New York City grindcore primitives Brutal Truth formed in 1990, originally comprising singer Kevin Sharp, guitarist Brent "Gurn" McCarthy, bassist Dan Lilker and drummer Scott Lewis. Signing to the Earache label, the group released its debut album Extreme Conditions Demand Extreme Responses in 1992; drummer Rich H replaced Lewis to record the follow-up, 1994's Need to Control. Upon signing to Relapse, Brutal Truth resurfaced two years later with Kill Trend Suicide; Sounds of the Animal Kingdom followed in 1997, while 1999's Goodbye Cruel World compiled two discs of live material and rarities.
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Brutal Truth is a New York City-based band that was formed in 1990 by ex-Anthrax, Nuclear Assault, and Stormtroopers Of Death bassist Dan Lilker. The group disbanded in 1999, but have recently reformed and are working on a new album. Brutal Truth was one of the pioneers of extreme metal who enjoyed world wide success, particularly in Japan and Australia.
The band was originally signed to Earache Records, on which they released two albums, 1992's Extreme Conditions Demand Extreme Responses, and 1994's Need to Control, as well as an EP entitled Perpetual Conversion, and a 7" single for the song "Godplayer". During this time, music videos were made for the songs "Ill Neglect", "Collatoral Damage", and "Godplayer". Brutal Truth found frustration with Earache Records, as did many 1990s Relapse Records bands, and switched to Relapse Records, known for its roster of grindcore acts, with whom they stayed until the band's demise.
On Relapse they released the mini album Kill Trend Suicide, a full length release entitled Sounds of the Animal Kingdom, and a double CD live album called Goodbye Cruel World. The band has also released many split 7" singles on smaller labels, with most of these being out of print and difficult to find.
In 2001, the Guinness Book of Records awarded Brutal Truth the record for "Shortest Music Video" for their video "Collateral Damage", which is 2.18 seconds long and consists of 48 still images in rapid succession followed by a clip of an explosion.[citation needed]
Drummer Richard Hoak now provides vocals and drums for a new project titled Total Fucking Destruction. Kevin Sharp released an album with Venomous Concept in 2004, a hardcore punk band featuring members from The Melvins and Napalm Death. He was also a member of Australian grind band Damaged for a little over a year from 1999. Dan Lilker now plays for a host of bands and is currently bassist for the re-united Nuclear Assault.
As of late 2006, according to their official website and MySpace page, Brutal Truth has reformed with three-quarters of the final lineup returning (Lilker, Hoak and Sharp); Jody Roberts (of the band Salt This Earth) is apparently replacing Brent McCarty on guitar. The band has played a handful of dates in the US and has announced tour dates for the UK and Japan beginning in early 2007.
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This Finnish import features tracks recorded live at Noctum Studios in Nelson, New Zealand, in mid-1998 during the group's Animal Kingdom world tour for a promotional radio show. The sound quality is surprisingly pristine for such a random recording; unfortunately, the lack of low-end bass sounds hinder the amount of "grind" one can evoke from this live grindcore execution. Still, many of the group's better tracks appear, including a few from their debut album, Extreme Conditions Demand Extreme Responses. The group's official live album, Goodbye Cruel World, is undoubtedly a much more comprehensive showcase of the band's live performances. Thankfully though, grind freaks not satisfied with the limited material released by this defunct band should find this a satisfying addition to the infamous band's canon.
For Drug Crazed Grindfreaks Only
1. K.A.P. 01:19
2. Dead Smart 02:53
3. Blind Leading the Blind 01:32
4. Let's Go To War 01:21
5. Choice of a New Generation 01:34
6. Walking Corpse 01:12
7. Fisting 01:10
8. Homesick 01:11
9. Stench of Profit 01:20
10. Jemenez Cricket 03:23
11. (untitled) 04:03
All songs live at noctum studios, new zealand (8/9/98) except "untitled".
/ XBTT (1) by Dejavu
