They may not have platinum records or fill stadiums worldwide, but grindcore innovators Napalm Death are just as integral to heavy music’s evolution as Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Slayer or Korn. Their warp-speed amalgam of hardcore punk and brutal riffs brought a new level of extremity to metal from the word go. Then, over the years, they’ve evolved into a myriad of new shapes and styles, without ever putting out a dud album. This is something that makes ranking their 16 full-length releases hugely challenging – but we’re doing it anyway!
