They released their debut album Screams of Anguish in 1993 and went on a European tour with Hypocrisy in the beginning of 1994. A second album was released in 1994, titled When the Sky Turns Black a second European tour followed in 1995, in support of Bolt Thrower[1]. After a third album In Mourning the band split up in 1997. In 2001, the band was revived with original member Larry Sapp and released a demo and started working on a new album. Larry Sapp died on 3 May 2004, causing the split-up of the band. Update: Larry Sapp did not pass away, he became a woman (according to Jeff Acres in a 2008 interview).
The Past
Brutality Lyrics
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Collected through time
Haunting past constant thinking
Reflections of memories
Looking for reasons
Must live for reality
Absorb the knowledge
Unknown powers now revealed
Mind capabilities growing
Future uncertain
Fate will take you there
Transformation to oneself
Newday will come
Strive for dreams
Reconstruction through time
Depression soon will overcome
Time for self preservation
Others left behind
No time wasted
Opening eyes
Seeing what must be done
Destiny unfolds travels abroad
Feeling of guilt
Obey your thoughts
Quest for answers
Hidden in sadness
Path leads forward
New millennium
Show the truth
Life has just begun
The lyrics of Brutality's song "The Past" speak of a person's struggle to let go of their past and move forward. They are haunted by memories and feelings of guilt, and they seek to understand their experiences and find a path towards a better future. The song encourages listeners to reflect on their past, gain knowledge from it, and use that knowledge to become stronger and build a better future for themselves.
The first verse describes the feeling of being stripped of all possessions collected through time. This can be interpreted as a metaphor for the loss of identity that comes from being consumed by the past. The haunting past and constant thinking reflect the struggle of being unable to let go of memories, which can be debilitating. The second verse encourages listeners to find reasons to live in reality. It suggests that one needs to gain knowledge and strength through perception, which is our ability to interpret and understand our experiences.
The third verse speaks about the transformation of the self and the hope for a new day to come. If one strives for their dreams and puts in the necessary effort, even the most daunting tasks can be accomplished. However, the final verse warns that depression can quickly take hold if self-preservation is not a priority. The path forward is through questing for answers, obeying one's thoughts, and ultimately showing the truth that life has just begun.
Line by Line Meaning
Stripped of all possessions
All material belongings lost or gone
Collected through time
Treasured memories of the past
Haunting past constant thinking
Past events & memories kept replaying in mind
Reflections of memories
Memories floating in the mind
Looking for reasons
Searching for explanations and understanding
Must live for reality
Must deal with the present situation and not dwell on the past
Absorb the knowledge
Take in wisdom and learn from experiences
Gaining strength through perception
Getting stronger and wiser through observation and insight
Unknown powers now revealed
Hidden abilities now shown and recognized
Mind capabilities growing
Mental power growing steadily
Future uncertain
Unsure of what lies ahead
Fate will take you there
Circumstances beyond control will lead to the future
Transformation to oneself
Changing for a better version of self
Newday will come
A new dawn approaching
Strive for dreams
Work hard to achieve aspirations
Reconstruction through time
Building up again with time
Depression soon will overcome
Sadness will soon overpower
Time for self preservation
Moment to focus on self to avoid damage
Others left behind
People from past are not present anymore
No time wasted
Efficient use of time
Opening eyes
Realizing what's really there
Seeing what must be done
Understanding what should be taken care of next
Destiny unfolds travels abroad
Future reveals itself on unknown journeys
Feeling of guilt
Remorse for past actions
Obey your thoughts
Following inner feelings and choices
Quest for answers
Search for concrete solutions
Hidden in sadness
Hiding behind negative emotions
Path leads forward
Direction to move ahead with life
New millennium
New era of living
Show the truth
Be sincere and truthful
Life has just begun
Life journey just started
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João Correia
Got this promo from NB before it came out, and I was totally hooked. This is a classic in all senses, and it go so unnoticed...
Eviloz
That's right there is world class solo for god sake! Underrated, mainstream death metal bands not even close.
Dibos 666
One of the best Death-metal mid-tempo, in slow style ov the Creation !
domeservice
scotts vocal among this brutal act of groove is awesome. Brutality must resurect. Kom tilbage og levere death metal som det skal lyde.
Erc Misanthrope
lolz IS IN THE WEB ADDRESS. THE INTERNET MUST HAVE BEEN LIKE lolz THIS IS THE BEST FUCKING SOLO I EVER HEARD