If you haven't heard of Donnybrook by now, you must not be going to shows lately. Rising from the ashes of the infamous Hurricanrana, Donnybrook have taken Southern California by storm over the last six months, and have created quite a stir. Don't expect the metal of Hurricanrana though, Donnybrook are keeping it simple and heavy.

Musically, Donnybrook combine the heaviness of Madball with the overall feel and vibe of Death Threat. This EP is full of fast circle pit parts, mid tempo skank parts, and some of the most brutal breakdowns you've ever heard. The dual vocal attack of Dre and Bo Boozebag is unrelenting, and works well for the band. Often times, having more than one singer does more harm than good for a band, but in the case of Donnybrook, it works out rather well.

Lyrically, Donnybrook address personal issues and problems within the scene at large. A lot of people on messageboards tend to go after Donnybrooks lyrics for being simple or cheesy, but let's face it, that's all that they require. If they were attempting to create War and Peace over a three minute long hardcore song, it would sound stupid. If you can't deal with it, listen to something else. However, if you're a fan of brutal hardcore, why the fuck don't you already have this?

9/10 - Erick Pressman