''Triple Brutal'' is the third album by the parody metal band, Austrian Death Machine. The album feature members of Carnifex,

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, and

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. The album was planned to be released by

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, but the label refused to release the album, so Lambesis signed to

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Critical reception

New Noise Magazine writer Jesse Striewski wrote "...those who enjoy their metal laced with an abundance of quotes from cheesy action flicks should not be let down." Gregory Heaney of

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wrote "Although the schtick can wear a bit thin at times, musically Triple Brutal is a solid album ready-made for the mosh pit, and those looking to get some cathartic metal that doesn't take itself too seriously, or maybe just a little more of The Governator, into their lives won't be disappointed." D.X. Ferris of

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wrote "Unlike its predecessors, Triple Brutal does not sound like a funny guy and his jovial friends enjoying themselves. Compared to Double Brutal, B3 is grittier, but in a way that seems at odds with the band’s core concept. Regardless of your position on Lambesis, Triple Brutal isn’t going to make you laugh. And if an album full of Schwarzenegger impressions and skits isn’t fun, what’s the point?" John Jackson of The Metal Resource reported "Overall, this is probably the best of the ADM albums from an overall song quality standpoint. Nothing will ever top hearing “Get to the Choppa” for the first time, but from start to finish, Triple Brutal is filled with fast, driving metal that can help anyone who is “looking a little bit like a noodle” get some “gymspiration” to get in “One More Rep”."

Controversy

The album was crowdfunded with several types of deals; one such deal was a workout with frontman

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and to receive a copy of the album. This was prior to Tim attempting to hire an undercover police officer as a

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to murder his wife.

Track listing

Personnel

;Austrian Death Machine *

- Vocals *

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- Vocals (track 5) *

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- Vocals (track 4) * Jon Cooke - Vocals (track 12) * Lorenzo "The Main Event" Antonucci Vocals (track 7), Songwriting (track 7) Guitars * Kevin Schwartz - Lead Guitars (track 5) * Wes Hauch - Lead Guitars (track 2) * Mark MacDonald - Lead Guitars (tracks 3, 18) * Chris Storey - Lead Guitars (track 6) *

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- Lead Guitars (track 5) * Doc Coyle - Lead Guitars (track 8) * Sean Swafford - Lead Guitars (track 7) *

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- Lead Guitars (track 17) * James "JP" Gericke - Rhythm Guitars, Bass, Songwriting (tracks 5, 9) Drums * Brandon Trahan - Drums (tracks 1-12, 14-18) * Christian Bass - Drums (track 13) ;Production * Alan Douches - Mastering * Elmo Arteaga - Assistant Engineering * Daniel Castleman - Producing, Engineering, Mixing * John Boecklin - Songwriting (track 2) *

Jordan Mancino Jordan Mancino (born May 22, 1983) is an American drummer. He has played with several metal acts as the official or as a live member, including As I Lay Dying, Killswitch Engage, and Wovenwar. Mancino, alongside the rest of AILD, have stated th ...

- Songwriting (track 6) * Josh Gilbert - Songwriting (tracks 6, 11) *

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- Songwriting (track 4) * Alexander Dietz - Songwriting (track 13) * Ryan Glisan - Songwriting (track 12) * Ed Repka - Cover art

References

External links

* {{Authority control 2014 albums Austrian Death Machine albums Artery Recordings albums