Lärm

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Lärm was a Dutch band that pioneered grindcore and what later became known as power violence, (along with Siege). However, the band itself had roots in hardcore punk and straight edge; and branded themselves extreme noise. They were around about 1984-87. Outside of intense records they also made a name of themselves by touring with british band Heresy and the like.

Lärm had strong political views and feeling the audience didn't care about those, while at the same time putting down contracts from record labels like Nuclear Blast (because of those views) made the band feel even more uncomfortable, and this resulted in their break up. Most members went on to form Seein' Red who exists to this day.

Since 2003 Lärm plays one show a year, though most have been with stand-in vocalists.

The name translates approximately to noise pollution and alarm.