Throats

Throats emerged from the London hardcore scene in 2007, quickly distinguishing themselves through a sound that was significantly more extreme than the prevailing 'screamo' or 'melodic hardcore' trends of the era. Their sonic identity is defined by a synthesis of grindcore's velocity, d-beat's rhythmic drive, and a surprising infusion of 'cosmic' sludge riffs that add a layer of psychedelic dread to their short, violent compositions.

Critically, they are often grouped with the 'Holy Roar' records era of UK heavy music, sharing a DNA of chaos with bands like Rolo Tomassi, yet maintaining a much bleaker, more nihilistic perspective. Their career arc is marked by a brief but high-impact initial run ending in 2010, followed by a reformation in 2014 that cemented their status as cult icons of the British underground. They are respected for their refusal to incorporate traditional song structures, opting instead for 'acidic' sonic textures and a 'steamroller' approach to intensity that influenced a subsequent wave of blackened hardcore and noisecore acts.