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EPISODE · Apr 27, 2026 · 16 MIN

Melvins & Napalm Death - Savage Imperial Death March - Album Review

from Shit Talk Reviews · host John Staley and Derek Showerhead

The much-anticipated collaboration between grindcore legends Napalm Death and the legendary Melvins is here— but does it live up to the hype? Dive into a raw, candid breakdown of "Savage Imperial Death March," where the consensus seems to be that it's more Melvins than Napalm Death and it lacks the of aggression and the heavy dose of Napalm Death that may leave some fans of either band feeling disappointed. Check why this album feels more like a relaxed Melvins studio session than a true fusion of these intense acts, and why many believe it misses the mark on the velocity and bite expected from their legendary catalogs.Is 90% Melvins 10% Napalm Death a fair description? How does that impact the listening experience?  Drop your comments down below!Why does this collaboration matter? Because in an era of safe, polished metal, the album’s raw, unfiltered approach challenges your expectations of what a band like Napalm Death can or should do with a legendary outsider like the Melvins. If you're a fan craving innovation, or a metal purist expecting pure chaos, this might help you decide whether this record deserves a spot in your collection or if it's destined for the bargain bin.The guys also take a minute to talk about being a kid, and the importance of parents letting their kids just be kids. Youth and pure innocence is far too short and kids deserve the chance to get every second of it they can before they have to start dealing with adult issues!www.shittalkreviews.comSpotify - https://tinyurl.com/STR-SpotifyApple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/STR-Apple-Podcasts#melvins #napalmdeath #collaboration #ipecacrecords #grindcore #deathcore #earacherecords #savageimperialdeathmarchDrop us a line! What bands do you want us to review? Who should we interview next?

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The much-anticipated collaboration between grindcore legends Napalm Death and the legendary Melvins is here— but does it live up to the hype? Dive into a raw, candid breakdown of "Savage Imperial Death March," where the consensus seems to be that it's more Melvins than Napalm Death and it lacks the of aggression and the heavy dose of Napalm Death that may leave some fans of either band feeling disappointed. Check why this album feels more like a relaxed Melvins studio session than a true fusi...

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