“Brutal” is too cliché to describe Sworn Enemy’s “The Beginning of the End” (Abacus Records). These guys are not wasting any time in making statements, so if a one word description is what you’re looking for how about “excruciating”. The band shows no mercy or patience for the weak, lost or confused listener. From the first track “Forgotten,” this release will impair your ability to walk and think straight. Throughout it’s filled with solid riffs and crushing double bass beats, which the band delivers on each of the 11 enclosed tracks. My personal favorites are “The Beginning of the End,” “Save Your Breath”, and “No Second Chances.” The death squad known as Sworn Enemy reigns from Queens, New York; and has one goal with this sophomore release: to demand the respect of true fans of heavy, brutal music!
“The Beginning of the End” immensely stands above out amongst the hardcore genre. After touring with Anthrax, Sworn Enemy will embark on a headline tour around the states. They have been recognized as a hard, non stop touring band; delivering the goods at each performance. Just be warned, when they come to town (which they did here in San Antonio on March 20th, 2006) to be prepared for utter chaos. Any questions about what I’m saying?....then, let me refer you to the track “We hate”; therein you will be told what to expect if you’re a weak, lost and confused soul.

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