Total Brutal
Austrian Death Machine · 2008
38 min · 17 tracks · crossover thrash
A relentless barrage of humor-infused thrash metal that channels the absurdity of action films through chaotic riffs and aggressive vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Get to the Choppa — This track epitomizes the album's blend of intense thrash rhythms with iconic Schwarzenegger quotes, serving as a rallying anthem for fans of both metal and action films.
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I Am a Cybernetic Organism, Living Tissue Over (Metal) Endoskeleton — With its intricate guitar work and humorous nods to The Terminator, this song showcases the band's ability to merge technicality with satire seamlessly.
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Come With Me If You Want to Live — This track not only features catchy hooks but also highlights the band's talent for storytelling through music, capturing the essence of an action movie narrative.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends humor and aggression effectively, creating a unique experience within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent tempo throughout, with most tracks maintaining a fast pace that rarely dips below thrash metal's typical intensity.
- Many tracks employ humorous spoken interludes that break up the musical sections, adding a comedic layer to the aggressive instrumentation.
- Several tracks are intentionally short, with some clocking in under two minutes, contributing to a relentless barrage of sound.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
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whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of chaotic energy
- humorous takes on action clichés
- quick, punchy track transitions
- light-hearted aggression and absurdity
Maybe skip if you
- prefer serious, contemplative music
- want longer, cohesive albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2008, Total Brutal is Austrian Death Machine's debut album, marking a unique entry for frontman Adam D. of Killswitch Engage. This project emerged during a time when he sought to explore a more comedic and over-the-top approach to heavy music, distinct from his main band's sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Municipal Waste· Suicidal Tendencies· Havok
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hello California 1:25
- 2 Get to the Choppa 2:47
- 3 Rubber Baby Buggy Bumpers 2:23
- 4 All of the Songs Sound the Same 0:13
- 5 I Am a Cybernetic Organism, Living Tissue Over (Metal) Endoskeleton 3:34
- 6 Come With Me If You Want to Live 3:48
- 7 What It's Like to Be a Singer at Band Practice 1:18
- 8 Who Is Your Daddy, and What Does He Do? 3:11
- 9 You Have Just Been Erased 2:22
- 10 Broo-Tall Song Idea 0:39
- 11 Here Is Subzero, Now Plain Zero 3:09
- 12 So Far, So Good, So Let's Talk About It 0:42
- 13 Screw You (Benny) 2:50
- 14 Why? 0:25
- 15 If It Bleeds, We Can Kill It 3:43
- 16 It's Not a Tumor 3:16
- 17 Not So Hidden Track 2:49
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