CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF ‘SCUM’ Today marks the release of ‘SCUM: 20th Anniversary Edition,’ EARACHE RECORDS’ celebration of NAPALM DEATH’s landmark release, ‘SCUM.’ Just as raw and explosive today as it ever was upon its release 20 years ago, ‘SCUM’ has been universally hailed as a groundbreaking album and the place where grindcore was unleashed upon the masses. ‘SCUM: 20th Anniversary Edition’ is a limited edition dual disc CD/DVD containing the original album and a documentary highlighting the early days of the band and examining the story behind the album and its explosive impact on the wider music scene. The documentary features interviews with, original NAPALM DEATH member, Mick Harris and Turner Prize nominee, Mark Titchner, who explains the aesthetic angles to Napalm Death's revolutionary noise, among others. Here is the official tracklisting of  NAPALM DEATH’s ‘SCUM: 20th Anniversary Edition’ dual disc CD/DVD:   CD: 01. Multinational Corporations 02. Instinct of Survival 03. The Kill 04. Scum 05. Caught...in a Dream 06. Polluted Minds 07. Sacrificed 08. Siege of Power 09. Control 10. Born On Your Knees 11. Human Garbage 12. You Suffer 13. Life? 14. Prison Without Walls 15. Point of No Return 16. Negative Approach 17. Success? 18. Deceiver 19. C.S. 20. Parasites 21. Pseudo Youth 22. Divine Death 23. As the Machine Rolls On 24. Common Enemy 25. Moral Crusade 26. Stigmatized 27. M.A.D. 28. Dragnet Limited edition Dual Disc DVD: ' The 'Scum' Story' 45 minute documentary film. Original member Mick Harris recalls the early days of NAPALM DEATH, and re-visits the pivotal places in the history of the 'Scum' recording - Rich Bitch Studios, The Mermaid and old rehearsal spaces. Additional interviews with Classic Rock journalist Malcolm Dome, Kerrang! writer Dom Lawson, as well as EARACHE founder Digby Pearson and Turner Art prize 2006 nominee Mark Titchner, all whom discuss the impact of the album on them and the music scene in general. Celebrate along with us and put a piece of grindcore history in your hands today. NAPALM DEATH’s ‘SCUM: 20th Anniversary Edition’ dual disc CD/DVD can be found in stores NOW and on EARACHE.COM. Along with ‘SCUM,’ celebrate NAPALM DEATH’s entire EARACHE discography. SHOP FOR NAPALM DEATH ON OUR STORES added 26/3/07

NAPALM DEATH 20th ANNIVERSARY REISSUE OF “SCUM” WITH BONUS DVD NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER ON THE US AND UK WEBSTORE After 20 years of relentless independence, Earache records celebrates the release that sparked it all – NAPALM DEATH’S undeniable “Scum,” complete with exclusive bonus DVD featuring interviews with Mick Harris and other rare tidbits. Undisputedly the founding fathers of grind core, NAPALM DEATH have moved on to mold and define the genre, paving the path for droves of acts to come. Upon its’ initial release in 1987, “Scum” offered a fresh, unique mix of motivated punk, hardcore and death metal – fusing rarely used “blast” beats with political undertones and driving intensity. Displaying an aural rawness not seen by many other bands, “Scum” set the precedent for quality grind core to come and revolutionized extreme music for generations to come. The reissue includes an exclusive bonus DVD with an in-depth interview with original NAPALM DEATH drummer, Mick Harris, as well as a myriad of other homeland accounts of the history of this revolutionary band. Pre-order your copy of the 20th anniversary edition of “Scum” while supplies last and acquaint yourself with the glory of the father’s of grind core! Pre-order this ultra exclusive issue of “Scum” through US web store here. SHOP FOR NAPALM DEATH ON OUR STORES added 26/3/07

NAPALM DEATH "Scum 20th Anniversary edition dual disc" DVD Trailer online 2007 marks the 20th Anniversary of the release of the Napalm Death legendary debut album 'Scum'. To mark the birth of grindcore and the landmark release of one of the most confrontational records ever released, Earache Records is issuing a special 20th Anniversary Edition Dual Disc of 'Scum' containing the original album and a DVD documentary highlighting the early days of the band and examining the story behind the album and its explosive impact on the wider music scene. Original member Mick Harris talks in depth about the scene at the time, the band's origins and takes a tour to the old band haunts along the way. The documetary also features an interview with Mark Titchner, the Turner Prize nominee, amongst others, who explains the aesthetic angles to Napalm Death's revolutionary noise. When 'Scum' was first released in 1987 DJ John Peel was one of the first to pick up on the band's mix of hardcore punk, metal riffs and blistering speed. Redefining what it was to be a heavy band, Napalm Death soon shot to fame on the back of NME cover stories, BBC2 documentaries and the polarised opinion of the larger music community. 'Scum' has since become an acknowledged influence on every extreme metal band since the late 80's. See a trailer for the documentary on the Earache myspace page www.myspace.com/earacherecords SHOP FOR NAPALM DEATH ON OUR STORES added 16/2/07

Early Napalm Death cited by UK Turner Art Prize Nominee Mark Titchner Mark Titchner, one of the Art world's nominees for 2006's prestigious ‘Turner Prize’ has declared the music of Napalm Death as distinctly influential in his work. Titchner explains the appeal of ‘abrasive music’ and describes his interest in how bands such as Napalm Death are able to use the voice as an instrument and push the boundaries of language. Titchner sees a vivid resemblance between the style of Napalm Death’s music and what he depicts within his art, choosing one of the founding members Nicholas Bullen to speak on behalf of his work. In an interview about the artist, Bullen describes the similarities between the two stating that “I think in the work that I’ve made in the past in terms of music, we’ve always tried to be very dense, to distil, to compress sound into sudden bursts and forward movements, to try and move towards what we would perceive as the future, and I think Mark does that in the sense of, his work, whilst never stating a utopian vision, always hints at that and hints at a sense of joy of being alive”. You can take a look at Mark’s work and listen to Nicholas Bullen’s opinions on it here. Earache Records issues a 20 year anniversary edition of the highly influential debut Napalm Death album "Scum" in early 2007, complete with an recently filmed in-depth DVD documentary about the making of the album. SHOP FOR NAPALM DEATH ON OUR STORES added 11/12/06

NAPALM DEATH DOCUMENTARY Napalm death fans- get the scoop on the early beginnings of the band - Click the ND icons to hear an exclusive 50 minute audio documentary of the History of Napalm Death - as told in their own words by Mick Harris and Shane Embury, with many tracks and interesting anecdotes along the way. (interviews conducted by Malcolm Dome for totalrock.com) courtesy of totalrock.com Early Days Scum Shane Joins Barney, Jesse and Mitch Join Danny Joins Barney Leaves ...then Re-Joins The Napalm Influence Columbia 20 Years and Beyond... SHOP FOR NAPALM DEATH ON OUR STORES News item added 08/08/03