The highpoint of Brain Drill's new album, Apocalyptic Feasting, is undoubtedly the insane performance by drummer Lord Marco Pitruzzella. The band plays at maximum velocity, often sounding inhuman. Pitruzzella previously played in extreme metal bands like Vital Remains, Vile and many others.

Brain Drill's style falls somewhere in the realm of grindcore, technical death metal and "noisecore." The definition of “technical” in metal these days usually means material that is often unexpected and difficult to play. Experimentation also is an important aspect of this style. For the most part, this nails down Brain Drill's sound, though they often become lost in their own songs. Steve Rathjen is the vocalist, and he shifts between growls, guttural barks and the occasional high-pitched scream. I remember Glen Benton of Deicide being one of the first to do this and it seems like almost every extreme act is now incorporating this into their sound. Bassist Jeff Hughell invented a 10-finger tapping technique using a seven string bass to match the high-speed of the rest of the band. However, the bass low in the mix. In other words, despite the extremity of this outing, Apocalyptic Feasting doesn't have a heavy low-end to devastate speakers and amplifiers like it should. I was expecting the foundation of my home to rattle, but that didn't happen. Brain Drill is at its best when they find a specific style or pattern and stick with it, allowing the songs to play themselves out. “The Parasites” and “Revelation” are my picks off of this album. Both are fast yet death metal oriented and pay homage to the old school while adding modern styles. The experimentation, while still present, is toned down on these tracks.

The members of Brain Drill are skilled extreme metal musicians. No question there. This is showcased throughout Apocalyptic Feasting. The band is gaining momentum through MySpace and was named number eight in the top MySpace grindcore band charts. They also have played with the likes of All Shall Perish, Cannibal Corpse and Job for a Cowboy. These technical-type acts aren't really my style. I prefer a more groove-oriented guitar sound with lots of rhythm. There's too much playing and toying for me. However, this album is worth checking out for the drumming alone.