The band played a style of grindcore that was influenced heavily by hardcore punk, and featured many line-up changes throughout its run, with frontman Richard Johnson acting as its core.
Because the group initially was unable to find a suitable drummer, earlier Enemy Soil recordings featured a drum machine.
][2] The group's music was also politically-motivated early in their career, however later recordings instead featured introspective topics for lyrics.
[4][5][6] French label Bones Brigade Records issued the two-disc compilation Smashes the State!
[8][5] In June 2017, the band announced via the official Enemy Soil website that the group has reformed for a few reunion shows, including an appearance at Maryland Deathfest 2018.