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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.

Why this album works

'The Rise of Brutality' debuted at number 30 on the Billboard 200 chart, reflecting Hatebreed's growing mainstream appeal. The album received significant acclaim for its raw energy and lyrical themes of resilience, further establishing the band's influence within the hardcore and metalcore communities.
Best for
explosive bursts of intensity short tracks for quick engagement cathartic release through aggression
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.
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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 Standout 3:29
  • 4 Live for This Standout 2:50
  • 5 Doomsayer Standout 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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