Hatebreed: The Divinity of Purpose

Every once in a while, I listen to an album that makes me actually say out loud, “HOLY SHIT, THIS ALBUM IS GREAT.” Hatebreed’s Divinity of Purpose made me shout obscenities within the first few minutes that I listened to the album… And I was in the gym. (Sorry old people trying to get a workout in, but Hatebreed possessed me.)

“WHO’S GOT MORE HEART THAN YOU?!?!

NO ONE!!!!!”

God damn right. Not only did I feel superhuman powers flowing through my body, but I will go on record as saying that Divinity of Purpose is one of the BEST hardcore album to come out in YEARS. It’s that fucking good. From sing-along chants to bone crushingly full drop-d mayhem, Hatebreed has made a mindblowingly great album. So, apologies in advance if I’m slightly more aggressive and hardcore than normal.

“If you don’t find yourself singing along with every track, you’re dead inside.”

Frontman Jamey Jasta’s voice is full of uplifting and empowering grit, with Chris Beattie’ providing rib rattling basslines. Frank Novinec and Wayne Lozinak’s guitars are like a crunchy, crowd moving symphony, as Matt Byrne’s drums provide a percussive pounding that rivals the best drummers in all hardcore.

“NOTHING!!! NOTHING!!! NOTHING FUCKING SCARS ME!!!”

Hatebreed has created anthem after anthem on Divinity of Purpose. If you don’t find yourself singing along with every track, you’re dead inside. And dead to Excelsior! (Kidding.) The metal and hardcore hybrid shines through creating another benchmark as a manifestation of a modern hardcore classic.

Hatebreed, we fucking salute you.

Tracks of Note: ALL… Ok, if I have to name some of the standouts:

NOTHING SCARS ME

Honor Never Dies

Own Your World

Before The Fight Ends You

Dead Man Breathing

Divinity of Purpose