Hatebreed is back with another hard-hitting hardcore anthem, proving once again why they have been carrying the torch for the genre for three decades. Their latest single, “The Carrion Choir,” delivers everything longtime fans have come to expect: crushing riffs, pounding drums, aggressive vocals, and a message that hits just as hard as the music.
From the opening moments, Hatebreed wastes no time bringing the intensity. Jamey Jasta delivers his signature commanding vocals over a relentless assault of guitars and drums. This is hardcore at its finest, with the kind of energy that makes you want to get into the pit. There is nothing fancy or unnecessary here, just straight-up, hard-hitting music from a band that knows exactly what its fans want.
The lyrics are equally powerful, addressing those who prey on others during their weakest moments. The carrion choir represents people who circle around someone else’s struggles, waiting for an opportunity to tear them down. Rather than surrendering to those voices, the song encourages listeners to stand strong and remember who they are.
The chorus drives that message home:
“We don’t listen to the carrion choir
Remember who you are”
Those words are simple but powerful. It is a message of perseverance, self-respect, and refusing to let others determine your worth. This is something Hatebreed has consistently delivered throughout its career, combining aggressive music with lyrics that encourage strength and determination.
The official music video takes the song’s dark imagery and brings it to life. Set in dark, smoky woods with vultures circling overhead, the atmosphere perfectly complements the music. The vultures visually represent the scavengers described in the lyrics, creating an unsettling backdrop for the band’s performance. It is a fitting concept that adds another dimension to an already powerful song.
“The Carrion Choir” comes from Hatebreed’s upcoming ninth studio album, Fatal Paradox, scheduled for release November 6, 2026, through BLKIIBLK Records, part of Frontiers Label Group. The album marks the band’s first full-length studio release since 2020’s Weight of the False Self.
With nearly 30 years behind them, Hatebreed continues to show why they remain one of the most influential bands in hardcore and metal. They are not slowing down, softening their sound, or abandoning what made them great.
“The Carrion Choir” is another reminder that Hatebreed is still carrying the torch for hardcore, and that flame is burning as fiercely as ever.
Release Information
- Artist: Hatebreed
- Single: “The Carrion Choir”
- Album: Fatal Paradox
- Album Release Date: November 6, 2026
- Record Label: BLKIIBLK Records / Frontiers Label Group
- Publicity: Atom Splitter PR
- Genre: Metallic Hardcore / Metalcore
