Hatebreed
American metalcore band
Hatebreed is an American hardcore band formed in 1994 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and later based in New Haven, Connecticut. The band released its debut album Satisfaction Is the Death of Desire in 1997, which gave the band a cult following. The band signed to Universal Records and released Perseverance in 2002, which hit the Billboard 200. They have played a major role in the Connecticut hardcore scene.
Their songs often feature motivational lyrics, powerful and "bruising" riffs, and an overall hardcore sound. Their song "Live for This" was nominated at the Grammy Awards in 2005 for Best Hardcore Performance. The group are also known for their live performances, and have gone through multiple line up changes but lead singer Jamey Jasta has remained a staple throughout the band's tenure. Their eighth and most recent album, Weight of the False Self, was released in 2020.
History
Formation and Satisfaction Is the Death of Desire (1994–2001)
Hatebreed was formed in 1994 in and around New Haven, Connecticut. The founding members consisted of Jamey Jasta the frontman, Chris Beattie on bass, Dave Russo on drums along with Larry Dwyer Jr.
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