It was another busy night on Lansdowne Street in Boston with the Red Sox at Fenway and Hatebreed celebrating their 30th anniversary at The House of Blues this past Friday
The first band of the evening was Brazilian death metal band formed in São Paulo in 2019 Crypta. On May 31, 2023, Crypta announced the release of Shades of Sorrow for August 4. The announcement was made along with the release of the band’s new single from the album, Lord of Ruins, accompanied by a music video. Before the album’s release date, the singles Trial of Traitors and The Other Side of Anger were released, on June 27 and August 1, respectively, along with music videos for the songs.
Before they came on stage “Aftermath” was heard playing through the speakers of the venue. They entered the stage and the fans were cheering. They set the tone for the night.
Next band up for the evening was American death metal supergroup formed in 2020 Umbra Vitae. On March 25, 2024, the band announced their second album, Light of Death, would be released on June 7.
From the moment they hit the stage, they proved they were more than up to the challenge. The setlist was a perfect balance between the sheer speed of grind core and the oppressive weight of doom-inflected death metal.
They delivered a performance that was as brutal as it was mesmerizing. Their mix of precision, intensity, and raw emotion made for an unforgettable night of metal. Whether you’re a fan of grind core, death metal, or hardcore, their live show is an experience not to be missed.
The next band of the evening was American hardcore punk band from Chicago, Illinois, formed in 2006 Harm’s Way. The band started as a side project, but ended up becoming a more serious and full-time band in their later years.
The band’s blend of hardcore, industrial metal, and extreme music is known for crushing live audiences, and this night was no exception. Harm’s Way has never been about showy theatrics. Instead, their focus is on delivering a visceral, punishing experience, and they did just that.
Harm’s Way delivered a masterclass in hardcore brutality. From start to finish, their set was a relentless assault on the senses, but beneath the crushing riffs and primal aggression, there was an undeniable sense of control and musicianship. As a live band, Harm’s Way is a force to be reckoned with, and this night only solidified their reputation as one of the heaviest, most intense acts in the modern hardcore scene.
The next band up for the evening was English extreme metal band from Liverpool, formed in 1985 Carcass. They are regarded as pioneers of the grind core and melodic death metal genre. They are also described as one of the earliest and most important of the new generation of grind core and death metal bands.
Touring in support of their latest album Torn Arteries (2021), Carcass reminded fans why they remain titans of the genre, decades after their inception.
As the lights dimmed, the sound of surgical tools clattering and eerie samples set the stage for what was to come. Carcass emerged to thunderous applause and wasted no time getting into their set.
Carcass is a band that lets the music do the talking, and they kept the focus on the punishing riffs, precise drumming, and snarling vocals that have made them legends.
Carcass delivered a masterclass in extreme metal, blending grind core brutality with melodic death metal finesse. Their setlist covered everything from their earliest, raw material to their more refined, modern work, making it a perfect night for both old-school fans and newcomers alike. The band’s decades of experience were on full display. This was a show that reminded everyone why Carcass continues to be one of the most influential bands in the death metal scene.
Finally, the band everyone had came to see American metalcore band from Bridgeport, Connecticut, formed in 1994 Hatebreed.
When it comes to hardcore, few bands command a stage like Hatebreed. Veterans of the scene, Hatebreed has been delivering their brand of motivational aggression for three decades, and their stop at The House of Blues Boston was nothing short of a celebration of everything that makes hardcore great: intensity, community, and pure cathartic release. Touring in support of their 2024 album Weight of the World, the night was a testament to the band’s enduring energy and influence.
As the house lights dimmed, an explosion of cheers filled the venue. Without any fanfare, Hatebreed launched into “To The Threshold” and it was clear from the first note that the band had lost none of their ferocity.
The setlist was a mix of Hatebreed’s greatest hits, new material from Weight of the World, and deep cuts for the diehard fans. “Destroy Everything” turned the floor into a chaos of circle pits and stage dives, with the crowd chanting the iconic chorus in unison.
Tracks like “ Betrayed By Life.” and “Live for This” were pure adrenaline-fueled anthems, and every breakdown was met with an eruption of fists and bodies flying through the air. The sense of community—one of the core tenets of hardcore—was palpable as fans sang along and supported each other through the intensity of the pit.
Hatebreed’s ability to balance speed with crushing breakdowns was on full display, making every song hit like a sledgehammer.
Hatebreed is a live powerhouse that knows exactly how to deliver a performance that leaves fans energized, exhausted, and uplifted. Their message of perseverance and unity, combined with their blistering musical assault, makes them one of the most vital bands in hardcore today. From the classics to the newer material, every song hit with precision, aggression, and heart. Hatebreed continues to prove that they’re a force to be reckoned with, both in the studio and on the stage.
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