Bloodstock 2024: Mosh’s Review (Thursday / Friday)

Well... that was fun. Another Bloodstock done and a different experience to the usual for a few reasons. Regardless, I left Catton Hall on the Monday morning knowing I'd miss it until August 2025 which looks like being an absolute belter. But this review is about 2024, not the incredible bands already announced for next … Continue reading Bloodstock 2024: Mosh’s Review (Thursday / Friday)

Festival Review: Hellfest 2023 Day 4

Day 4 – Hellfest 2023 – Is it time to go home yet? With injuries strapped up and caffeine loaded we get to the site on day 4 to catch the end of Hollywood Undead’s rap metal show that could teach Machine Gun Kelly a few lessons in song writing and more importantly delivery and … Continue reading Festival Review: Hellfest 2023 Day 4

Classic Cover: Bodysnatcher – “Smash Your Enemies” (original by Hatebreed)

Melbourne, Florida-based brutal deathcore outfit Bodysnatcher today unleashes their punishing rendition of Hatebreed classic "Smash Your Enemies". The cover appears on the B-side of their limited edition Break The Cycle seven-inch, out today via eOne. Comments Bodysnatcher drummer, Chris Whited, of the decision to cover the twenty-five-year-old anthem: Under The Knife by Hatebreed was an … Continue reading Classic Cover: Bodysnatcher – “Smash Your Enemies” (original by Hatebreed)

Album Review: Hatebreed – Weight Of The False Self

There are a few bands in my book who can do no wrong, with a solid run of must-have albums. Sabaton, Slayer, Alestorm, Nickelback... (OK, I may be kidding about one of them) ...and Hatebreed. The Jasta-fronted hardcore outfit has been on the go since 1994, without a single duff release out of their eight … Continue reading Album Review: Hatebreed – Weight Of The False Self

Hatebreed launch assault with new video for “Instinctive (Slaughterlust)”

Hatebreed have released the ferocious opening track to their new album, accompanied by a new video. "Instinctive (Slaughterlust)" is the second song to be taken from their forthcoming LP, Weight Of The False Self. Check out the video, directed by Justin Reich, below. "In a fight for survival, which a lot of us are right … Continue reading Hatebreed launch assault with new video for “Instinctive (Slaughterlust)”

New Hatebreed track (first in 4 years) available now!

After landing the biggest song of their 25-year career, selling out shows worldwide, and finishing the victory lap of an intense three-year cycle, Hatebreed return with their first new single in four years with ‘When The Blade Drops.’ Check it out below or grab your copy from all the usual places. "This is just a … Continue reading New Hatebreed track (first in 4 years) available now!