Brutality Will Prevail

Welsh hardcore band

Brutality Will Prevail

Origin| Cardiff, Wales
Genres|

* Metalcore
* sludge metal
* tough guy hardcore

Years active| 2005–2022[1]
Labels|

* Beatdown Hardwear
* Siege of Amida
* Purgatory
* Holy Roar
* Pinky Swear

Members| Louis Gauthier
Nick Rix
Jordan Murray
Marc Richards
Adam Gent
Past members| Gareth Arnold
Ajay Jones
Ash Gray
Craig Reynolds
Richard 'Dog' Dyas
Emlyn Lamb
James Goodman
Dale Williams
Adam Evans
Rohan Bishop
Huw Jones

Brutality Will Prevail (sometimes abbreviated BWP) were a Welsh hardcore punk band founded in Cardiff. Formed in 2005, the band went through significant lineup changes throughout their 17 year career, including seven years fronted by vocalist Ajay Jones who featured on their first three studio albums, and ten years fronted by Louis Gauthier. The band officially disbanded in 2022. They released six studio albums and six EPs, including two split EPs.

## History

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In 2005, vocalist Gareth Arnold, guitarist James Goodman, bassist Dale Williams and drummer Adam Evans formed Brutality Will Prevail. This lineup released the Life Is Our War EP later that year, before Arnold and Williams both departed.[2] Subsequently, Ajay Jones was hired as the band's vocalist and Emlyn Lamb as bassist.[3] Their debut album Forgotten Soul was released in 2009,[4] and their second Root of All Evil was released the following year.[5] In December 2011 and January 2012, they toured the United Kingdom and mainland Europe alongside Harm's Way and Dead End Path, including the January 2012 Outbreak Festival.[3] In March 2021, they toured the United Kingdom support the Acacia Strain alongside Hang the Bastard and TRC.[6]

In 2012, their third studio album Scatter the Ashes was released,[7] during this album's touring cycle, Jones departed from the band, citing that touring had led to the band becoming full time when he only wanted to ever do it part time.[8] Louis Gauthier joined the band as their new vocalist, as did Craig Reynolds as drummer. In November 2013, the band then entered the Monnow Valley recording studio to record their next album. Suspension of Consciousness was then announced on 27 January 2014, and officially released on 7 April.[9] On June, they played the 2013 Download Festival.[10] Guitarist Ash Gray departed from the band in 2015 to form Venom Prison.[11] and soon after Marc Richards rejoined the band on drums.[12] On 8 February 2017, they released the music video for the single "Penitence",[13] which was followed on 25 March 2017 by the release of their fifth studio album In Darkness.[14] Their sixth album Misery Sequence was released on 13 September 2019.[15] On 21 September 2021, the band announced they would be disbanding following a final tour during 2022.[16]

## Musical style

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Critics have categorised Brutality Will Prevail's music as metallic hardcore,[17][18] sludge metal,[19] tough guy hardcore,[20][18] and heavy hardcore,[21] often incorporating elements of doom metal,[22] Southern rock,[7] and post-rock.[23] The band's early EPs made use of a tough guy hardcore style, before departing into a heavier, more sludge-influenced hardcore sound by the time of their debut album Forgotten Soul.[18] Their songs are often feature slow tempos, groove-driven guitar riffs and anthemic vocal hooks.[24]

## Members

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Final lineup

* Louis Gauthier – vocals (2012–2022)
* Nick Rix – guitar (2008–2022)
* Jordan Murray – bass (2009–2022), guitar (2007–2009)
* Marc Richards – drums (2010–2012, 2015–2022)
* Adam Gent – guitar (2015–2022)

Former

* Gareth Arnold – vocals (2005)
* Dale Williams – bass (2005)
* Adam Evans – drums (2005–2007)
* James Goodman – guitar (2005–2008)
* Ajay Jones – vocals (2005–2012)
* Emlyn Lamb – bass (2005–2010)
* Richard "Dog" Dyas – drums (2007–2010)
* Ash Gray – guitar (2010–2015)
* Craig Reynolds – drums (2012–2015)

