The 1987 Canadian Thrash Metal classic, raw, relentless, remastered and re-issued! Raw and intense Crossover infused Thrash Metal from 1987 that any 80’s Thrasher must know. 1987 was a big year for Canadian Thrash. Bands like Voivod, Razor, Piledriver and Sacrifice had already done the groundwork over the previous few years but 1987 would be there year that saw the local scene taking the next step in its evolution with a new generation of bands making their initial forays into the world of recorded music. Amongst them were outfits like Slaughter, Infernal Majesty and four-piece Montreal Thrashers D.B.C. (otherwise known as Dead Brain Cells). D.B.C. had only formed in February of the previous year but had wasted no time in delivering their self-titled debut album in partnership with well-respected New York metal label Combat Records who had already made quite a name for themselves in the underground scene. Combat brought in experienced campaigners Steve Sinclair & Randy Burns to handle the production & engineering duties; each possessing some imposing resumes. It almost sounds too good to believe for a young Canadian band that had yet to make a name for themselves but such was the scenario D.B.C. saw themselves in when they made their way into the studio for the first time. As with so many 80’s metal releases, the cover artwork for “Dead Brain Cells” is a cheap & nasty affair that was drawn by bass playing front man Phil Dakin. It would likely be the main contributing factor to D.B.C. not having made the commercial impact they deserved. Thankfully these aesthetic issues are not representative of the musical quality contained within. Sinclair & Burns’ production job is actually very good & presents DBC in a very positive light. “Dead Brain Cells” certainly sounds of its time however there’s a great energy to this music that gives the band every chance of impressing the listener.