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

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 Records
Cat. No.: MASS CD 1168 DG
Barcode: 5907785032330
Format: CD Digipak (limited edition of 2000 numerated copies)
Genre: death metal
Release date: 19.05.2008 Europe / 08.07.2008 USA

Tracklist:

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 Illusion

Bonus track:
11. Sadistic

Brutality
?When The Sky Turns Black? (remastered + bonus track)

Label: Metal Mind Records
Cat. No.: MASS CD 1169 DG
Barcode: 5907785032347
Format: CD Digipak (limited edition of 2000 numerated copies)
Genre: death metal
Release date: 19.05.2008 Europe / 08.07.2008 USA

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 Master

Bonus track:
11. Cryptorium

Brutality
?In Mourning?(remastered + bonus track)

Label: Metal Mind Records
Cat. No.: MASS CD 1167 DG
Barcode: 5907785032323
Format: CD Digipak (limited edition of 2000 numerated copies)
Genre: death metal
Release date: 19.05.2008 Europe / 08.07.2008 USA

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. Extincion

Bonus track:
10. Certain Annihilation