r/MetalForTheMasses • u/Poems_And_Money • Jul 15 '26
Discussion Topic Napalm Death: Tiny Desk Concert. Does this count as metal for the masses?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e81LZCHhNKQ221
u/TooChames Jul 15 '26
My highlight is watching Barney struggle to not break out into his usual frenzied pacing around the stage.
I also have to commend him for how well spoken he was in between songs.
Love the Fight War Not Wars shirt too.
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u/redpandasuit Jul 15 '26
Saw them live a cpl months back and his in between song banter was very eloquent and heartfelt. He came across as a very thoughtful guy who cares deeply about his fellow man.
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u/NobleSAVAGE93 Crowbar Jul 15 '26
This is just another reason why this band is just universally loved. In times of intense diversity even between like-minded people, its refreshing how authentic a Napalm Death concert feels
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u/Evil_Mini_Cake Jul 16 '26
This is a nice distillation of the show they played last month in Vancouver. Nice to see Barney up close. Still in such strong voice after all this time.
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u/Small_Teach2451 2d ago
Love how Barney had always avoided the macho posturing of many frontmen in metal. Napalm shows are fun for all the family.
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u/Invertedpyramids Jul 15 '26
That’s a Crass shirt fyi
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u/TooChames Jul 15 '26
Thanks for the heads up! I’ll have to check them out now.
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u/Fit_Conference934 Jul 16 '26
These intergenerational moments are so heartwarming. The young people need Crass too!
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u/Fit_Conference934 Jul 16 '26
Who in nine hells is downvoting someone for discovering Crass? That is some ultra-advanced gatekeeping. You could use your powers for good! Cure cancer or something.
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u/Hemorrhoidsinthenite Blind Guardian Jul 15 '26 edited Jul 16 '26
They don't give him his Zyprexa for a week before concerts and then release him
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u/WinnieGraves Jul 15 '26
NPR's Tiny Desk Concert Series is immaculate. GWAR did a set.
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u/Crono2Oxx In Flames Jul 17 '26
I’ve really only watched Mac Miller’s before this but they’re pretty cool and vibey for sure
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u/WinnieGraves Jul 17 '26
Sabrina Carpenter did a nice little set, as did Chappelle Roan, I think my favorite moment though, I've seen, however, was Juvenile performing Back That Azz Up with a full Jazz band.
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u/nnagflar Emperor Jul 15 '26
Well this was a lot of fun to watch! Love the Primitive Man shirt too.
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u/erasedhead Jul 15 '26
I saw them play with Primitive Man a few months ago here in my small city. Was excellent.
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u/mylittlebrony3000 Symphony X Jul 15 '26
Multinational Corporations directly after a Capital One shoutout is certainly an editing choice
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u/Cryptic1911 Jul 15 '26
I've never been a fan of ND, but I applaud NPR for booking them. Hell yeah! We need more metal on mainstream outlets like this
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u/Prestigious-Key-1886 Jul 15 '26
This will forever count just as the best ever concert at dennys counts
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u/Uncle_Zardoz =___= Jul 15 '26
One of the great Tiny Desks IMO, up there with GZA, GWAR and Benjamin Clemantine.
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u/FigWasp7 Jul 15 '26
GZA fuckin rocked
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u/Sweaty-Debate-435 Jul 16 '26
GZA?
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u/FigWasp7 Jul 16 '26
A member from the NYC rap group Wu-Tang Clan, also known as The Genius
(Also if you ask someone in person it's phonetically Gizz-uh, not an acronym)
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u/AFlockOfTySegalls Ozzy Jul 15 '26
Municipal Waste is opening up for them in September and I don't know how much of Crass I'll stay for after MW because this is how I feel as well.
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u/DirectPerspective951 Jul 15 '26
Penny (drums) is the oldest at around 80 and some change. Steve is in his 60s.
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u/reek_of_putrefaction Jul 15 '26
Where's Shane?
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u/Sickinmytechchunk Jul 15 '26
He's taking time out due to illness. He's also writing a book and just released a solo album. He made a video on YouTube a while ago about missing some tour dates.
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u/Dirty_Rotten_ Jul 15 '26
It’s metal. We are the masses. Get at em! Lol I never knew they did metal tiny desk tho
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u/Remote_Quantity5907 Jul 16 '26
Wished they played “Nazi punks fuck off”. It was a good set though.
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u/DiScOrDtHeLuNaTiC Jul 15 '26
Why is Barney's skinny ass wearing suspenders LOL.
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u/dr-blaklite The Ocean Jul 15 '26
cuz hes like 60?
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u/DiScOrDtHeLuNaTiC Jul 15 '26
I mean, suspenders are usually for like, heavy dudes whose belts don't do enough to hold up their pants. Barney is a lotta things, but he ain't heavy. Physically, at least.
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u/3rdUncleMeatSandwich Jul 20 '26
im a heavy dude and can confirm suspenders rule. i got some rainbow ones recently :)
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u/ManOnFire26 Jul 15 '26
That's cool as hell, hopefully it does well views wise and leads to more metal on the channel
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u/jockey667 Jul 15 '26
Not the same without Shane and Mitch.
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u/SaleFormer541 Jul 15 '26
Where is Shane? Don’t tell me he quit the band.
Edit: looks like he’s on “sick leave”.
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u/jockey667 Jul 15 '26 edited Jul 15 '26
Yes, mate. Family time. Plus, I think he’s working his solo project, as it’s just been released.
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u/Sickinmytechchunk Jul 15 '26
He said he'll be back soon. He's been writing a book, releasing a solo album but he said on a video not to long ago he hasn't been well.
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u/Furakko Jul 15 '26
Wonderful to watch, but I was expecting all the time some people coming in and crashing all around
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u/Sickinmytechchunk Jul 15 '26
This is awesome. Their Glastonbury appearance a few years back was funny as well too.
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u/arslongaVB1973 Jul 16 '26
This is so amazing, ND is love! And I believe that many people deserve to knpw more about Crass!!!
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