Life At Zero - Vile Piles

Review by Team Wholistic

Vile Piles by Life At Zero: A Brutal Death Metal Sledgehammer to the Face Alright, let’s cut the crap. If you’re into metal that rips your face off and stomps on it like a cigarette butt, Vile Piles by Czech bruisers Life At Zero is gonna slap you silly. Released in 2006 under Nice To Eat You Records—yeah, even the label name sounds like a threat—this album doesn’t mess around. It’s death metal with enough groove to make your headbang-induced whiplash feel worth it. First off, the lineup? Insane. Mike Ware’s vocals are an unholy mix of growls and screams that’ll leave your ears bleeding but begging for more. Andy Westcott and Jeff Dobson bring the guitar heat while Tom Martel slaps the bass so hard it probably cried afterward. And Nick Pellerin’s drumming? Dude hits harder than your drunk uncle at Thanksgiving dinner. Oh, and props to Milan Adámek for designing artwork as ugly-awesome as the music itself. Now onto the tracks. Let’s talk about “Hippie on a Stick” (yep, they really named it that). This song is pure chaos wrapped in sarcasm. The opening riff grabs you by the throat and doesn’t let go until Mike starts screaming about… well, whatever twisted nightmare inspired this anthem against flower power idiots. It’s catchy as hell though—don’t act surprised when you catch yourself humming along to something this brutal. Then there’s “Mudbog Massacre,” which feels like being chased through a swamp by chainsaw-wielding maniacs. The breakdowns hit harder than a freight train, and those guttural vocals will haunt your dreams—or maybe just mine because I listened to it too loud last night. Whatever. What makes Vile Piles stand out isn’t just its technical skill or relentless aggression; it’s how unapologetically nasty it is. Tracks like “Weapons of Mass Defecation” and “Swiss Family Cannibalism” don’t shy away from gross-out humor mixed with sheer brutality. You can tell these guys had zero fucks left to give when writing this thing, and honestly? That’s what makes it great. But here’s the kicker—the record ain’t perfect. Some parts drag a bit, especially if you're not already riding the death metal high-speed train. And yeah, some lyrics might make you cringe harder than stepping barefoot on Legos. But screw it—that’s part of the charm. So yeah, Vile Piles. An album that punches you in the teeth and then laughs while you spit out blood. Unexpectedly reflective moment? Fine. Listening to this felt kinda like realizing life’s messed up but still finding joy in the chaos. Or maybe I’m just overthinking it after getting my brain rattled by all those blast beats. Either way, crank this sucker up loud enough, and you won’t regret it—even if your neighbors do.

Artist: Life At Zero
Album: Vile Piles

Czech Republic

Death Metal

2006

Rating: 4.5

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Hippie On A Stick	7:45
Swiss Family Cannibalism	5:5
Mudbog Massacre	5:8
Intro	0:40
Cuffed & Snuffed	4:53
Weapons of Mass Defecation	5:14
Vile Piles	4:17
Cuffed & Snuffed	4:52
Hippie on a Stick	7:45
Weapons Of Mass Defecation	5:15
Gash Gnasher	4:31
Guttus Adulterous	3:56

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Catalog Numbers

NTEY 016

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Nice To Eat You Records

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Role	Company
Distributed By	Sevared Records
Recorded At	SVW Studios
Mixed At	SVW Studios
Mastered At	SVW Studios
Copyright (c)	SVW Studios

Credits

Role	Credit
Bass	Tom Martel
Design	Milan Adámek
Drums	Nick Pellerin
Guitar	Andy Westcott , Jeff Dobson
Mastered By	Jeff Dobson, Joe Fortin
Music By	Life At Zero
Photography By	Timothy Martel
Producer	Jeff Dobson
Recorded By	Jeff Dobson, Joe Fortin
Mixed By	Jeff Dobson, Joe Fortin
Vocals	Mike Ware

Notes

In the booklet:
Recorded and Mixed at SVW Studios - Manchester, NH [...] Oct-Dec 2005
Mastered [...] at SVW studios

Barcodes

Matrix / Runout: NTEY 016

About Life At Zero

Death metal band from Manchester, NH, USA. No longer together.

Members

Jeff Dobson
Andy Westcott
Tom Martel
Nick Pellerin
Mike Ware

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The album *Vile Piles* by Czech band Life At Zero is a wild ride through death metal madness. Released in 2006, it features tracks with hilariously dark titles like "Hippie on a Stick" and "Swiss Family Cannibalism." Jeff Dobson and Joe Fortin played a huge role in shaping the sound, handling recording, mixing, and mastering. And fun fact—Mike Ware’s fierce vocals paired with Andy Westcott and Jeff Dobson’s guitar work make this album a must-listen for any metalhead. Not to mention, Milan Adámek’s design added the perfect gritty vibe to the whole package.