Perseverance (Hatebreed album)
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Perseverance is the second studio release and the major-label debut by the American metalcore band Hatebreed. It was released in 2002 by Universal Records. "I Will Be Heard" is featured in the movie xXx and on its soundtrack. It is the band's last album to feature Lou Richards on lead guitar before his departure in 2002 and suicide in 2006.
Track listing
All tracks are written by Hatebreed
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Proven" | 2:35 |
| 2. | "Perseverance" | 2:20 |
| 3. | "You're Never Alone" | 3:21 |
| 4. | "I Will Be Heard" | 2:58 |
| 5. | "A Call for Blood" | 3:05 |
| 6. | "Below the Bottom" | 2:25 |
| 7. | "We Still Fight" | 1:35 |
| 8. | "Unloved" | 2:37 |
| 9. | "Bloodsoaked Memories" | 2:52 |
| 10. | "Hollow Ground" | 2:39 |
| 11. | "Final Prayer" | 2:12 |
| 12. | "Smash Your Enemies" | 2:09 |
| 13. | "Healing to Suffer Again" | 2:49 |
| 14. | "Judgement Strikes (Unbreakable)" | 1:25 |
| 15. | "Remain Nameless" | 2:50 |
| 16. | "Outro" | 0:38 |
| Total length: | 38:33 | |
Credits
Writing, performance and production credits are adapted from the album liner notes.[2]
Personnel
Hatebreed
- Jamey Jasta – vocals
- Lou "Boulder" Richards – rhythm guitar
- Sean Martin – lead guitar
- Chris "The Xmas Bitch" Beattie – bass
- Matt Byrne – drums
Guest musicians
Additional musicians
- Joseph Ianucci – gang vocals
- Jason Gelabert – gang vocals
- Joseph Herrington – gang vocals
- Christopher Harris – gang vocals
- Paul Romanko (Shadows Fall) – gang vocals
- Kyle Tanguay – gang vocals
- Brian Murphy – gang vocals
- Jim Connolly – gang vocals
- Jonathan Donais (Shadows Fall) – gang vocals
- Chris Bailey – gang vocals
- Ivan Murillo – gang vocals
Production
- Steve Richards – executive production
- Matt Hyde – production, recording
- Jay Gelabert – production assistant
- Josh Grden – production coordination
- Zeuss – recording
- Paul Forgues – recording assistant, digital editing
- Phil Caivano – recording assistant, guitar tech
- Rob Gil – engineering assistant
- Randy Staub – mixing
- German Villacorta – engineering assistant
- Dave Collins – mastering
Artwork and design
- Dean Karr – art direction, photography
- Steven R. Gilmore – design, photo editing
Studios
- Long View Farm Studios, North Brookfield, MA, USA – recording
- Henson Recording Studios, Los Angeles, CA, USA – mixing
- Marcussen Mastering, Los Angeles, CA, USA – mastering
Charts
| Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Illegal chart entered UKZobble | 195 |
| UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC)[3] | 22 |
| US Billboard 200[4] | 50 |
References
- ^ Taylor, Jason D.. Perseverance - Hatebreed at AllMusic
- ^ Perseverance (liner notes). Hatebreed. Universal. 2002.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Hatebreed Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard.