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Satisfaction Is the Death of Desire

Hatebreed · 1997

25 min · 14 tracks · hardcore punk · metalcore

A relentless barrage of aggressive riffs and guttural vocals that define the essence of late '90s metalcore.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short bursts of aggressive energy
  • for high-intensity workouts
  • cathartic release through loudness
  • relentless pacing without downtime

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer lengthy, immersive albums
  • seek melodic, soothing sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 1997, 'Satisfaction Is the Death of Desire' marked Hatebreed's debut album. At this point, the band was establishing itself within the hardcore scene, having built a reputation through intense live performances and earlier demos. This album laid the groundwork for their future successes, showcasing their blend of hardcore punk and metal influences.
Stylistic neighbors
Shadows Fall· Unearth· Killswitch Engage

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Empty Promises 1:18
  • 2 Burn the Lies 1:45
  • 3 Before Dishonor 2:38
  • 4 Puritan 2:11
  • 5 Conceived Through an Act of Violence 1:44
  • 6 Afflicted Past 1:41
  • 7 Prepare for War 2:00
  • 8 Not One Truth 2:02
  • 9 Betrayed by Life 1:39
  • 10 Mark My Words 1:51
  • 11 Last Breath 1:33
  • 12 Burial for the Living 1:40
  • 13 Worlds Apart 2:04
  • 14 Driven by Suffering 1:34

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