Repulsion

The Profile

Repulsion are an American extreme band from Flint, Michigan, formed in 1984; their 1986 record Horrified and associated demos are widely cited in the reviews as seminal early grindcore/death-grind recordings.

Lineup on Horrified (as listed in the reviews): Scott Carlson - Vocals, Bass; Matt Olivio - Guitar; Col Jones - Drums; Matt Harvey - Guitar. Horrified (1986, also released as Slaughter of the Innocent in demo form) appears in reissued editions collecting demos and early recordings.

Two DeBaser reviews present Repulsion as a foundational, brutally raw grindcore/death-grind act from Flint, Michigan. Horrified (1986) is described as lo-fi, violent, and historically important. Reviews note poor production but high influence on later bands. A double-CD reissue collects Horrified and demos; lineup details appear in the reviews.