Cripple Bastards

The Profile

Cripple Bastards are an Italian grindcore band from Asti, formed in 1988 by Giulio The Bastard and Alberto The Crippler. Pioneers of extreme hardcore/noise/grind in Italy, they are known for ultra-short, ferocious songs and provocative, multilingual lyrics.

Founded in Asti (Italy) in 1988 by Giulio The Bastard and Alberto The Crippler; genres include grindcore, hardcore punk, and crust. Early years documented on the 4-CD set Age of Vandalism (1987–1993). Albums include Misantropo a senso unico, Desperately Insensitive, Variante alla morte (released via Feto Records, produced by Fredrik Nordström), Nero in metastasi, and La Fine Cresce Da Dentro. Lyrics appear in Italian, English, and Croatian. They have shared stages with bands like Napalm Death and Brutal Truth and are recognized internationally.

Italian grindcore pioneers from Asti, led by Giulio The Bastard and rooted in old-school hardcore/noise/grind. Reviews praise the ferocity of Misantropo a senso unico and the professional, death/thrash-tinged shift of Variante alla morte, while Desperately Insensitive is hailed as a cathartic blast of negativity. Live documents like Night Of Speed Demons underline their intensity. A massive early-years box (Age of Vandalism) cements their legacy.