Hatebreeder
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Hatebreeder | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 4 May 1999[1] | |||
Recorded | December 1998 – January 1999 | |||
Studio | Astia-Studios | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 38:10 | |||
Label | Spinefarm, Nuclear Blast | |||
Producer | Anssi Kippo | |||
Children of Bodom chronology | ||||
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Singles from Hatebreeder | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [4] |
Sputnikmusic | [3] |
Rock Hard | 8/10[5] |
Hatebreeder is the second studio album by Finnish heavy metal band Children of Bodom. The "Deluxe Edition" was released in 2005 with bonus material. It was also re-released in 2008.
Reception[]
In 2005, Hatebreeder was ranked number 492 in Rock Hard magazine's book of The 500 Greatest Rock & Metal Albums of All Time.[6]
Track listing[]
All tracks are written by Alexi Laiho, except where noted.
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Warheart" | 4:07 |
2. | "Silent Night, Bodom Night" (lyrics: Kimberly Goss) | 3:12 |
3. | "Hatebreeder" | 4:20 |
4. | "Bed of Razors" (music: Laiho, Alexander Kuoppala) | 3:56 |
5. | "Towards Dead End" | 4:53 |
6. | "Black Widow" | 3:58 |
7. | "Wrath Within" | 3:53 |
8. | "Children of Bodom" | 5:13 |
9. | "Downfall" | 4:33 |
10. | "No Commands" (Stone cover, can be found on various CD versions; lyrics and music: Janne Joutsenniemi, Roope Latvala) | 4:44 |
11. | "Aces High" (Iron Maiden cover, only on Deluxe Edition; lyrics and music: Steve Harris) | 4:28 |
Personnel[]
- Children of Bodom
- Alexi Laiho – lead guitar, vocals
- Alexander Kuoppala – rhythm guitar
- Henkka Seppälä – bass
- Janne Wirman – keyboards
- Jaska Raatikainen – drums
- Gang vocals on "Warheart", "Black Widow", and "Children of Bodom" by Children of Bodom
- Additional performer
- Production
- Produced and recorded by Anssi Kippo
- Mixed by Mikko Karmila
- Mastered by Mika Jussila
- Artwork by Graham French
- Design and layout by Apurator
References[]
- ^ "Hatebreeder by Children of Bodom on Apple Music". iTunes.apple. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
- ^ Matteo Roversi (18 December 2017). "Children Of Bodom – Recensione: Hatebreeder". Metallus (in Italian). Retrieved 1 May 2019.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Children Of Bodom - Hatebreeder (album review 8)". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved 11 August 2011.
Much like their other albums, Hatebreeder is highlighted by Bodom's two strongest points. Their take on extreme power metal is a very impressive mix of shredding; thrashy riffs; neo-classical passages; melodic yet fast melodies; infectious keyboarding; and of course, am eerie atmosphere.
- ^ Jason Anderson. Hatebreeder at AllMusic
- ^ Kleine, Carsten. "Rock Hard". issue 144. Retrieved 21 May 2013.
- ^ Best of Rock & Metal - Die 500 stärksten Scheiben aller Zeiten. Rock Hard. 2005. p. 11. ISBN 3-89880-517-4.
Categories:
- 1999 albums
- Children of Bodom albums
- Nuclear Blast albums
- Spinefarm Records albums
- 1990s death metal album stubs