Description

Hostility – Brick – Cassette

Hostility’s Brick, released in 1995 on Century Media Records, is a forceful entry into the groove and thrash metal genres, combining aggressive riffs with hardcore influences. This full-length album captures Hostility’s intense sound with driving guitar riffs, growling vocals, and a raw, unfiltered energy that appeals to fans of Pantera and other heavy metal icons of the time.

Brick is characterized by heavy, groove-oriented riffs that maintain a gritty and unrefined texture. Songs blend thrash metal speed with hardcore energy, underpinned by double bass drumming and razor-sharp guitar solos. Hostility’s lyrical themes reflect frustration, anger, and resilience, often critiquing societal issues or reflecting on personal struggles. The album’s raw, unpolished sound gives it an underground feel, aligning with the DIY ethos that many hardcore and thrash bands of the era embodied.

Notable Tracks

‘Spine’ – Kicking off the album with high energy, this track features aggressive guitar riffs and relentless drumming, setting a powerful tone.

‘Face to Face’ – A fan favorite, this track combines intense riffing with lyrics that reflect defiance and personal strength, showcasing the band’s gritty sound.

‘Remember When’ – Slower in tempo but heavy in impact, this track balances aggression with melodic undertones, providing a slight shift in pace.

‘Goodbye’ – Unique as the album’s ballad, “Goodbye” introduces a more introspective tone with a slower, haunting rhythm and lyrics that offer a departure from the album’s heavier themes.

‘Black Diamond’ – Hostility covers this KISS classic, infusing it with their signature raw sound, reinterpreting the original’s rock essence through a thrash metal lens.

Recorded at Red House Recording Studio in Kansas, Brick has a straightforward, gritty production style that enhances the aggressive, DIY sound. Co-produced by Ed Rose and the band, the album’s sound reflects the heavy, unpolished aesthetic popular in mid-90s metal, balancing the intensity of the guitars with thundering bass and pounding drums.

Brick resonated with underground metal fans, appreciated for its straightforward, intense approach to thrash and groove metal. While it may not have achieved mainstream success, the album maintains a loyal following among fans of raw, unrefined metal that blends thrash speed with hardcore grit. For those exploring the roots of 90s thrash and groove, Brick provides a powerful listening experience that captures the essence of the era’s heavy music scene.

Track Listing

1. Spine
2. Face To Face
3. Remember When
4. Above
5. Don’t Fuck With Me
6. Goodbye
7. Chump
8. More Air
9. Self Belief
10. One Wrong Word
11. Black Diamond