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75

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Honor Never Dies
Sometimes standing for what you believe Means standing alone Sometimes standing for what you believe Means standing alone When the limelight grows... See the rest of the song lyrics
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  1. Alternative Press
    Jan 29, 2013
    80
    The Connecticut-based band have truly outdone themselves. [Feb 2013, p.92]
  2. Jan 29, 2013
    80
    Musically, Hatebreed sticks with the blueprints that they used to build previous outings like Satisfaction is the Death of Desire and Rise of Brutality, but there's an impressive sense of workmanship to Divinity of Purpose that suggests a steady diet of more traditional metal.
  3. Jan 29, 2013
    70
    It's not going to impress those that irrationally expect every release to be a mind-blowing exercise in progression and experimentation. On the other hand, it should impress long-time fans and satiate their desire for no-frills, in your face music.
  4. Jan 29, 2013
    70
    Older, wiser, with more fire in their bellies than they've shown in years, this hardcore mainstay finally has its bite back.
  5. Q Magazine
    Jan 29, 2013
    60
    Over six albums in nearly 20 years, Connecticut's Hatebreed have yet to deliver a record that sounds different from the last. [Feb 2013, p.107]
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  1. Feb 12, 2013
    5
    Hatebreed are well practiced af unwavering ferocity. However this album peaks almost immediately, and coasts on the same intensity for itsHatebreed are well practiced af unwavering ferocity. However this album peaks almost immediately, and coasts on the same intensity for its entire duration. If you like Hatebreed, you'll like this album. If not, it won't do anything to change your mind. Expand