Brotality

Brotality is an American thrash and groove metal band that originated out of Narrowsburg, New York in the United States. The band began in 2016 between brothers Bryce (guitars/vocals) and Reece Maopolski (bass/vocals). In 2018, the band was joined by Liam Fenton on drums and the band began to record and perform shows alongside the likes of Knocked Loose,[4] Red,[4] Deep Purple,[2] and Judas Priest.[2] The band cites Mastodon, Alice Cooper, Metallica, Silent Planet, August Burns Red, and many others as influences.[5][6]

Brotality
OriginNarrowsburg, New York, U.S.
Genresgroove metal, thrash metal,[1] Christian metal[2]
Years active2016–present
LabelsRottweiler
Associated actsBreach the Barrier[3]
WebsiteBrotality on Facebook
MembersBryce Maopolski
Reece Maopolski
Liam Fenton

History

Brotality began in 2016 between brothers Bryce and Reece Maopolski who performed guitars and bass, respectfully, with both handling vocals. The band, however, did not come to completion until the brothers met Liam Fenton in 2018, who would join the band on drums.[7] With Fenton in the band, the three began recording their debut EP, which was titled Hypernova.[8] Later that year, in September 2018, the band would open for both Deep Purple and Judas Priest.[2][7] The following year, the band released "Painmonger", followed by their sophomore EP titled The Provocation in March 2019.[3] In September 2019, the band released "Legions Fall", set to be their debut single off their upcoming album.[3][9]

In March 2020, the band signed with Rottweiler Records, a label out of Fort Wayne, Indiana, which is also home to bands such as Symphony of Heaven, Taking the Head of Goliath, Soul Embraced, and Skald in Veum.[5][10] Their signing also saw the release of their next single, "Salting the Wound".[5] On June 26, 2020, the band debuted their lyric video for "Spiral Out", which would later release on July 3.[11][12] The band also participated in a tribute show to Steve Rowe of Mortification, which was put on by Exodo Festival, covering the song "Gut Wrench" off of Primitive Rhythm Machine.[13]

On October 16, 2020, the band released their second D45, Foxhole, which featured both "Foxhole" and "Dirtnap". On October 17, 2020, the band premiered their debut music video, "Foxhole".[14] The band is preparing to release their debut album through Rottweiler Records in early 2021.[14] The band's debut album, Worldwide Desolation, was released on February 5, 2021 through Rottweiler to very positive reviews.

Members
Current
  • Bryce Maopolski – guitars, vocals (2016–present)
  • Reece Maopolski – bass, vocals (2016–present)
  • Liam Fenton – drums, backing vocals (2018–present)

Discography
Studio albums
  • Worldwide Desolation (2021)
EPs
  • Hypernova (2018)
  • The Provocation (2019)
  • Foxhole (2020)
  • Prisoners of the Abyss (2020)
Singles
  • "Painmonger" (2019)
  • "Legions Fall" (2019)
  • "Salting the Wound" (2020)
  • "Spiral Out" (2020)
  • "Foxhole" (2020)
  • "Dirtnap" (2020)
  • "Prisoners of the Abyss (2020)

References
  1. Van Pelt, Doug (March 13, 2019). "The Young Dudes in BROTALITY Just Wanna Rock". Heaven's Metal Magazine.
  2. "Brotality: A Band Of Brothers Rocking The Metal Scene For Christ". Solomon's Porch Podcast. March 31, 2020. Retrieved October 18, 2020.
  3. Hoffenberg, DJ Dave (November 6, 2019). "Rockin' the Region with Brotality". Mountain Times. Retrieved October 18, 2020.
  4. Moss, Iain (October 1, 2020). "Brotality Releases Foxhole to Radio". JesusWired. Retrieved October 18, 2020.
  5. thrashboy (March 25, 2020). "Metal Band 'Brotality' Signs With Rottweiler Records". The Metal Resource. Retrieved October 18, 2020.
  6. Brotality on Facebook
  7. Charles Fox, Jonathan (April 21, 2020). "Meet Brotality: Heavy Metal's "Brothers in Faith"". River Reporter. Retrieved October 18, 2020.
  8. xtwogplays (March 17, 2019). "Brotality". Encyclopedia Metallum. Retrieved October 18, 2020.
  9. Michaels, Mick (September 30, 2019). "Catch A Rising Star Series: Interview With The Band Brotality". The Cosmick View. Retrieved October 18, 2020.
  10. Beard, Mason (March 24, 2020). "Bro, there's a new band on Rottweiler Records". The Metal Onslaught. Retrieved October 18, 2020.
  11. Sullivan, Christian (June 26, 2020). "Brotality Spiraling Out...Exclusive Lyric Video Drops". The Metal Onslaught. Retrieved October 18, 2020.
  12. thrashboy (July 4, 2020). "Metal Band 'Brotality' Releases "Spiral Out" Digital 45". The Metal Resource. Retrieved October 18, 2020.
  13. ""BROTALITY" DE NUEVA YORK EN EL TRIBUTO A "MORTIFICATION"". Facebook. September 27, 2020. Retrieved October 18, 2020.
  14. thrashboy (October 17, 2020). "Brotality 'Foxhole' – Exclusive Music Video Premiere". The Metal Resource. Retrieved October 18, 2020.
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