For the Lions

For The Lions
Studio album by Hatebreed
Released May 5, 2009
Recorded Late 2008 – early 2009
Genre Metalcore, hardcore punk, crossover thrash, groove metal
Length 48:02
Label Koch
Producer Chris "Zeuss" Harris
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For the Lions is a cover album by American Metalcore band Hatebreed. The album was released on May 5, 2009 through Koch Records.[1] The album consists of 18 cover songs from bands that had an influence on Hatebreed's music. The album was originally set to be released in winter 2008, but the band wanted to record a few more tracks for the record, and so the release date was pushed back.[2]

Singles

Starting on March 31, Hatebreed released a new single from For the Lions for purchase on iTunes every Tuesday until the album was released.[1] The first single released was the cover of Black Flag's "Thirsty and Miserable". This single was followed by Suicidal Tendencies' "Suicidal Maniac", Sick of It All's "Shut Me Out", Slayer's "Ghosts of War", and finally Metallica's "Escape".[1] Hatebreed also filmed a music video for their cover of "Ghosts of War".[3] A video for "Thirsty and Miserable" was also filmed.[4]

Track listing

No. TitleWriter(s)Original artist (date) Length
1. "Ghosts of War"  Kerry King, Jeff HannemanSlayer (1988) 4:00
2. "Suicidal Maniac"  Rocky George, Mike MuirSuicidal Tendencies (1987) 3:06
3. "Escape"  James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk HammettMetallica (1984) 4:38
4. "Hatebreeders"  Glenn DanzigMisfits (1982) 2:51
5. "Set It Off"  Freddy CricienMadball (1994) 2:37
6. "Thirsty and Miserable"  Dez Cadena, ROBOBlack Flag (1981) 2:21
7. "All I Had I Gave"  Kirk Windstein, Matt Thomas, Todd Strange, Craig NunenmacherCrowbar (1993) 3:15
8. "Your Mistake"  Roger Miret, Vinnie StigmaAgnostic Front (1986) 1:43
9. "I'm In Pain"  Trevor Peres, Donald Tardy, John TardyObituary (1992) 4:11
10. "It's the Limit"  John Joseph, Harley FlanaganCro-Mags (1986) 1:40
11. "Refuse/Resist"  Max CavaleraSepultura (1993) 3:07
12. "Supertouch/Shitfit"  H.R., Dr. KnowBad Brains (1982) 2:21
13. "Evil Minds"  Kurt BrechtDirty Rotten Imbeciles (1985) 0:57
14. "Shut Me Out"  Lou Koller, Pete KollerSick of It All (1992) 2:14
15. "Sick of Talk"  John BrannonNegative Approach (1982) 0:38
16. "Life Is Pain"  Jorge RosadoMerauder (1995) 3:21
17. "Hear Me"  John Porcelly, Mike FerarroJudge (1989) 1:54
18. "Boxed In"  Lou Di Bella, Larry Susi, Rich Kennon, Jim EatonSubzero (1997) 2:59
Total length:
 48:02

Best Buy Exclusive Tracks

No. TitleWriter(s)Original artist (date) Length
19. "I, Spoiler"  Paul Bearer, Mark NeumanSheer Terror (1991) 2:01
20. "To the Threshold (Live in Dallas)"   Hatebreed (2006) 2:31
21. "Destroy Everything (Live in Dallas)"   Hatebreed (2006) 4:07
22. "Defeatist (Live in Dallas)"   Hatebreed (2006) 2:40
23. "The Most Truth (Live in Dallas)"   Hatebreed (2006) 2:40

Critical reception

Initial reviews have been positive. Music review blog Gears of Rock said the band "diligently delivers all classic tracks with their signature blistering ferocity."[5]

Charts

Chart Peak Position
Belgian Albums Chart (Flanders) 88

Personnel

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "HATEBREED To Release 5 Consecutive Digital Singles From Forthcoming Covers Album" Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved on April 1, 2009.
  2. ↑ "HATEBREED: 'For The Lions' European Release Date Announced" Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved on April 1, 2009.
  3. ↑ "HATEBREED To Film Video For Cover Of SLAYER's Ghosts Of War" Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved on April 1, 2009.
  4. ↑ Koch Rechords (July 15, 2009). "Hatebreed "Thirsty and Miserable"". YouTube. Retrieved December 13, 2011.
  5. ↑ "Review: Hatebreed – For The Lions [2009]". Gears of Rock. May 4, 2009. Retrieved December 13, 2011.