Lärm

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."