Hailing from upstate New York, this trio features brothers (get it? BRO-tality?) Bryce Maopolski (guitar/vocals) and Reece Maopolski (bass/vocals) along with drummer John Haring. They’ve been cranking out metal tunes since at least as early as 2019, when the members were still in their teenage years.
What I’ve found impressive about the band–besides their positive lyrical emphasis on a wide range of topics from faith to mental illness–is how they manage to tastefully incorporate both contemporary and classic influences from across the metal spectrum. Usually described as a thrash band (which is accurate), they also incorporate lots of groove, a penchant for melody, and plenty of technical and progressive touches, recalling predecessors like Believer and Extol.
They’ve released 2 EPs, and just recently released their third full-length album, Jaws of the Earth, released earlier this year. “Animalistic” is taken from the album.