New York grindcore primitives Brutal Truth formed in 1990, originally comprising singer Kevin Sharp, guitarist Brent "Gurn" McCarthy, bassist Dan Lilker, and drummer Scott Lewis. Signing to the Earache label, the group released its debut album, Extreme Conditions Demand Extreme Responses, in 1992; drummer Rich Hoak replaced Lewis to record the follow-up, 1994's Need to Control. Upon signing to Relapse, Brutal Truth resurfaced two years later with Kill Trend Suicide; Sounds of the Animal Kingdom followed in 1997, while 1999's Goodbye Cruel World compiled two discs of live material and rarities. September 2000 saw the release of For Drug Crazed Grindfreaks Only! Live at Noctum Studios. ~ Jason Ankeny, Rovi
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Brutal Truth plays uncompromising grindcore and deathgrind, known for blistering speeds and landmark releases on labels like Earache and Relapse. Follow Brutal Truth on Mood.
Brutal Truth was formed in New York City in 1990 by bassist Dan Lilker.
Their notable albums include their 1992 debut Extreme Conditions Demand Extreme Responses and 1994's Need to Control.
