Brutality

Brutality was formed by Jeff Acres in 1986.After 2 years they released there first demo "BRUTALITY" which got lots of reviews in underground fanzines,and put the BRUTALITY name out in the scene.Song list for the "BRUTALITY" 1988 demo (Brutality,Now Mosh,World War III,and Return of the Dead). After playing many shows with bands such as NASTY SAVAGE,OBITUARY AND NOCTURNUS they released there 2nd demo 1990's "DIMENTION DEMENTED". Song list for the"DIMENTION DEMENTED" 1990 demo(Dimention Demented,Hell on Earth,Lust for Sex,Igintics,My First Night,Narcoticous Addictous,Frozen Amputee,and World War III.) Later that year the band signed a deal to release 3 songs from that demo on a 7in ep for Gore/Nuclear Blast Records called "HELL ON EARTH". Song list for the"Hell on Earth" 1990 7in ep(Hell on Earth,Frozen Amputee,and My First Night). 1991 saw the release of there "METAMORPHOSIS" demo. The band signed a deal with Wild Rags Records to release the demo as a cassette ep with worldwide distribution. Song list for the "METAMORPHOSIS"1991 demo(Mausoleum of Infringing Evil,The Body Before Me,and Hideous Mutations). The following year(1992) was a turning point for the band.The band had some lineup changes,which made them heavier then ever. After playing shows with DEICIDE, MASSACRE and MACABRE to name a few, the band went into the studio to record a new demo just for labels.Song list for the "1992 demo"(Sadistic,Crytorium,and Spawned Illusion). Many labels were interested in the new songs and the band signed a 7 record deal with Nuclear Blast Records. They first released 2 songs from the demo on a 7in ep called "SADISTIC"(Sadistic and Spawned Illusion) and 1 song(Crytorium) on the Death is Just the Beginning II lp. 1993 saw the first BRUTALITY album being released "SCREAMS OF ANGUISH". The album did well and the band went on tour in europe with HYPOCRISY to support it. The band recorded there next album"WHEN THE SKY TURNS BLACK" in 1994 and toured with BOLT THROWER and CEMETERY in europe. There 3rd album "IN MOURNING" was recorded in 1996 and the band broke up shortly after.The band got back together in 2003 and recorded a 3 song demo(As Darkness Falls,I Deny,and Ashes and Show).The band thought the songs were subpar and never released the demo.Some copies made it to the underground via bootleg.The band once again called it quits.In 2008 the band was asked to do a european tour for the re releases of all 3 BRUTALITY albums(each release with a bonus track).The band was getting things going and things were looking good,but personal problems within the band but a halt to there furture plans. BRUTALITY Discography:Brutality demo(1988 Brutal Music),Dimention Demented demo(1990 Brutal Music),Hell On Earth 7in ep(Gore/Nuclear Blast Records),Metamorphosis demo(1991 Wild Rags Records),1992 demo(1992 Brutal Music),Sadistic 7 in ep(1992 Nuclear Blast Records),Screams of Anguish lp(1993 Nuclear Blast Records),When the Sky Turns Black lp(1994 Nuclear Blast Records),In Mourning lp(1996 Nuclear Blast Records)Screams of Auguish,When the Sky Turns Black,and In Mourning cd re-releases with bonus tracks(2008 Metal Mind Produtions). Past band members:Brutality demo(Jeff Acres: bass/vocals,Larry Sapp:guitar/vocals,Kenny"Foz"Karg:drums).Dimention Demented demo/Hell on Earth 7in ep(Jeff Acres:bass/vocals,Larry Sapp:guitar/vocals,Jim Coker:drums).Metamorphosis demo(Jeff Acres:bass/vocals,Larry Sapp,guitar/vocals,Jim Coker:drums,Don Gates:guitar).1992 demo(Jeff Acres:bass/vocals,Jim Coker:drums,Don Gates:guitar,Jay Fernandez;guitar).Screams of Auguish lp(Jeff Acres:bass/vocals,Jim Coker:drums,Don Gates:guitar,Jay Fernandez:guitar,Scott Reigel:vocals).When the Sky Turns Black lp(Jeff Acres:bass/vocals,Jim Coker:drums,Don Gates:guitar,Scott Reigel:vocals,Bryan Hipp:guitar(r.i.p.).In Mourning lp(Jeff Acres:bass/vocals,Jim Coker:drums,Scott Reigel:vocals,Pete Sykes:guitar,Dana Walsh:guitar)
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Brutality - remastered albums out in May!For some bands it’s the place of origin that determines their music, and Brutality is certainly among them. The group hails from Tampa, Florida – the capitol of American death metal. Unfortunately, being overshadowed by death giants like Cannibal Corpse, Obituary and Decide, Brutality never managed to get the proper acclaim for their work. Metal Mind Productions presents the exclusive re-releases of Brutality’s three full-length albums bring back a true legend of technical death metal, unjustly omitted by the masses…“Screams of Anguish” was released in the summer of 1993, instantly blowing metal fans away. The full-length debut brought ten electrifying compositions showcasing technical death metal at its finest. The band’s motto was to create ‘Music To Mangle Your Mind’ and this is clearly visible on “Screams of Anguish”. Complicated yet melodic guitar riffs, intense drumming with a jazzy feel to it and deep death metal growling made up for one of the most impressive death metal releases of the 90’s. Songs such as “Cries of the Forsaken” and “These Walls Shall Be Your Grave” are perfect examples of prime death metal ferocity, while the acoustic guitar piece “Sympathy” stands out as a very interesting interlude. Jim Coker’s drumming is definitely the album’s highlight - as he ranges from all kinds of inspirations, the listener witnesses a truly magnificent performance. Produced by Jim Morris, Brutality’s debut album was an excellent way to start a career on the scene.The group’s second album, “When The Sky Turns Black”, was recorded in the end of 1994 and released in 1995. The follow-up brought another dose of perfectly balanced technical death metal, this time aiming at a truly apocalyptic atmosphere. All ten compositions joined together in perfect harmony, creating a soundtrack to an end of the world. Filled with various acoustic interludes, the albums depicts a vision of total mayhem, with the help of epic guitar riffs and melancholic solos. Again produced by Jim Morris, “When The Sky Turns Black” stands out as one of Brutality’s most unique offerings. This LP features also a stunning cover version of Black Sabbath’s classic – “Electric Funeral” – by many fans considered superior to the original!“In Mourning” released in 1996 continued the apocalyptic tradition, bringing yet another handful of destructive anthems. Coker’s drumming became even more vicious on this release and was paired with some intense guitar solos, which gave the LP a very classic feel. “In Mourning” delivers the same amount of disturbing atmosphere as the previous offering, this time, however, building it solely on guitar sounds. The album went on as Brutality’s most mature release.Classic material taken from the Nuclear Blast archives will be released on 19th May 2008 in Europe /8th July 2008 in USA (via MVD). All three titles include a bonus track! New digipak edition, limited to numerated 2000 copies, digitally remastered using 24-Bit process on golden disc.Brutality “Screams Of Anguish” (remastered + bonus track)Label: Metal Mind RecordsTracklist:1. These Walls Shall Be Your Grave 2. Ceremonial Unearthing 3. Symphaty 4. Septicemic Plague 5. Crushed 6. Spirit World 7. Exposed To The Elements 8. Cries of The Forsaken 9. Cryptorium 10. Spawned IllusionBonus track: 11. SadisticBrutality “When The Sky Turns Black” (remastered + bonus track)Tracklist:1. When The Sky Turns Black 2. Race Defects 3. Awakening 4. Electric Funeral 5. Foul Liar 6. Screams Of Anguish 7. Esoteric 8. Artistic Butchery 9. Violent Generation 10. Shrine Of The MasterBonus track: 11. CryptoriumBrutality “In Mourning”(remastered + bonus track)Tracklist:1. Obsessed 2. The Past 3. Destroyed By Society 4. Waiting To Be Devoured 5. Died With Open Eyes 6. In Mourning 7. Subjected To Torture 8. Calculated Bloodshed 9. ExtincionBonus track: 10. Certain Annihilation