17.Hatebreed-The Rise of Brutality (2003)
Since their inception, Connecticut hardcore group Hatebreed have been churning out relentlessly heavy and passionate records dealing with themes of depression, substance abuse and overcoming any obstacle life throws at you. Despite all their records following pretty much the same blueprint, none of their records are as inspiring, emotionally resonate and consistently hard-hitting as their 2003 LP The Rise of Brutality. What makes The Rise of Brutality stand out amongst the rest of Hatebreed and the sea of other similar hardcore bands is the anthematic quality that every song has. The massive sound of the album hammers home the power of the messages vocalist Jamey Jasta lays out in the lyrics. While the sheer scope of the songs makes The Rise of Brutality a standout hardcore record, Hatebreed would not be such an earth-crushing force without Jast leading the charge. Jasta is quite possibly the most energetic, passionate and honest frontman in heavy music today. Every time he opens his mouth, it resonates with the listener. He's overcome some serious adversity in his life and uses his platform as a musician to provide hope and spread love to people that are battling serious internal issues. In a genre that is built around honesty and raw emotion, Hatebreed are the gold standard. Some people may write off The Rise of Brutality as generic crap that's exclusively for the hxC-bro crowd, but if you dig beneath the chugging guitars and constant breakdowns, you'll find one of the most profound and unforgettable records to be released since the dawn of the new millennium.
Standout Tracks
1.Doomsayer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccR6hAthfmI
2.Live for This http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTEyp7YHSyM
3.Tear It Down http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmFmESt-j40
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