Triple Brutal
Austrian Death Machine · 2014
46 min · 18 tracks · crossover thrash
A relentless barrage of crossover thrash, blending humor with intense riffs and aggressive rhythms inspired by classic action films.
Top tracks — play these first
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I'll Be Back — This track encapsulates the album's blend of humor and heavy metal, featuring a catchy chorus that plays on a famous movie quote while delivering fast-paced riffs.
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I Hope That You Leave Enough Room for My Fist — With its aggressive title and driving instrumentation, this song exemplifies the band's signature mix of brutality and comedy, making it a standout anthem.
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You Lack Discipline (There Is No Bathroom) — This track combines intense thrash elements with a humorous concept about discipline, showcasing the band's knack for merging serious themes with absurdity.
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 but may not have broad appeal beyond its niche.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent tempo that rarely drops below fast-paced, maintaining high energy throughout its duration.
- Many tracks incorporate humorous dialogue samples from action films, which serve as interludes between aggressive riffs.
- The song structures often follow a verse-chorus pattern, with abrupt transitions that enhance the chaotic feel of the music.
- Several tracks include breakdowns that shift abruptly into slower tempos, creating dynamic contrasts within the songs.
- 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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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- high-energy bursts of humor
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- intense riffs with playful irony
- action movie-inspired adrenaline rush
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, immersive albums
- seek serious, introspective themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Triple Brutal is Austrian Death Machine's third studio album, released in 2014 following their previous effort, Double Brutal. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their unique style of combining heavy music with comedic elements referencing Arnold Schwarzenegger movies, further developing their signature sound and thematic approach.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Municipal Waste· Suicidal Tendencies· Havok
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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I Know Now Why You Cry
The lyrics shift from aggressive threats to an oddly sentimental reflection on emotional pain starkly contrasts with the preceding intensity.
This unexpected pivot highlights the band's ability to juxtapose brutality with vulnerability, creating a memorable emotional depth in an otherwise comedic context.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Neah 1, 2 1:07
- 2 I'll Be Back 2:31
- 3 Chill Out Dickwad 2:54
- 4 Prepare to Be Conquered 3:13
- 5 One More Rep 2:36
- 6 I Hope That You Leave Enough Room for My Fist 3:51
- 7 Pumping and Humping 2:34
- 8 Crom 4:01
- 9 I Eat Green Berets for Breakfast 2:51
- 10 Acting Advice 0:29
- 11 You Lack Discipline (There Is No Bathroom) 3:10
- 12 I Know Now Why You Cry 4:19
- 13 I Lied 2:22
- 14 Brutolitics 0:31
- 15 Get Your Story Straight 3:58
- 16 Brutal Recall 0:35
- 17 I'm Not a Pervert 3:00
- 18 It's Turbo Time 2:25
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