Lärm (German for noise) were a Dutch hardcore punk band from Achterveld and Amersfoort, formed in 1982, originally playing under the name Total Chaoz. They are considered pioneers of the blast beat, as well as one of the first bands to be labeled as thrashcore. The band referred to their music as "extreme noise", due to their short, fast, and out of tune playing style. Maximumrocknroll has cited them as "very politically aware and idealistic", while describing their music as "raging, noisy outbursts" and additionally characterizing them as "Holland’s version of a young DRI."
Lärm (German for noise) were a Dutch hardcore punk band from Achterveld and Amersfoort, formed in 1982, originally playing under the name Total Chaoz. They are considered pioneers of the blast beat, as well as one of the first bands to be labeled as thrashcore. The band referred to their music as "extreme noise", due to their short, fast, and out of tune playing style. Maximumrocknroll has cited them as "very politically aware and idealistic", while describing their music as "raging, noisy outbursts" and additionally characterizing them as "Holland’s version of a young DRI."
==History== The band was formed by Jos, Dorien, Paul, and Olav in December 1982 after changing their name from Total Chaoz. The name change was due to other bands already using the name Total Chaos, and because of the members' love for Finnish hardcore punk bands such as Riistetyt, Kaaos, and Terveet Kädet. Their lyrics were very social and political, covering themes of fascism, religion, and capitalism, as well as speaking about topics such as the arms race and the third world. Lärm was seen as different from many other bands, as members of the group were part of the straight edge movement, something that uncommon in the crust punk scene at the time.
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