Boost - Dominate

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Review by Corey Gibson

Dominate by Boost: A Raw, In-Your-Face Metalcore Riot from 2000 If you’re looking for something that punches you in the gut and doesn’t let go, Dominate by Boost is your ticket. Released back in 2000 outta France, this self-released beast of an album delivers a brutal mix of metalcore and hardcore. It’s raw, unpolished, and hits like a freight train with no brakes. And yeah, it’s got that chaotic energy only a DIY project can pull off. First up, “Waste Of Time” kicks things off with relentless riffs and drums so fast they feel like they're trying to outrun their own echo. The vocals? Fing vicious. You can tell Boost wasn’t playing around when they wrote this track—it’s pissed-off perfection. It’s one of those songs where halfway through, you realize you’ve been screaming along without even meaning to. This ain’t some polished radio hit; it’s gritty as hell, and it sticks with you because it feels REAL. Like someone just shoved all their frustration into three minutes of pure chaos. Then there's “Dominate,” the title track, which slams harder than most bands dare to dream. The breakdowns here are nasty—like, "rip-your-face-off-and-wear-it-as-a-mask" nasty. The production quality might not be top-tier (thanks, Nicolas Devernois, for keeping it rough), but honestly, that’s part of its charm. It’s messy, loud, and leaves scars on your ears. I remember this track ‘cause every time I hear it, I wanna punch something—or maybe start a mosh pit in my living room. Either way, it gets the job done. The whole thing screams authenticity. No big label breathing down their necks, no overproduced nonsense. Just Boost doing what they do best: spitting venom and owning every second of it. Sure, the credits show Nicolas Devernois handling basically everything behind the scenes, but honestly, who cares? He nailed it. Looking back at Dominate, it’s wild how albums like this exist almost under the radar. It’s not perfect—in fact, it’s kinda fed up—but isn’t that what makes it awesome? It reminds me of why we listen to music in the first place: not for perfection, but for passion. Or maybe just to piss off our neighbors while headbanging too hard. Oh, and fun fact—if you ever find yourself wondering if French metalcore could kick your ass, throw this album on. Spoiler alert: IT CAN.

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Download

Filename: boost-dominate.zip
  • MP3 size: 10.2 mb
  • FLAC size: 114 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Dominate5:31
You Cry I'm Fine3:27
Waste Of Time4:22

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Catalog Numbers

BOOST 002

Labels

Not On Label (Boost Self-released)

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Formats

  • CD
  • Maxi-Single

Companies

RoleCompany
Recorded AtDowntown Studio

Credits

RoleCredit
Recorded ByNicolas Devernois
Mixed ByNicolas Devernois
Written ByBoost

About Boost

French Hardcore/Metal band from Strasbourg and Paris formed in 1996.

Members

  • Denis Naccache
  • Guillaume Lepert
  • Michael Da Silva
  • Thomas Borghi

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s an interesting fact: The album *Dominate* by Boost, released in 2000, is a raw explosion of French metalcore and hardcore energy. It was self-released under their own label, giving the band total creative control. Nicolas Devernois handled both recording and mixing, adding a personal touch to tracks like "Waste Of Time" and "You Cry I'm Fine." It’s wild to think this piece of heavy music history came straight from the band’s hands to the listeners—no big label interference, just pure passion.