Born Dead (or Born/Dead) is a DIY hardcore/ Crust punk band from Oakland, California. Born Dead was formed in 2000 following up the break up of the band No Options (2 origional members).

The Final Collapse is the latest release by Born dead following previous releases in 2006 which was a split with Peligro Social and a limited tour relase of Repetition in 2005.

This new release by Born Dead is a crusty snotty agressive release simular to their previous releases. I love the crust punk, and I can honestly say that these guys fucking rock! These days it’s pretty hard to find any crusty/ hardcore punk bands; and even harder to find GOOD cust punk. The Final Collapse is a brutal hard as nails album. The lyrices are what you would expect in a good hardcore/curst band. Politically charged, open your eyes style of music and lyrics. The album comes with some great cover art and thankfully all the lyrics (something needed on all curst/hardcore albums!).

The final Collapse is very hard. Not to the point where all you hear is noise and grunts which I was very happy about. I do enjoy hearing the vocals instead of trying to decipher what they are saying to the lyrics sheet.