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The Rise of Brutality

Hatebreed · 2003

34 min · 13 tracks · hardcore punk · metalcore

Explosive hardcore energy melds with relentless metalcore rhythms, creating an unapologetic soundscape of aggression and defiance.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • explosive bursts of intensity
  • short tracks for quick engagement
  • cathartic release through aggression
  • high-energy motivation for workouts

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer long, immersive experiences
  • seek melodic or soft sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2003, 'The Rise of Brutality' marked Hatebreed's third studio album, following their breakthrough record 'Perseverance' from 2002. This release solidified their position in the metalcore scene, showcasing a matured sound while maintaining their signature intensity.
Stylistic neighbors
Shadows Fall· Unearth· Killswitch Engage

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Tear It Down 1:47
  • 2 Straight to Your Face 2:17
  • 3 Facing What Consumes You 3:29
  • 4 Live for This 2:50
  • 5 Doomsayer 3:23
  • 6 Another Day, Another Vendetta 3:04
  • 7 A Lesson Lived Is a Lesson Learned 2:03
  • 8 Beholder of Justice 2:44
  • 9 This Is Now 3:36
  • 10 Voice of Contention 2:27
  • 11 Choose or Be Chosen 1:39
  • 12 Confide in No One 2:42
  • 13 Bound to Violence 2:21

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