Hatebreed are an American metalcore band from Bridgeport, Connecticut, formed in 1994. Widely regarded as one of the most influential bands in metalcore history, Hatebreed helped bridge the gap between hardcore punk and heavy metal through their crushing riffs, pit-starting breakdowns, and relentlessly positive lyrical message.
Combining hardcore aggression with metallic precision, Hatebreed became one of the defining heavy bands of the late 1990s and 2000s. Their music has inspired generations of hardcore, metalcore, and extreme metal artists while earning them a devoted global following.
Hatebreed's sound is built around crushing grooves, aggressive vocals, metallic riffing, and anthemic choruses designed for audience participation. While their music is undeniably heavy, their lyrics often focus on perseverance, self-belief, determination, and overcoming adversity.
This unique combination of hardcore authenticity, metal heaviness, and motivational themes helped distinguish the band from their peers and establish them as one of the most respected acts in modern heavy music.
Satisfaction Is the Death of Desire (1997) – landmark debut album and one of the most influential records in metalcore history, laying the foundation for countless hardcore and metal bands that followed.
Perseverance (2002) – breakthrough major-label release featuring some of the band's most recognisable songs and helping introduce Hatebreed to a much wider audience.
The Rise of Brutality (2003) – fan-favourite album delivering a heavier and more aggressive approach while further cementing the band's reputation within both hardcore and metal circles.
Supremacy (2006) – critically acclaimed release showcasing refined songwriting, massive grooves, and some of the band's most enduring live staples.
The Divinity of Purpose (2013) – a powerful return to form that combined modern production with the intensity and determination that defined the band's classic material.
Weight of the False Self (2020) – eighth studio album delivering the relentless aggression, motivational themes, and crushing riffs that have made Hatebreed a hardcore institution for more than two decades.
Hatebreed are widely recognised as one of the most important bands in the evolution of metalcore. Their influence extends across hardcore, metalcore, groove metal, and modern heavy music, with albums such as Satisfaction Is the Death of Desire and Perseverance frequently cited among the genre's defining releases.
Fans of Madball, Terror, and Throwdown will likely appreciate Hatebreed's combination of crushing heaviness, hardcore authenticity, and empowering lyrical themes.
All Hatebreed releases we carry are official physical formats only, focusing on CD and vinyl editions sourced from authorised labels and distributors.
Hatebreed are pioneers of Metalcore and are one of the most influential Hardcore bands of all time , so if you fancy exploring more like-minded artists, have a look through our HARDCORE and METALCORE categories. You might also like to read our blogs on the different subgenres of Metal and Punk.
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