Do I-REMAIN revolutionize the metalcore scene? No, they do not! But already at this time it has to be said, that the stuff the Britain’s are playing is well played Metalcore, which was much worse played in the time before by several bands. Perhaps one reason for this can be found in history: the guys from Stockport are playing together since 2003. They founded originally to have some great jam sessions. But the growing fan-base throw a monkey wrench into their plan. The crowd made them to record their full length album Brutality Of Terror. For the sake of completeness it has to be said that in the 4 years before I-REMAIN released one demo which rose up to the demo of the month in the Metal Hammer issue November 2004. But back to their current album: Their strength can clearly being found in the brutal and aggressive parts. Listen to the first three songs and you know what I mean. More experimental stuff is played as of 2nd Method Of Death: some melody lines are attached, becoming more heavy on Nu-School, allow the technique full bent. Fortunately I-REMAIN don’t lose sight of brutality and aggression. It’s consequential that the Mr. H’s turntables and samples are set sporadic. Slayer and Slipknot are named as influences, but it’s suitable to only a limited extend. The latter can the inspiration for some parts, but Slayer is exorbitant, except for one riff in Incinerator. The similes to the Metalcore scene-heroes suits better. Nevertheless Brutality Of Terror invites you to a sweaty moshpit with its fat sound. Even if the brutality of the real terror isn’t reached with this album: well earned seven points.