The First World War, a global conflict that lasted from 1914 to 1918, left an indelible mark on the world. One of the bloodiest battles of the war was the Battle of Verdun, fought between French and German forces from February 1916 to December 1916. The battle resulted in massive casualties on both sides and became a symbol of the futility and horrors of war. Nearly eight decades later, in 1995, the American grindcore band Neurosis released their album "Inc." which included a tribute to the Battle of Verdun, titled "Verdun 1916". The album has since become a classic of the genre, but what drove the band to create such a powerful and haunting tribute?