Hatebreed - Supremacy

Angry and intense metalcore.

Metalcore hasn't been getting a lot of respect lately, but Hatebreed proves the genre isn't dead yet. They've stayed true to their metallic hardcore sound, but have made some advancements since their last CD.

The band's songwriting has improved. The songs are still angry and brutal anthems with great thrash guitars, gang choruses and breakdowns, but they've added some twists and turns that make the songs a little less predictable. The band now has two guitarists with the addition of former Terror and Ringworm guitarist Frank Novinec, which makes their sound even thicker and allows for things to be a little more complex.

Busy frontman Jamey Jasta, who also hosts Headbangers Ball and owns several different businesses, was disenchanted with the music industry and considered leaving it entirely. Instead he had a creative rebirth, which is crystal clear on the lyrics of Supremacy. Even though his delivery sounds really angry, his message is actually uplifting and positive. The result is a powerful and cathartic call to action.