DESTROY MY BRAINS Wreak Sheer Havoc on 6th LP ‘Wilt’
~Doomed & Stoned Debuts~
By Billy Goate
Artwork by Naufal Alwy
There's something cathartic about heavy music, especially music that confronts the darkest aspects of human existence, from pain and misery to addiction and the abuses of power. We can all identify with how twisted the world can be.
If it's churning, caustic vibes you're seeking, look no further than the frozen prairies of Canada for DESTROY MY BRAINS. Since 2014, founding members Jarret Beach (vocals, guitar) and Jadan Paluck (drums) have been punching out one roaring album after another, joined by second guitarist Chase Shorter and bassist Rob Hayman for yet another offering, 'Wilt' (2026).
The the feisty 7 tracker presents a stark view of human nature, confronting the visceral horror of flesh and blood ("Avulsion"), a messed up home life ("Spill," "Wilt"), Satanic ambitions ("Burn the Virgin"), obsessive thinking patterns ("OCI"), and degeneration framed as social revolt ("Decontribute").
Along the way, there are some arresting musical moments, such as the take charge opening chords of "Avulsion," the ominous drumbeat in the middle of "Spill," the doomy, surreal ending to "Downgrade," the stompingly emphatic chorus of the album's namesake track.
Lyrically, every song is a raw flow of emotion and once you know what's being sung, you can really appreciate the delivery. The vocals are as strong as ever, gravelly tones guiding us to the smoldering pits of downtuned chords and smokey dissonance. Some songs give off a snarly tone that made me think ol' Cobra Commander himself (especially on "Downgrade"). Jarret even achieves a hissing effect at times, as though spewing a mist of corrosive acid. The rest of the band releases powerful percussive charge to match the intensity. It's really an all-hands-on-deck crew here, with everyone wreaking havoc.
You may not always be in the mood to rage, but when you are you'll definitely want Destroy My Brains on deck to lead the charge. Look for the mosh on Friday, August 14th, when Wilt is unleashed upon the world (get it here).
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Wilt by Destroy My Brains
SOME BUZZ
From the frozen prairies of Lloydminster, Canada, corrosive doom/sludge quartet Destroy My Brains returns with "WILT", their most vicious, emotionally ruinous, and musically sharpened album. Out as of August 14th, "WILT" marks the final chapter in the band’s long‑planned W.I.L.T. series (Worthless, InsignifiCan't, Lifeless, Tormented), a five‑album descent into self‑destruction, trauma, and sonic decay.
Formed when vocalist Jarret and drummer Jadan decided to turn daily basement jams and a massive bong hit from the Green Spiritual Bastard into a real band, Destroy My Brains have spent years refining their brand of corrosive, melting, abhorrent, Crowbar‑worshipping sludge. Their music has always been a celebration of self‑destruction, a philosophy embedded in the band name itself, and "WILT" pushes that ethos to its bleakest extreme.
Recorded at Doom Tomb Recording Studio, "WILT" is the band’s most accomplished production yet. Every element has been pushed further with its pounding grooves and heavy‑as‑sin chugs. It unleashes soul‑removing drums from Jadan, thick, thunderous bass from Rob, fuzz‑soaked riffs from Chase, and ear‑scorching vocals from Jarret. Destroy My Brains didn’t reinvent their sound; they perfected it. "WILT" is the culmination of everything they’ve ever done, turned louder, darker, and more devastating.
Each track on "WILT" drags the listener deeper into Destroy My Brains’ signature world of ruin, trauma, and corrosive sludge. "OCI" erupts in a frantic OCD‑driven implosion, while "Burn the Virgin" descends into ritual sacrifice and infernal doom. "Decontribute" rejects societal expectations entirely, serving as a manifesto of degeneracy, and "Avulsion" uses the tearing of flesh as a metaphor for lifelong psychological torment.
"Downgrade" blends punk and sludge into a tale of manipulation, overdose, and Satanic delusion, captured visually in a chilling ShadowScape Pictures video. "Spill" confronts childhood violence and emotional shutdown, while the 11‑minute title track "Wilt" stands as the tragic, devastating finale, tackling child abuse with some of the darkest sonic moments in the band’s history.
"As a whole, the album is an ode to pain, trauma, and hate so thick you can touch it. It's riffs on top of riffs, and songs about ruin and degradation. This album is not for the average listener lyrically, but the music is going to pull people in without knowing what the songs are about. I can't wait to subliminally fuck with people's minds," adds Jarret.
Recommended for fans of Eyehategod, Crowbar, Buzzov*en, Acid Bath, and Electric Wizard, Destroy My Brains' "WILT" is available on all digital platforms as of August 14th, 2026.
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