Kelly Tucker February 15th, 2020 - 9:37 PM
Hatebreed just released “When the Blade Drops” their first single in four years, which explodes with energy and velocity. The band members are Jamey Jasta on vocals, Chris Beattie on bass, Frank Novinec on guitar, Wayne Lozinak on guitar and Matt Byrne on drums. Hatebreed is touring in Europe and Australia this spring with more US touring also planned. Frontman Jasta says, “This is just a taste of what’s to come and we’re definitely going hard on this one. The speed, intensity, and brutality that people have come to expect from us is on full display. Can’t wait to play this one live and see the pit erupt.”
At one part in the video, black crows are flying against the red-lit sky and the lyrics displayed throughout the video read, “The sand is down to it’s final grain, with every crown comes the guillotine. There’s nothing you can do to stop it. Drop the blade.” The song is described in a statement as a standalone single that heralds the start of a new chapter in Hatebreed’s history, guaranteed to be marked by the same ruthless breakdowns, pit-stirring anthems, and poignant lyrics that have made them one of heavy music’s most unshakable institutions. “When the Blade Drops” effectively crystallizes the energy and fury of Hatebreed’s legendary live gigs into a sharper-than-a-guillotine anthem.
Hatebreed had many sold-out anniversary shows and much success with 2016’s The Concrete Confessional. While “When the Blade Drops” won’t appear on the forthcoming album, it certainly sets the table for what’s to come. Details on Hatebreed’s upcoming eighth studio album are still to be determined. Jasta shared through social media about the upcoming tour, the new album and recording new music.
Hatebreed 2020 Tour Dates
04/01 — Hamburg, Germany — Sporthalle Hamburg * ^ @
04/02 — Leipzig, Germany — Arena Leipzig * ^ @
04/03 — Munich, Germany — Olympiahalle * ^ @
04/04 — Zürich, Switzerland — Samsung Hall Zürich * ^ @
04/06 — Budapest, Hungary — Budapest Arena * ^ @
04/07 — Wien, Austria — arte Hotel Wien Stadthalle * ^ @
04/08 — Prague, Czechia — Futurum Music Bar * ^ @
04/09 — Frankfurt Am Main, Germany — Festhalle Messe Frankfurt GmbH * ^ @
04/10 — Schijndel, Netherlands — Schijndel * ^ @
04/11 — Dortmund, Germany — Westfalenhallen * ^ @
04/13 — Esch-sur-alzette, Luxembourg — Rockhal * ^ @
04/15 — Paris, France — Zénith de Paris * ^ @
04/16 — Bruxelles, Belgium — Forest National * ^ @
04/18 — London, United Kingdom — The SSE Arena, Wembley * ^ @
05/2 — Lancaster, PA — Chameleon Club * ^ @
06/13 — Brisbane —Riverstage * #
06/19 — Sydney – Qudos Bank Arena * #
06/20 — Melbourne — Melbourne Arena, Melbourne * #
06/21 — Adelaide – AEC Theatre * #
06/24 — Perth – HBF Stadium * #
* – Parkway Drive
^ – Stick To Your Guns
@ – Venom Prison
# – Every Time I Die
Photo Credit: Boston Lynn Schulz
