Axegrinder

Initially a metallic crust punk band formed 1985/86 by Trev and Matthew Sheath (members of Stone The Crowz) and Jel and Steve Alton (both in The Proudhons). Early on known as Tyrants of Hate, the band changed their name to Axegrinder in 1986. Their crust/thrash style was influenced by Amebix, but has also been compared to both Motörhead and Venom.

In 1987, after the [r=3496601] demo, drummer Jel left and was replaced by Darryn for the [r=4221440] cassette recording. The band then signed with Peaceville, off the back of there Squat Tape demo, where they released the track 'Where Evil Dwells' on the Beathag compilation, and then recorded The Rise Of The Serpent Men. Axegrinder also contributed two tracks to the [r=1863425] compilation VHS, 'Evilution' and (new song) 'Requi-Anthem', both filmed at Queens Hall, Bradford on November 4th, 1989, by which time Cliff Evans had joined the band.

Axegrinder folded in 1990. While Evans formed death metal band Flesh, the other four members promptly formed the Voivod-influenced Wartech.

After many years of inactivity, Axegrinder had another run from 2015-2020, releasing the full-length album "Satori" in 2018.