In the Key of Devastation...

Right up until their break-up, Breach played a ferocious brand of noisy metal that was pretty much done in almost complete obscurity to most people. This applied to me too, as I didn't run across Breach until sometime late in their tenure with Relapse records where they saw the release of one of their albums, Venom. The first album I heard from the band was probably the same as most, that being 2001's Kollapse. I am not sure if it was the right way to get into the band as I've found over the years that Breach was undoubtedly a band that only got better with each release. Going back and finding their earlier releases wasn't as rewarding for me as I imagine it would of been to start with this band and see them progress as they did. However, either way they were still a great band to get into and follow for the short time that I could before their demise shortly after the release of Kollapse.

Breach was most notable for their ferociously dense thrashy sound that got them comparisons to bands like Neurosis, Unsane, or Isis. However, Breach was a bit different and unique in the sense that they played a much darker chaotic style of music that was way more pummeling and felt as if it could engulf the listener at any moment under it's own weight. The distorted vocals from singer Tomas when maniacally screamed alongside a wall of guitar noise was an absolutely devastating sound that really I've only heard a band like Breach make so harshly realized. Breach was one of those bands, as lame and cliche as it may sound, was able to take a ton of it's influences and make it a all work flawlessly. Starting from their earlier post-hardcore sound on Friction adding elements of noise and post-rock into their abrasive sound all the way up until their break up. If you're interested in more information on the band, some can be found here.

Breach - Deadheads [MP3] (It's Me God)
Breach - Helldrivers [MP3] (Venom)
Breach - Diablo [MP3] (Venom)
Breach - Murder Kings and Killer Queens [MP3] (Kollapse)

Most of their albums can be found on major sites like Amazon, but you'll find that they are either expensive imports or out of print. So finding them used might be your best bet. However, if you're looking for a cheap and easy intro to the band, you can lay down 5 bucks over at Amazon or probably any other online retailer for their full length album Venom. Don't let the price mislead you, it's a great album at an even better price.

Buy Breach albums here!