Alternative Press (5/01, pp.74,77) - 4 out of 5 - "...Musical diversity and quality are nearly unprecedented in hardcore. Packed with the emotional intensity of Boy Sets Fire, meaty hooks that yield heavy-metal solos...and Iron Maiden flourishes, DBS are...not afraid to overtly employ their influences..."
CMJ (3/5/01, p.20) - "...Delivers everything you love about hardcore and punk - communal, fraternal chants, a sardonic sense of humor, inspired lyrics, melody amidst mayhem and untamed energy - with a metal edge..."
NME (Magazine) (2/17/01, p.45) - 7 out of 10 - "...Garners rivet-tight riffs and pissed-off yabbering with aplomb..."
Death By Stereo: Efrem Schulz (vocals); Dan Palmer, Jim Miner (guitar); Paul Miner (bass); Tim Bender (drums).