| Brain Drill | |
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| Origin | Santa Cruz, California, United States |
| Genres | Technical death metal Grindcore[1] |
| Years active | Since 2005 |
| Labels | Metal Blade |
| Website | www.myspace.com/braindrill |
| Members | |
| Dylan Ruskin Steve Rathjen Ron Casey Ivan Munguia |
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| Former members | |
| Marco Pitruzzella Andre Cornejo Jeff Hughell Joe Bondra |
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Brain Drill is a technical death metal band formed in 2005 from Ben Lomond, California. They are signed to Metal Blade Records and released their full length debut album entitled Apocalyptic Feasting on February 5th, 2008. Rumors of Brain Drill's break up began on March 19th 2008. Founding member Dylan Ruskin originally said Brain Drill was finished when the other three band members left, but now Brain Drill has a full line-up again and are ready to tour again. Steve Rathjen rejoined less than two weeks after leaving. Also a new drummer named Joe Bondra (who has recently been replaced by Ron Casey), and a new bassist named Ivan Munguia have joined the band. The band is currently writing new music and is expected to release a new album within the following year and go on tour supporting it.
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Originally meant to be a side project,[1] Brain Drill was formed in 2005 by guitarist Dylan Ruskin after parting from his main band Burn at the Stake.[2] Dylan began looking for drummers, eventually finding Marco Pitruzella (former drummer of Vile, Vital Remains, The Faceless and other extreme metal bands).[2] After a few months of jam sessions, vocalist Steve Rathjen joined the band.[1] The trio entered Castle Ultimate Studios with producer Zack Ohren and recorded their six-track EP, dubbed The Parasites, during March and May 2006.[1] In the meantime, Rathjen left the band being replaced by former Dead Syndicate singer Andre Cornejo.[2] Former Vile bassist Jeff Hughell was added to the band as the new and permanent member. Rathjen returned ultimately to reclaim the voice of Brain Drill.[2]
In a 2007 interview, Cannibal Corpse's Alex Webster recommended Brain Drill to Metal Blade label, who signed the band later that year.[3] The band again entered at Castle Ultimate Studios with the producer Zack Ohren, this time to work on their debut full-length, recorded during August 2007. Brain Drill's follow-up to 2006 EP, Apocalyptic Feasting was released in February 5, 2008 by Metal Blade.[4]
Shortly after the release of Apocalyptic Feasting, both members Marco Pitruzzella and Jeff Hughell left the band due to touring complications. Based on a statement from Dylan Ruskin that was posted on the group's MySpace page, it appeared that Brain Drill had split up.[5] Soon after, the rumors were denied,[6] and the band started looking for a new drummer and bassist.[7]
Brain Drill will be entering Castle Ultimate studios with Zack Ohren in December 2009 to record their sophmore album to be released on Metal Blade Records.
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