Review:
Just what the world was missing, a tribute “band” to the greatest action hero of our time, “The Governator” Arnold Schwarzenegger. This band, however, isn’t much of a band at all. This is basically just a side project for As I Lay Dying’s frontman, Tim Lambesis with the help of Chad Ackermann providing the voice of The Oak. Double Brutal is the follow-up to the 2008’s, Total Brutal. Creatively titled the album is a double disc featuring all originals for the first half, and covers that relate to Schwarzenegger movies make up the 2nd disc.
I don’t know where to even start for this. It pretty much sounds like I expected. Musically it’s mostly metalcore but at times contains some pretty solid, straight forward thrash, and then will completely change into your standard deathcore. For just one man making all the music, the songs came together rather nicely and are somewhat enjoyable. Since this is an Arnold themed band, it would not be complete without your standard inputs from the California governor throughout each song. The skits are the highlights of the entire album as we get to listen to Ackermann, who sounds pretty identical to the main source, spout off utter nonsense that is in true Arnold fashion. You’ll get a heavy dose of your favorite Arnold lines, so don’t worry.
The second disc contains nothing but covers that in some way relate to Arnold movies. Metallica’s “Trapped Under Ice”, Megadeth;’s “Killing Is My Business…” and Judas Priest’s “Hell Bent For Leather” are the highlights of the second disc. Musically the songs are pretty much a clone of the originals but with the Arnold interjections they definitely take on a comedy element all their own.
For as interesting as this record was, it’s just a parody record and will eventually lose its appeal. I’ve listened to the entire record through about 3 times now and it’s already losing its gusto. If you are really into the idea of having a metalcore act doing an album that is pure testosterone and stupidity or you are just that obsessed with Arnold, then you might dig this record. If you don’t fall directly into either of those categories, I’d suggest just trying to find someone that does and have them give you a quick listen.
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