Perseverance

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Amazon.co.uk On Perseverance, Hatebreed's major-label debut, the underground favourites have not sacrificed any musical or lyrical principles--or any aggression--turning in 16 tracks of unrelenting force and unrepentant heaviness, with most tunes clocking in at under three minutes. The quintet combines elements of old-school hardcore with death-metal intensity for a metal-core sound that has both melodic guitar moments and double-kick drums. In "You're Never Alone", vocalist Jamey Jasta cuts to the chase in engaging his audience: "This is for the kids who have nowhere to turn, who have nothing to live for," he barks, encouraging fans to use "hatred to do the right thing". Especially anthemic is the shout-along "I Will Be Heard", while the speedy punk-mosh mania of "We Still Fight" is enough to raise blood pressures. If Slayer and Pantera are your idea of ear candy, Perseverance is just what the doctor ordered. --Katherine Turman Product description International products have separate terms, are sold from abroad and may differ from local products, including fit, age ratings, and language of product, labeling or instructions.