  
I don’t really need to say much about Hatebreed
do I? Jamey Jasta and co have been absolutely
obliterating venues and ear drums since 1994 and
have never shown any sign of slowing down. Their
trademark hardcore infused with punk and metalcore
sound is easily recognisable to fans and non fans
alike, “Divinity of Purpose” is their
latest effort and an early one for 2013 but pushes
their album count up to 7 all of which have been
superb quality and ingenuity. These guys have
been my favourite hardcore band since I first
time heard “Another Day, Another Vendetta”
and ever since when I’ve been in the gym
or just generally needed some adrenaline, these
are the guys I turn to.
I’m in awe, this material is absolutely
fantastic they’ve experimented with things
but not pushed the boat out to far as the trademark
style is still in full force. “Put It To
The Torch” hit me in the face like a cinderblock
swung by an Olympic power lifter, that chord sequence
and tone send chills up and down my spine, “Own
Your World” provokes such aggression in
me with some of those lyrical lines “We
own the fucking world tonight”, just raw
power! Even though generally being a Hatebreed
release and before even listening to it you know
pretty much the bulk of what you can expect to
be on it, the fact that it’s all there but
still so fresh makes it all the more impressive,
nothing to extremely different and not by any
means played safe either.
The span of 7 albums, 9 year career and a style
that never changes or compromises the band has
kept their fans powering on even through times
of adversity with the whole “White Power”
media scandal bringing them through times of triumph
like their Grammy nomination. I cannot express
to you the power and aggression that the music
expresses but if you’ve ever heard a Hatebreed
song I won’t need to explain that, just
do yourselves a favour if you’re a metal
or hardcore fan, give this a spin and let it course
through your veins, the adrenaline is a much needed
boost in the dark times of life.
4.5/5
Review byJames Webb
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