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Double Brutal

Austrian Death Machine · 2009

52 min · 24 tracks · crossover thrash

A relentless fusion of parody and metal, drenched in over-the-top aggression and absurdity.

Top tracks — play these first

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    I Need Your Clothes, Your Boots, and Your Motorcycle — This track exemplifies the band's signature style by blending aggressive riffs with comedic lyrics that reference iconic lines from 'Terminator 2'. Its catchy chorus captures the essence of the album's playful yet brutal tone.
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    Come on, Do It, Do It, Come On, Come On, Kill Me, Do It Now — Featuring rapid-fire delivery and an infectious energy, this track showcases the band's ability to balance humorous content with genuine intensity. The title alone is a direct nod to Schwarzenegger's memorable quotes.
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    Who Is Your Daddy, and What Does He 2? — This short but impactful song combines frenetic instrumentation with a humorous take on paternity themes present in action movies. Its abrupt length mirrors the punchy nature of the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

53 /100
Foothills
Higher than 40% of albums we've rated

The album's blend of humor and aggression creates a unique sound within its genre, though it may not have broad appeal.

What we noticed

  • The album features a rapid-fire delivery of tracks, with most songs clocking in under three minutes, creating a relentless pace.
  • Many tracks incorporate humorous samples and quotes from movies, blending parody with aggressive instrumentation.
  • The guitar riffs are heavily distorted and fast-paced, often accompanied by double bass drumming that maintains high energy throughout.
  • Several tracks include abrupt tempo changes, shifting from intense thrash sections to slower, more melodic interludes.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short bursts of absurd humor
  • relentless energy and aggression
  • parody-filled high-octane experience
  • quick, punchy track variety

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer serious, contemplative music
  • seek lengthy, immersive albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 2009, 'Double Brutal' marks Austrian Death Machine's sophomore effort, following their debut album 'Total Brutal' from 2008. At this point, the band had established a niche within the crossover thrash genre, combining humorous references to Arnold Schwarzenegger films with heavy metal aesthetics.
Stylistic neighbors
Municipal Waste· Suicidal Tendencies· Havok

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Double Ahhnold 1:22
  • 2 I Need Your Clothes, Your Boots, and Your Motorcycle 3:53
  • 3 Let Off Some Steam Bennett 3:14
  • 4 Who Writes the Songs? (The Real Bomb Track) 1:05
  • 5 It's Simple, If It Jiggles It's Fat 1:44
  • 6 See You at the Party Richter 3:33
  • 7 Hey Cookie Monster, Nothing Is as Brutal as Neaahhh 0:33
  • 8 Who Told You You Could Eat My Cookies? 3:12
  • 9 Come on Cohaagen, Give Deez People Ehyar 3:18
  • 10 Who Is Your Daddy, and What Does He 2? 0:23
  • 11 Come on, Do It, Do It, Come On, Come On, Kill Me, Do It Now 2:58
  • 12 Allow Me to Break the Ice 2:09
  • 13 Conan, What Is Best in Life? 2:29

Disc 2

  • 1 Intro to the Intro 0:51
  • 2 T2 Theme 1:13
  • 3 Hell Bent for Leather 2:32
  • 4 Time Travel: The Metallica Conspiracy 0:34
  • 5 Trapped Under Ice 3:59
  • 6 Iron Fist 2:37
  • 7 Recalling Mars 0:35
  • 8 I Turned Into a Martian 1:27
  • 9 Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good 3:03
  • 10 Tactically Dangerous - Cannibal Commando 2:34
  • 11 Gotta Go 3:11

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