Tyrants of Hate, the band changed their name to Axegrinder in 1986. Their crust/thrash style was influenced by Amebix, but has also been compared to both Motörhead and Venom (8).
In 1987, after the Grind The Enemy demo, drummer Jel left and was replaced by Darryn for the Live cassette recording. The band then signed with Peaceville, off the back of there Squat Tape demo, where they released the track 'Where Evil Dwells' on the A Vile Peace compilation, and then recorded The Rise Of The Serpent Men. Axegrinder also contributed two tracks to the Vile Visions compilation VHS, 'Evilution' and (new song) 'Requi-Anthem', both filmed at Queens Hall, Bradford on November 4th, 1989, by which time Cliff Evans had joined the band.
Axegrinder folded in 1990. While Evans formed death metal band Flesh, the other four members promptly formed the Voivod-influenced Wartech.
After many years of inactivity, Axegrinder had another run from 2015-2020, releasing the full-length album "Satori" in 2018.
In 1987, after the Grind The Enemy demo, drummer Jel left and was replaced by Darryn for the Live cassette recording. The band then signed with Peaceville, off the back of there Squat Tape demo, where they released the track 'Where Evil Dwells' on the A Vile Peace compilation, and then recorded The Rise Of The Serpent Men. Axegrinder also contributed two tracks to the Vile Visions compilation VHS, 'Evilution' and (new song) 'Requi-Anthem', both filmed at Queens Hall, Bradford on November 4th, 1989, by which time Cliff Evans had joined the band.
Axegrinder folded in 1990. While Evans formed death metal band Flesh, the other four members promptly formed the Voivod-influenced Wartech.
After many years of inactivity, Axegrinder had another run from 2015-2020, releasing the full-length album "Satori" in 2018.
Band Members : Steve Alton, Matt, Darryn, Trev, Jel
- Biography -
7 albums

Split CD
1990 - United KingdomThrash, Death Metal
CD Album Compilation ⎯ 18 Tracks
Deaf Records

Live
1988 - United KingdomPunk
Cassette Album ⎯ 6 Tracks
Not On Label (axegrinder Self-released)

Grind The Enemy
1987 - United KingdomHardcore, Crust
Cassette Album ⎯ 8 Tracks
Not On Label (axegrinder Self-released)

Still Grinding Enemies (Studio And Live Tapes)
- United KingdomGrindcore
CD Album Compilation ⎯ 22 Tracks
Not On Label (axegrinder Self-released)
- Videos Axegrinder -
40 Videos
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