## Discography

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Studio albums

* Forgotten Soul (2009)
* Root of All Evil (2010)
* Scatter the Ashes (2012)
* Suspension of Consciousness (2014)
* In Dark Places (2017)
* Misery Sequence (2019)

EPs

* Life Is Our War (2005)
* Never Turn Back (2006)
* South Wales Kings (2007)
* Brutality Will Prevail / Hang the Bastard (2010; split EP with Hang the Bastard)
* Sleep Paralysis (2011)
* Brutality Will Prevail / Ark of the Covenant (2011; split EP with Ark of the Covenant)

## References

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1. ^ Hereth, Simon (21 September 2021). "NEWS BRUTALITY WILL PREVAIL LÖSEN SICH 2022 NACH 17 JAHREN AUF". Retrieved 24 September 2021.
2. ^ "BRUTALITY WILL PREVAIL BREAK UP (2005-2022)". Retrieved 3 October 2023.
3. ^ a b "Q&A: Brutality Will Prevail". 18 January 2012. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
4. ^ "10 Underrated Albums of the Early 2000s According to Trash Boat's Tobi Duncan". Loudwire. 7 September 2021. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
5. ^ Pott-Negrine, David. "Brutality Will Prevail The Root of all Evil". Archived from the original on 23 October 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
6. ^ "THE ACACIA STRAIN / TRC / BRUTALITY WILL PREVAIL / HANG THE BASTARD TOUR DATES". Retrieved 7 October 2023.
7. ^ a b Young, Nik (11 December 2012). "Brutality Will Prevail: Scatter The Ashes". Louder. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
8. ^ "Singer Ajay Jones Quits Brutality Will Prevail". Legendsarising.com. 30 December 2012. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
9. ^ "BRUTALITY WILL PREVAIL To Release 'Suspension Of Consciousness' In April". Blabbermouth.net. 30 January 2014. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
10. ^ "Architects, Bury Tomorrow, Brutality Will Prevail, The Ghost Inside and Many More Added to Download Festival". 18 February 2013. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
11. ^ Hutchcraft, Jak (24 June 2020). "This Death Metal Band Doesn't Sing About the Devil Because Humans Are Worse". Vice Media. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
12. ^ "BRITISH HARDCORE HEAVYWEIGHTS BRUTALITY WILL PREVAIL DISCUSS TOURING, NEW RECORD…". Retrieved 4 October 2023.
13. ^ Morton, Luke (8 February 2017). "How Brutality Will Prevail's new song heralds a return to their roots". Metal Hammer. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
14. ^ Godla, Frank (20 March 2017). "BRUTALITY WILL PREVAIL's In Dark Places Is Hardcore Meets Doom In a Brilliant New Way!". Metal Sucks. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
15. ^ Chatzopoulou, Eleonora. "REVIEW BRUTALITY WILL PREVAIL - "MISERY SEQUENCE"". Retrieved 7 October 2023.
16. ^ Hereth, Simon (21 September 2021). "BRUTALITY WILL PREVAIL WILL DISBAND IN 2022 AFTER 17 YEARS". Retrieved 7 October 2023.
17. ^ Vapour, DJ. "NEWS: Brutality Will Prevail are denying the truth?". Retrieved 7 October 2023.
18. ^ a b c "Brutality Will Prevail - Root Of All Evil review". SWNK. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
19. ^ Forward, Jordan (2 March 2014). "12 Hell-Raising Tracks To P*ss People Off With". WhatCulture. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
20. ^ Atkinson, Guy (20 March 2013). "Cancer Bats: The Cockpit, Leeds". Counterfeit Magazine. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
21. ^ Kamiński, Karol (20 September 2021). "BRUTALITY WILL PREVAIL break up (2005-2022)". IDIOTEQ. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
22. ^ Sims, Eddie (27 March 2017). "ALBUM REVIEW: In Dark Places – Brutality Will Prevail". Retrieved 4 October 2023.
23. ^ DAVENPORT, JAMES. "BRUTALITY WILL PREVAIL – 'IN DARK PLACES'". Retrieved 5 October 2023.
24. ^ Hearn, Chris (22 November 2012). "Brutality Will Prevail: Scatter the Ashes – album review". Louder Than War. Retrieved 3 October 2023.

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