Released 20 years ago
Supremacy
Hatebreed · 2006
36 min · 13 tracks · hardcore punk
Fierce riffs and aggressive vocals collide, creating an unrelenting soundscape that embodies the essence of hardcore punk and metalcore.
Top tracks — play these first
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Defeatist — This track opens the album with a powerful declaration against complacency, setting an aggressive tone that resonates throughout the project. Its driving rhythm and intense lyrics encapsulate the band's ethos of perseverance.
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Give Wings to My Triumph — This anthem of victory features soaring melodies alongside heavy instrumentation, illustrating Hatebreed's ability to blend hope with aggression. It stands out as a motivational rallying cry against adversity.
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Never Let It Die — An emotionally charged track, it combines ferocity with a message of unwavering determination, showcasing the band’s lyrical depth while maintaining their signature sound. This track particularly resonates with the struggle for survival and strength in hardship.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album delivers intense energy and solid craftsmanship typical of hardcore punk, with some standout moments.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a rapid-fire tempo that is maintained through the first six tracks, creating a relentless energy.
- Each song features aggressive guitar riffs paired with shouted vocals, often layering multiple vocal lines for intensity.
- Several tracks incorporate breakdowns that shift the rhythm dramatically, emphasizing the heaviness typical of hardcore punk.
- The final track concludes with a slower tempo and a more melodic approach, providing a contrast to the preceding aggression.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short, intense listening bursts
- steady energy with peaks
- anxiety-reducing cathartic release
- motivational workout companion
- empowering anthems of defiance
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on August 29, 2006, Supremacy was Hatebreed's fourth studio album, coming after their breakthrough record, The Rise of Brutality. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their reputation within the hardcore scene and aimed to expand their reach with more polished production while retaining their raw energy.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Shadows Fall· Unearth· Killswitch Engage
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Defeatist 3:19
- 2 Horrors of Self 2:29
- 3 Mind Over All 1:59
- 4 To the Threshold 2:49
- 5 Give Wings to My Triumph 3:05
- 6 Destroy Everything 3:29
- 7 Divine Judgment 2:28
- 8 Immortal Enemies 2:29
- 9 The Most Truth 2:44
- 10 Never Let It Die 3:39
- 11 Spitting Venom 2:49
- 12 As Diehard as They Come 2:16
- 13 Supremacy of Self 2:47
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