About Hatebreed

Hatebreed is an American heavy metal band from Connecticut, formed in 1994. The band currently consists of vocalist Jamey Jasta, guitarist Wayne Lozinak, bassist Chris Beattie, drummer Matt Byrne, and guitarists Frank Novinec and Jason Lare. The band has released 8 studio albums and two live albums and are renowned for their intense live shows.

History

Hatebreed was formed in 1994 by vocalist Jamey Jasta and guitarist Wayne Lozinak. The two had been friends since childhood and decided to form a hardcore punk band. Over the next few years they featured in local bands such as The Icemen and Neglect before forming Hatebreed in 1998. The band released their first album Satisfaction Is the Death of Desire in 1997 on Victory Records. This album was a critical success and is regarded as a classic in the genre.

Music

Hatebreed's sound is that of hardcore punk mixed with elements of thrash metal and groove metal. Their lyrics often focus on topics such as perseverance in the face of adversity, self-empowerment, and positive mental attitude. Their songs are characterized by short length and aggressive riffs, often featuring breakdowns and gang vocals.

Discography

Hatebreed has released 8 studio albums over the course of their career, including Perseverance (2002), Supremacy (2006), The Divinity of Purpose (2013) and The Concrete Confessional (2016). They have also released two live albums: Live For This (2003) and Live Dominance (2008). In addition to their studio albums they have also released a number of EPs including For the Lions (2009) and Satisfaction Is the Death of Desire (2011).

Awards

Hatebreed has won numerous awards throughout their career, most notably for their album The Divinity of Purpose which won the Revolver Golden Gods Award for Album of the Year in 2013. They have also been nominated for several Grammy Awards over the years.