Extreme Noise Terror

The Profile

Extreme Noise Terror are a British band from Ipswich formed in 1985, pioneers of crust punk and grindcore known for a ferocious dual-vocal attack. Key releases include A Holocaust in Your Head (1989), Retro-Bution (1995), Damage 381 (1997) featuring Mark “Barney” Greenway on vocals, and the death/grind-leaning Being and Nothing (2001).

Formed in Ipswich, England (1985); pioneers of crust punk/grindcore; signature dual vocals (Dean Jones, Phil Vane); “Damage 381” (1997) features Mark “Barney” Greenway; associated with politically charged lyrics and extreme tempos.

Four DeBaser reviews chart ENT’s blast-beaten path from crust/grind staples to a death/grind pivot. A Holocaust in Your Head is flagged as emblematic crustgrind, Retro-Bution as raw and political, Damage 381 as a Mark “Barney” Greenway-powered barrage, and Being and Nothing as a heavier, death-leaning attack. Overall tone: loud, fast, and praised.