Brutality (band)
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Brutality is an American
death metal
band from Tampa, Florida
. " Brutality" formed in 1986 and soon after released their first demo called "Abomination". In 1988, they released their second demo "Brutality" that led them into the fanzine underground. The band's third demo "Dimension Demented" was recorded in 1990 and was later released on 7in named "Hell On Earth" with Gore Records. "Metamophosis" was the band's fourth demo which had worldwide distribution on Wild Rags Records. At this point the band made some line-up changes which made the band's sound even more brutal. They proceeded to record a demo to shop for a record deal. Many record labels showed interest, so after nogotiations they signed with Nuclear Blast Records. After releasing a 7in EP called "Sadistic" they recorded their debut album Screams of Anguish in 1993 and went on a European tour with Hypocrisy
in the beginning of 1994. A second album was released in 1994, titled When the Sky Turns Black a second European tour followed in 1995, in support of Bolt Thrower
. After their third album In Mourning, the band split up in 1997. In 2001 the band recorded a demo but to subpar recording they decided not to release it. In 2008 all 3 albums were remastered and released on Metal Mind Productions.
www.brutalitytheband.com
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death metal
Death metal
Death metal is an extreme subgenre of heavy metal. It typically employs heavily distorted guitars, tremolo picking, deep growling vocals, blast beat drumming, minor keys or atonality, and complex song structures with multiple tempo changes....
band from Tampa, Florida
Tampa, Florida
Tampa is a city in the U.S. state of Florida. It serves as the county seat for Hillsborough County. Tampa is located on the west coast of Florida. The population of Tampa in 2010 was 335,709....
. " Brutality" formed in 1986 and soon after released their first demo called "Abomination". In 1988, they released their second demo "Brutality" that led them into the fanzine underground. The band's third demo "Dimension Demented" was recorded in 1990 and was later released on 7in named "Hell On Earth" with Gore Records. "Metamophosis" was the band's fourth demo which had worldwide distribution on Wild Rags Records. At this point the band made some line-up changes which made the band's sound even more brutal. They proceeded to record a demo to shop for a record deal. Many record labels showed interest, so after nogotiations they signed with Nuclear Blast Records. After releasing a 7in EP called "Sadistic" they recorded their debut album Screams of Anguish in 1993 and went on a European tour with Hypocrisy
Hypocrisy (band)
Hypocrisy is a melodic death metal band from Sweden. It was formed in 1990 in Ludvika, Sweden by Peter Tägtgren.Musically, the band started off with a traditional death metal sound on their first albums, and soon drifted to become a melodic death metal band. The lyrics in their early stages -...
in the beginning of 1994. A second album was released in 1994, titled When the Sky Turns Black a second European tour followed in 1995, in support of Bolt Thrower
Bolt Thrower (band)
Bolt Thrower are a British death metal band from Coventry, England. They formed in 1986 and released their first album with Vinyl Solution in 1988. The band then shifted to a new record label, Earache Records, soon becoming one of the best selling bands on that label. Their current label is Metal...
. After their third album In Mourning, the band split up in 1997. In 2001 the band recorded a demo but to subpar recording they decided not to release it. In 2008 all 3 albums were remastered and released on Metal Mind Productions.
Discography
- Abomination (demo, 1987)
- Brutality" (demo, 1988)
- Dimension Demented (demo, 1990)
- Metamorphosis (demo, 1991)
- Brutality 1992 (demo, 1992)
- Sadistic (7", 1992)
- Screams of AnguishScreams of AnguishScreams of Anguish is the debut album by Brutality and was released in 1993 on Nuclear Blast.-Track listing:# "These Walls Shall Be Your Grave" # "Ceremonial Unearthing" # "Sympathy" # "Septicemic Plague"...
(CD, 1993) - When the Sky Turns BlackWhen the Sky Turns BlackWhen the Sky Turns Black is the second album by Brutality and was released in 1994 on Nuclear Blast Records.-Track listing:# "When the Sky Turns Black" # "Race Defects" # "Awakening"...
(CD, 1995) - In MourningIn MourningIn Mourning is the third and final album by Brutality and was released in 1997 on Nuclear Blast Records.-Track listing:# "Obsessed" – 3:56# "The Past" – 5:15# "Destroyed by Society" – 3:36# "Waiting to be Devoured" – 4:18...
(CD, 1997)
Members
- Jeff Acres - bass, vocals (1986–present)
- Scott Reigel - vocals (1991–Present)
- Jim Coker - drums (1987–1997)
- Don Gates - drums (1988–1989), guitar (1989–1995)
- Jay Fernandez - guitar (1991–1993)
- Bryan HippBryan HippBryan Hipp was an extreme metal guitarist. He played in the bands Brutality , Cradle of Filth , Acheron , Unholy Ghost, Diabolic and Blastmasters....
- guitar (1993–1995)RIP - Dana WalshDana WalshDana Walsh is a San Francisco two-time candidate running in the District 8 Republican primary for the United States Congress against Republican challenger John Dennis...
- guitar (1995–1997) - Pete Sykes - guitar (1996–1997)
- Larry Sapp - guitar, vocals (1986–1991)
- Donnie Yanson - drums (1986–1987)
- Kenny "Foz" Karg - drums (1987–1988)
- Bill Benson - guitar (1987)
- Tim Mitchell - guitar (1988)
External links
- www.myspace.com/brutalityflorida
www.brutalitytheband.com