Album review: For the lions

With 18 tracks (23 total) available, the latest album from metalcore band Hatebreed will not disappoint the most diehard fan.  With a second album to hit stores later this year (think late September, early October timeframe) will be more than enough to hold the fans at bay.  The band returned to their roots and released a tribute of sorts to the bands (picking various songs) that helped influence and forge their aggressive style.

It's only fitting that they cover "Hatebreeders" from the Misfits.  Other songs (which equally kick ass) are "Escape" by Metallica, "Ghosts of War" from Slayer, "Supertouch/Shitfit" by Bad Brains, and "Life is Pain" by Negative Approach to name off a few.  I'm listening to "Supertouch/Shitfit" right now, it's easily one of my favorites from this album, right up there with "Ghosts of War".  There's a small number of songs on this album that I would hit the forward button on my iPhone (or while within iTunes), but for the most part I dig this album.  I give this album two sets of metal horns thrown in the air!

The bonus tracks include live performances from Hatebreed's stop in Dallas, playing at the Palladium Ballroom.  I've been to a few of these performances.  I remember the bands 2004 stop off at Trees in Deep Ellum.  That was my first live show and I've been as diehard as they come ever since.  You can always find me in the pit where all the action is during their shows.  This photo is from the show at the Palladium Ballroom with front man Jamey Jasta. 

Cheers

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