With unflinching tenacity, the impenetrable heavy metal hardcore factory that is HATEBREED has brought forth yet another iron-cast, sonic weapon with Weight Of The False Self. It comes as no surprise that their eighth full-length album is the result of the usual sweat and blood that have cemented HATEBREEDs unique niche in the world of music for over two decades. Renowned for their ability to provide an intense, cathartic release for their fans, HATEBREED challenged their writing style throughout this album cycle to produce material that is exceptionally relatable in a contemporary world flooded with overstimulation, emotional dampening, and a lack of social patience. A metaphorical weight is carried by almost every individual regarding their emotional construct. Our experiences shape who we become and, over time, gradually produce a heavy burden that we continue to lug along. For many of us, the weight becomes so much that we struggle to get out from underneath, let alone m