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Hatriot
OriginOakland, California, U.S.
Genres
Years active2011–present
Labelsnone
Members
  • Kosta Varvatakis
  • Cody Souza
  • Nick Souza
  • Miguel Esparza
Past members
Websitehatriotband.com

Hatriot is an American metal band formed in 2011 by former singer Steve "Zetro" Souza (Exodus) and guitarist Kosta Varvatakis. The band's current lineup includes Kosta V and Miguel Esparza on guitars, Souza's sons, Cody Souza on bass and vocals and Nick Souza on drums. They were under contract with Massacre Records from 2012-2024. Northern Californian favorites they have made waves on the internationally with several tours. In summer of 2013 they played the Ernie Ball stage at Vans Warped tour. Later that year they performed at Eindhoven Metal Meeting in Holland alongside Accept, Death Angel, Sabaton, Therion and many more. In 2015, Steve Souza announced he had stepped down as the front man of the band, due to his commitments to Exodus. His son Cody has since taken over lead vocals. In 2022, Hatriot rebranded themselves as a Melodic Death Metal act. Gaining some traction in 2023 Hatriot embarked on four tours to support their 2022 release “The Vale of Shadows”

2022 with Exmortus & Silver Talon

2023 with Dave Elefson & Kings of Thrash

2023 with Exmortus, Generation Kill & Claustrofobia

2024 with Nervosa & Lich King

Hatriot is working on new material for 2025.

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They released a four-song demo in 2011 and have since released four albums: Heroes of Origin (2013),[2] Dawn of the New Centurion (2014), From Days unto Darkness (2019) and Vale of Shadows (2022).

Members[edit]

Current members[edit]

  • Kosta Varvatakis – lead guitar, backing vocals (2011–present)
  • Cody Souza – bass (2011–present), lead vocals (2015–present)
  • Nick Souza – drums (2012–present)
  • Miguel Esparza – rhythm guitar (2011–2013, 2022–present)

Former members[edit]

  • Steve "Zetro" Souza – lead vocals (2011–2015)
  • Drew Gage – rhythm guitar (2011)
  • Kevin Paterson – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2018–2022)
  • Justin Sakogawa – rhythm guitar (2014–2017)
  • Justin Cole – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2013–2014, 2017–2018)
  • Alex Bent – drums (2011–2012)

Discography[edit]

Albums and Demos[edit]

  • 2011: Hatriot (Demo)
  • 2013: Heroes of Origin
  • 2014: Dawn of the New Centurion
  • 2019: From Days unto Darkness
  • 2022: The Vale of Shadows

Singles[edit]

  • 2011 "Weapons of Class Destruction"
  • 2012 "Bloodstaind Wings"
  • 2012: "The Violent Times of My Dark Passenger"
  • 2013: "Murder American Style"
  • 2014: "Dawn of the New Centurion"
  • 2014: "The Fear Within"
  • 2015: "The Fear Within" (Cody Souza Version)
  • 2016: "Carnival of Execution"
  • 2017: "Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed"
  • 2019: "Organic Remains"
  • 2019: "Ethereal Nightmare"
  • 2022: "Hymn For the Wicked"
  • 2022: "Verminous & Vile"
  • 2022: "Horns & Halos"

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Steve "Zetro" Souza Stepping Down As Hatriot Vocalist". Metalunderground.com. July 13, 2015. Retrieved April 26, 2016.
  2. ^ "Hatriot To Release "Heroes Of Origin" Album". Metalunderground.com. February 20, 2015. Retrieved April 26, 2016.

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