Coroner - Grin (Marbled Vinyl) 2LP

Coroner - Grin (Marbled Vinyl) 2LP

With “Grin”, Swiss thrash metal innovators Coroner delivered one of the most daring and forward-thinking albums of their career. Originally released in 1993 as their fifth and final album for Noise Records, Grin marked a radical evolution in the band’s sound, pushing far beyond traditional thrash metal into darker, more complex and experimental territory.

At a time when many thrash bands struggled to adapt, Coroner embraced change head-on. Grin features longer, more intricate compositions, a groovier and heavier guitar tone, and subtle industrial influences that reflected the musical climate of the early ’90s without sacrificing the band’s technical identity. The result is an album that feels cold, mechanical and unsettling, yet meticulously crafted down to the smallest detail.

Tracks unfold with precision, blending complex riffing, unusual rhythms and an almost dystopian atmosphere. The bass work remains highly prominent and expressive, while the drums drive the album forward with controlled power rather than sheer speed. Vocals are delivered with a detached, almost sinister tone, reinforcing the album’s bleak and confrontational mood.

Initially misunderstood by parts of the scene, Grin has since gained recognition as a visionary release, an album that was far ahead of its time. Today, it stands as a posthumously celebrated milestone, influencing progressive thrash, industrial metal and technical extreme metal alike.

This marbled vinyl 2LP edition, released as part of Noise Records high-quality catalogue reissues, finally gives Grin the sonic and visual presentation it deserves. A must-have for fans of technical thrash, experimental metal and collectors seeking boundary-pushing releases from metal’s most fearless innovators.

Why You’ll Love This Album

• You enjoy technical thrash metal that breaks genre boundaries

• You appreciate dark, experimental and forward-thinking songwriting

• You’re into industrial-tinged, progressive metal aesthetics

• You value albums that reward repeated, focused listening

• You collect important reissues from metal history

Sound & Aesthetics Highlights

• Sound & Production:

  • Dense, mechanical and precise production

  • Groovier guitar tone with industrial textures

  • Prominent bass and controlled drumming

• Musical Characteristics:

  • Technical and progressive thrash metal

  • Longer, more complex song structures

  • Experimental arrangements far ahead of their era

• Atmosphere & Mood:

  • Cold, dystopian and cerebral

  • Dark and unsettling rather than aggressive for aggression’s sake

  • Introspective, mechanical and ominous

• Aesthetic & Presentation:

  • Marbled vinyl 2LP edition

  • High-quality Noise Records reissue

  • Perfectly matches the album’s dark, futuristic feel

• For Fans Of:

  • Coroner

  • Technical & progressive thrash metal

  • Experimental metal of the early ’90s

Product Details

• Artist: Coroner

• Title: Grin

• Format: Marbled Vinyl 2LP

• Label: Listenable

• Genre: Thrash Metal / Progressive / Experimental

Manufacturer information

Listenable Records
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17207 Röbel/Müritz
Germany

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