If you were to sum up the collective philosophy of Beyond Dishonor, it would probably read that the most egregious mistake current metal bands make is to take themselves too seriously. Comprised of five members with very disparate influences, styles and quirks, this stalwart of the resurgent New Jersey Metal scene combines all of those myriad differences between them and, somehow, creates music that is brutal and aggressive enough for the most hardcore of fans and yet groovy enough to be accessible to those on the fringe.