Brutal Truth were a New York City based grindcore band that formed in 1990 and disbanded in 1999. They were one of the pioneers of grindcore who enjoyed world wide success, particularly in Japan and Australia.
Originally signed to Earache Records, Brutal Truth ended their career with Relapse Records, known for its great roster of grindcore acts.
In 2001, The Guinness world book of records awarded Brutal Truth the record for Shortest Music Video Ever for their video, Collateral Damage which weighs in at 2.18 seconds long and consists of 48 still images in rapid succession followed by a clip of an explosion.
Drummer Rich Hoak now provides vocals and drums for a new project titled Total Fucking Destruction. Kevin Sharp released an album with Venomous Concept in 2004, a hardcore punk band featuring members from The Melvins and Napalm Death
Genre: Death metal, Grindcore
Country: USA
Status: Dissolved
Time: 1990-1999
Rich Hoak - Drums
Dan Lilker - Bass
Brent McCarty - Guitar
Kevin Sharp - Vocals (ex-WGHR DJ)
Extreme Conditions Demand Extreme Responses (1992)
Perpentual Conversion (1992)
Ill Neglect (1992)
Birth of Ignorance (1993)
Need to Control (1994)
Kill Trend Suicide (1996)
Sounds of the Animal Kingdom (1997)
Goodbye Cruel World! (1999)
For Drug Crazed Grindfreaks Only! Live at Noctum Studios (2000) (Finland only)
Originally signed to Earache Records, Brutal Truth ended their career with Relapse Records, known for its great roster of grindcore acts.
In 2001, The Guinness world book of records awarded Brutal Truth the record for Shortest Music Video Ever for their video, Collateral Damage which weighs in at 2.18 seconds long and consists of 48 still images in rapid succession followed by a clip of an explosion.
Drummer Rich Hoak now provides vocals and drums for a new project titled Total Fucking Destruction. Kevin Sharp released an album with Venomous Concept in 2004, a hardcore punk band featuring members from The Melvins and Napalm Death