Brown Brigade

Brown Brigade is a Canadian heavy metal band formed by Dave "Brownsound" Baksh after he left Sum 41; founding steady members include Dave Baksh and his cousin Vaughn Lal.

Debut album: Into the Mouth of Badd(d)ness (reviewed on DeBaser); Dave Baksh (aka "Brownsound") left Sum 41 to form Brown Brigade; album features Iron Maiden influence and a cover of "Hallowed Be Thy Name"; the band mixes classic metal and thrash with reggae/funk elements in live shows.

Dave "Brownsound" Baksh left Sum 41 to form Brown Brigade and pursue heavy metal. The debut album Into the Mouth of Badd(d)ness is praised for strong riffs, Iron Maiden and thrash influences, and reggae/funk touches in live contexts. Standout tracks cited include "Blame the Wizards", "Purebread" and the title track.

For:Fans of heavy metal, thrash and Iron Maiden-style guitar; listeners curious about Dave Baksh's post-Sum 41 work and those who like reggae/funk blends in metal.