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death metal/ grindcore band from the

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that formed in 1989. They released three full-length albums through

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and were called the Dutch "Gods of Grind"; at their peak, in the late 1990s, they were one of the highest rated metal bands in the Netherlands, according to Dutch metal magazine ''Aardschok''. The band split up in 1999. They more or less restarted in 2002 as Cardinal, playing shows as late as 2005. A real comeback under their old name came in late 2008, when they announced reunion shows at the end of 2008 and the beginning of 2009.

Discography

*Unnamed (demo, 1990) *'' Beautyfilth'' (Album,

, 1993) *'' Hardcore Leeft'' (split with Nembrionic Hammerdeath and

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, 1994) *''The Truth'' ( EP, Displeased, 1994) *'' Brave Melvin from the Southern Point'' (Album, Displeased, 1995) *'' Stahlplaat'' (Album, Displeased, 1998)

Members

* Dennis Jak (founder) - guitar, vocals * Toep Duin - drums * Manoloxx - vocals (- 1996) * Rein Schorel - bass * Arjan van Exter - vocals (1998- ) * Robert van der Mijle - guitar, vocals

References

Dutch heavy metal musical groups Dutch death metal musical groups Musical quintets Musical groups established in 1989 Musical groups disestablished in 1999 Musical groups reestablished in 2002 Musical groups disestablished in 2005 Musical groups reestablished in 2008 {{Netherlands-band-stub