Unholy Alliance – “Brain Cell”

Released in August 2021 by Nunny Dave Records, Brain Cell finds UK punk and crossover thrash veterans Unholy Alliance doubling down on their signature brand of high-velocity, unrelenting chaos. As confirmed by the tracklist in image_1eccb3.png, this 9-song powerhouse perfectly synthesizes the raw speed of early Discharge and the thunderous, heavy-metal-infused riffage of Motörhead, capturing the exact fury of the classic UK crossover movement. What makes the album so compelling is its ability to remain fiercely energetic and modern while staying true to the band’s deep underground roots, delivering tracks that feel like an adrenaline-fueled punch to the gut. The blistering pace of opener Schizoid sets a relentless tone, which carries directly into the driving, metallic crunch of The Rope Still Swings and the chaotic fury of Abra Cadaver. With a biting lyrical edge that targets systemic corruption on tracks like Conflict of Interest and Pharmacuetikill, the album serves as a definitive testament to a veteran band operating at the absolute peak of their aggressive, street-level power.

Track Listing:

1 SCHIZOID 2:07
2 THE ROPE STILL SWINGS 2:44
3 ABRA CADAVER 3:24
4 IT WAS COLD 4:45
5 CONFLICT OF INTEREST 3:34
6 PHARMACUETIKILL 3:49
7 DIE TRYING 3:18
8 ANGEL OF DELIGHT 4:28
9 WHAT IF 2:04