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 | [2] |
| Rock Hard | 8/10[5] |
Hatebreeder is the second studio album by Finnish melodic death metal band Children of Bodom. The deluxe edition was released in 2005 with bonus material. It was also re-released in 2008.
Reception
[edit]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
[edit]All tracks are written by Alexi Laiho, except where noted
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Total length: | 38:10 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Total length: | 47:22 | |
Personnel
[edit]- 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
Charts
[edit]| Chart (1999) | Peak position |
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| Finnish Albums (Suomen virallinen lista)[7] | 1 |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[8] | 76 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Hatebreeder by Children of Bodom on Apple Music". iTunes.apple. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Matteo Roversi (18 December 2017). "Children Of Bodom – Recensione: Hatebreeder". Metallus (in Italian). Retrieved 1 May 2019.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Children Of Bodom: Hatebreeder" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
- ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Children Of Bodom – Hatebreeder" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
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