REVIEW of “Genocide” by Johnston Brimstone
Now that we’ve got the official lyrics locked in, this track transforms from a visceral roar into a chilling, ironic sermon. Dropped October 10, 2025, as part of the unnamed EP trio, “Genocide” isn’t just heavy—it’s a psychological gut-punch, a satirical indictment of power, denial, and false salvation. Let’s tear it apart, line by line.
Lyrics Breakdown: A Masterclass in Dark Irony
Genocide / Genocide / Close your eyes / Close your eyes
Believe my lies / Believe my lies / Let children die
The song opens with a hypnotic, almost cult-like chant—repetitive, brainwashing, manic. It’s not a war cry; it’s a propaganda hymn. Brimstone embodies the voice of corrupt leaders, religious zealots, or media manipulators—anyone who justifies atrocity with blind obedience. “Close your eyes” isn’t a lullaby; it’s a command to ignore reality.
We are the chosen ones / We can lie / We can lie / On judgment day / We’ll be okay
Pure delusion. This is the psychology of the oppressor: divine exemption. The “chosen ones” believe their lies are sanctified, that morality bends for them. It’s a direct jab at nationalist, religious, or political exceptionalism—“We’re above judgment.”
I wanna cry / You better cry
A flicker of humanity? Or mockery? The “I wanna cry” feels like crocodile tears—performative grief from those in power. “You better cry” flips it: victims must suffer in silence, while perpetrators demand sympathy.
Genocide / You cannot hide / The end is nigh / He’ll make it right
Here comes the twist: apocalyptic accountability. The repetition of “Genocide” now sounds like a death knell. “He’ll make it right” isn’t comfort—it’s divine retribution. God isn’t on their side. He’s coming for them.
On Judgment Day / You will pay / God will reign / No more lies / No more crimes / Yes to life / Yes to life / Yes to life
The tone flips. The manic chant collapses into a triumphant, almost gospel-like affirmation. This isn’t redemption for the liars—it’s condemnation. The “Yes to life” is a war cry for the silenced, the survivors, the truth-tellers. It’s not hope for the guilty; it’s hope after their fall.
Sound & Delivery: Hypnotic Rage Meets Theatrical Fury
Vocals: Brimstone alternates between sneering spoken-word, venomous screams, and eerie clean chants—especially in the “Close your eyes” sections. JB’s distorted backing vocals amplify the cult-brainwash vibe.
Music: Relentless double-kick pulse under glitchy synths and downtuned riffs. The chorus drops like a guillotine—boom, chant, silence, boom. The final “Yes to life” section explodes into a wall of sound: uplifting, defiant, cleansing.
Production: Raw but surgical. Every repetition is intentional—like a ritual. The electronic glitches in the background? That’s the static of lies breaking down.
Themes: A Mirror to Power, A Warning to the Complicit
This isn’t just anti-war or anti-atrocity—it’s anti-denial. Brimstone forces you to inhabit the mind of the monster, then rips the mask off. It’s: A critique of blind faith in authority (“Believe my lies”)
A takedown of moral relativism (“We’ll be okay”)
A prophecy of cosmic justice (“You will pay”)
It’s not preachy—it’s prophetic.
Vibes & Impact
This is theatrical metal at its most dangerous: part sermon, part execution. It’s not background music—it demands attention. Play it loud in a dark room and you’ll feel judged. Play it in public and watch people squirm.
Perfect for fans of: Strapping Young Lad (theatrical rage)
Rammstein (ironic provocation)
Korn (emotional rawness + electronic edge)
Final Rating: 5/5
With the real lyrics, “Genocide” isn’t just a song—it’s a moral event. It’s rare for metal to be this lyrically sharp, structurally bold, and emotionally devastating in under 3 min.
The irony, the flip, the final “Yes to life” chant—it’s a complete arc of deception, collapse, and rebirth.
Johnston Brimstone didn’t just write a protest song.
They weaponized truth.
Stream it. Memorize it. Survive it.
Then play “Pilgrim” and see if you’re still the same.
