Napalm Death live in concert.
ON TOUR

Napalm Death

91
critic concert reviews
metal

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating  

80
%
Based on 
91
critic concert
reviews
Last 12 Months Rating  
80
%
Based on 
9
critic concert
reviews

Real Live Certified  

Real Live Certified badge for artists with consistent, high quality live performances and broad critical acclaim.

Critics Consensus

Based on 91 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Napalm Death is rated as a remarkable live performer, with worthwhile shows overall. Napalm Death concert reviews describe live shows and performances as avant-garde.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Napalm Death concerts? Napalm Death concerts usually last from 45 minutes to up to an hour and a half.

How much to book?

How much does it cost to book Napalm Death? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for Napalm Death range from $10,000 - $15,000, with Napalm Death's current estimated booking fee to be around $10,000.

On tour

The Academy, Dublin, Ireland (February 26); O2 Academy Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom (February 27); Arena Torquay, Torquay, United Kingdom (February 28); 02 Institute Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom (March 1); SHIBUYA CLUB QUATTRO, 東京都, Japan (April 27); UMEDA CLUB QUATTRO, 大阪府, Japan (April 28); Daytona International Speedway; Daytona International Speedway; Eulogy; Historic Crew Stadium; Racket NYC; The Ballroom at The Outer Space; THE MARQUEE BALLROOM; Roadrunner, Daytona Beach, FL, United States; Daytona Beach, FL, United States; Asheville, NC, United States; Columbus, United States; New York, NY, United States; Hamden, CT, United States; HALIFAX, Canada; Boston, United States (May 7; May 7; May 12; May 14; May 21; May 23; May 27; May 30)

Artist Info

Genre
metal
Origin
Meriden, United Kingdom (1982 - present)
Bio
Napalm Death are a metal band formed in 1981 in West Midlands, England, often credited as pioneers of the grindcore genre.
Has Performed With
Municipal Waste, Voivod, Melvins, Carcass, Brujeria, Volbeat, Skindred
Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

Glide Magazine (USA)

June 5, 2025
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The Melvins and Napalm Death Contrast Two Sides of the Metal Universe with Sold-out Performance at Portland, OR’s Revolution Hall

Glide Magazine (USA)

April 30, 2025
%
Melvins, Napalm Death & Weedeater Plug In Loud & Proud During Orlando’s ‘The Savage Imperial Death March Part II’ Tour Stop

Dallas Observer (USA)

April 18, 2025
%
The aptly titled Savage Imperial Death March Tour delivered on its name's imposing promise.

Riff Magazine (USA)

April 8, 2025
%
Napalm Death, Melvins, Jello Biafra join forces at Great American Music Hall

Distorted Sound Magazine (UK)

March 17, 2024
90
%
Accompanying them are the live rare experience PIG DESTROYER, the unfathomably heavy doomsters PRIMITIVE MAN and Singaporean grind heroes WORMROT

The 13th Floor (New Zealand)

September 18, 2023
%
What better way to spend a Sunday night in Auckland than with Napalm Death? The 13th Floor’s Simon Coffey thought so. Here is his report.

Ambient Light (New Zealand)

September 17, 2023
%
What could be sweeter than an international headliner on a Sunday night? The answer is simple, a double international headliner on a Sunday night!

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Image Credit

Sven Mandel [CC BY-SA 4.0] via Wikimedia Commons

Latest Release

Liberation Through Distortion The Earache Years Of Napalm Death (December 2025)