HATEBREED · Fatal Paradox | ORANGE BLACK SPLATTER LP

Orange/black splatter vinyl in gatefold sleeve. Limited Indie exclusive

Background information about 'Fatal Paradox'

Grammy-nominated, blood-soaked, and utterly unbroken — Hatebreed are firing on all cylinders in 2026, and Fatal Paradox is the proof that three decades in the game haven't dulled a single edge. The Bridgeport, Connecticut hardcore institution returns with an album that feels both like a victory lap and a declaration of war, channeling everything they've built since the '90s into eleven tracks of pure, uncompromising metallic hardcore. Where lesser bands mellow with age, Hatebreed have doubled down — the riffs hit harder, the breakdowns land with tectonic force, and Jamey Jasta's vocals carry the weight of a lifer who still means every single word.

The title track "Fatal Paradox" is classic Hatebreed: a relentless barrage of groove-laden fury that will absolutely destroy live crowds. But there's more going on here than just pit-ready anthems. "Sacrifice Season" features none other than Obituary's John Tardy, and his unmistakable growl adds a death metal dimension that feels like a natural, crushing fit. The band even tips their hat to their roots with a cover of Corrosion of Conformity's "Poison Planet," reimagined through the Hatebreed filter as a sludge-drenched stomper. Tracks like "Kill Count Increase" and "Decisions Become Destinies" remind you why this band has sold millions — the hooks are undeniable, the message is empowering, and the sheer physicality of the sound is overwhelming. In an era where hardcore has exploded to its biggest audience ever, Hatebreed aren't just relevant — they're essential.

For fans of:
Terror, Madball, Agnostic Front, Obituary, Sick of It All, Cro-Mags

Other Versions

CD · 16,99 € BLACK LP · 32,99 €

Track listing

1. Kill Count Increase
2. The Carrion Choir
3. Decisions Become Destinies
4. Total Invincible
5. Fatal Paradox
6. Still a Threat
7. Sacrifice Season (Feat. John Tardy)
8. Truth Is a Lion
9. Make the Demons Obey
10. None Left to Save
11. Poison Planet (COC Cover)

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