For the Lions

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For the Lions
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Studio album of cover songs by
Hatebreed
ReleasedMay 5, 2009
RecordedLate 2008 – early 2009
Genre
Length48:02
Label Koch
Producer Chris "Zeuss" Harris
Hatebreed chronology
Supremacy
(2006)		For the Lions
(2009)		 Hatebreed
(2009)

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]

Contents

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]

Reception

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic 66/100 [5]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svg [6]
Consequence of Sound C+ [7]

For the Lions received mixed to positive reviews from critics. On Metacritic, the album holds a score of 66/100 based on 4 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews". [5]

Music review blog Gears of Rock said the band "diligently delivers all classic tracks with their signature blistering ferocity." [8]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Original artist (date)Length
1."Ghosts of War" Kerry King, Jeff Hanneman Slayer (1988)4:00
2."Suicidal Maniac" Rocky George, Mike Muir Suicidal Tendencies (1987)3:06
3."Escape" James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett Metallica (1984)4:38
4."Hatebreeders" Glenn Danzig Misfits (1982)2:51
5."Set It Off" Freddy Cricien Madball (1994)2:37
6."Thirsty and Miserable" Dez Cadena, ROBO Black Flag (1981)2:21
7."All I Had (I Gave)" Kirk Windstein, Matt Thomas, Todd Strange, Craig Nunenmacher Crowbar (1993)3:15
8."Your Mistake" Roger Miret, Vinnie Stigma Agnostic Front (1986)1:43
9."I'm In Pain" Trevor Peres, Donald Tardy, John Tardy Obituary (1992)4:11
10."It's the Limit"John Joseph, Harley Flanagan Cro-Mags (1986)1:40
11."Refuse/Resist" Sepultura Sepultura (1993)3:07
12."Supertouch/Shitfit" H.R., Dr. Know Bad Brains (1982)2:21
13."Evil Minds" Kurt Brecht Dirty Rotten Imbeciles (1985)0:57
14."Shut Me Out"Lou Koller, Pete Koller Sick of It All (1992)2:14
15."Sick of Talk"John Brannon Negative Approach (1982)0:38
16."Life Is Pain"Jorge Rosado Merauder (1995)3:21
17."Hear Me" John Porcelly, Mike Ferarro Judge (1989)1:54
18."Boxed In"Lou Di Bella, Larry Susi, Rich Kennon, Jim Eaton Subzero (1997)2:59
Total length:48:02

Best Buy exclusive tracks

No.TitleWriter(s)Original artist (date)Length
19."I, Spoiler"Paul Bearer, Mark Neuman Sheer 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

Charts

ChartPeak position
Belgian Albums Chart (Flanders)88[ citation needed ]

Personnel

References

  1. 1 2 3 "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" Archived 2011-11-19 at the Wayback Machine Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved on April 1, 2009.
  3. ↑ "HATEBREED To Film Video For Cover Of SLAYER's Ghosts Of War" [ permanent dead link ]Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved on April 1, 2009.
  4. ↑ Koch Rechords (July 15, 2009). "Hatebreed "Thirsty and Miserable"". YouTube. Archived from the original on 2021-12-20. Retrieved December 13, 2011.
  5. 1 2 "For The Lions by Hatebreed Reviews and Tracks". Metacritic . CBS Interactive . Retrieved September 23, 2018.
  6. ↑ Monger, James Christopher. "For the Lions - Hatebreed". AllMusic . RhythmOne . Retrieved September 23, 2018.
  7. ↑ Young, Alex (May 19, 2009). "Hatebreed - For the Lions". Consequence of Sound . Retrieved September 23, 2018.
  8. ↑ "Review: Hatebreed – For The Lions [2009]". Gears of Rock. May 4, 2009. Retrieved December 13, 2011.
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