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Nihil Obstat
Nihil Obstat formed in Bristol, England in 1993, growing out of an earlier band called A.D.S. (Anal Discharge Service). The lineup included Luke Avery on...
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Cranial Scum
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Eating Your Mind
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Envolved State
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Living The Fear
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Mummified
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Not Supposed To Exist
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Repressed Brutality
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Touch Of Death
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Zero Probability
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Nihil Obstat formed in Bristol, England in 1993, growing out of an earlier band called A.D.S. (Anal Discharge Service). The lineup included Luke Avery on vocals, Jason Pledger on guitar, Pete Adams on bass, and Adam Richardson on drums. They released their debut EP 'Cranial Scum' in 1994, which became a cult favorite in grindcore circles.
Their music was known for its intensity, with songs like 'Eating Your Mind' and 'Repressed Brutality' featuring guttural vocals and fast, aggressive instrumentation. They followed up with albums including 'Evisceration' in 1996 and 'Deformity Ritual' in 2003, maintaining a consistent output of extreme metal material.
Nihil Obstat's live performances developed a reputation for being confrontational, and their lyrics often dealt with dark subject matter. They continued releasing music into the 2010s with albums like 'The Tainted' and 'Mutilation Body Form', remaining active in the underground metal scene.
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