Total Brutal

Austrian Death Machine · 2008

A chaotic blend of humor and aggression that channels action movie nostalgia through relentless crossover thrash.

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Total Brutal is an album by Austrian Death Machine, released in 2008. A chaotic blend of humor and aggression that channels action movie nostalgia through relentless crossover thrash. 'Total Brutal' garnered attention for its unique concept and comedic theme, resonating particularly with fans of both thrash metal and pop culture. The album’s lead single, 'Get to the Choppa,' became a fan favorite and helped solidify the project's cult status within the crossover thrash genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Total Brutal sound like?

A chaotic blend of humor and aggression that channels action movie nostalgia through relentless crossover thrash. Rooted in crossover thrash.

What makes Total Brutal by Austrian Death Machine notable?

'Total Brutal' garnered attention for its unique concept and comedic theme, resonating particularly with fans of both thrash metal and pop culture. The album’s lead single, 'Get to the Choppa,' became a fan favorite and helped solidify the project's cult status within the crossover thrash genre. Released on January 1, 2008, 'Total Brutal' is the debut album from Austrian Death Machine, a side project of As I Lay Dying's Tim Lambesis. At this point in his career, Lambesis was already established in the metalcore scene but sought to explore a more playful and humorous approach to music, inspired by his love for Arnold Schwarzenegger films.

How many songs are on Total Brutal?

Total Brutal has 17 tracks, running approximately 38 minutes.

Tracklist

17 tracks·38:34

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

1 Hello California 1:25
2 Get to the Choppa Standout 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 Standout 3:34
6 Come With Me If You Want to Live Standout 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