Hatebreed is an American hardcore metal band that was founded in Connecticut in 1994. Known for their brute mixture of hardcore punk and metal, the band is characterized in particular by their energetic live performances. Frontman Jamey Jasta shapes the unmistakable sound of Hatebreed with his voice and lyrics. With albums such as "Perseverance" and "The Divinity of Purpose", they have conquered a firm place in the hardcore and metal scene.