Released: 18/09/20
On their 16th album, Throes of Joy in the Jaws of Defeatism, Napalm Death channel ferocious energy into a searing critique of fear, dehumanization, and intolerance. Produced by Russ Russell, the album blends blistering grindcore with moments of sonic experimentation. Lyrically, vocalist Barney Greenway explores themes of "the other"—from xenophobia to queerphobia—urging compassion over paranoia. The artwork, centered on a bloodied dove marked with an equality symbol, mirrors the album’s message: hope and humanity endure even amid chaos.