HATEBREED Reportedly Re-Recording Under The Knife EP & New Album

Hardcore mainstays Hatebreed may be revisiting their roots in a big way.

Comedian Ian Fidance has revealed that the Connecticut metalcore veterans are not only working on their ninth studio album, but are also re-recording their landmark 1996 EP Under The Knife. The news surfaced during a newly shared episode of the Bein' Ian With Jordan Podcast, where Fidance detailed a recent trip to the studio.

"Saturday, I went to New Haven and sang gang vocals with Hatebreed on their two new albums," Fidance said. "…In a recording studio with Jamey [Jasta, Hatebreed vocalist] and Larry [Dwyer Jr., ex-Hatebreed guitarist] and Wayne [Lozniak, Hatebreed guitarist] — the two original guitarists on Under The Knife."

Frontman Jamey Jasta, guitarist Wayne Lozinak, and original guitarist Larry Dwyer Jr. were all reportedly present for the sessions — suggesting a back-to-basics approach for the reimagined material. Fidance also noted Dwyer's early ties to Death Threat, adding, "And Larry played guitar with Death Threat on their demo. And I was geeking out, and we sang gang vocals."

As for Under The Knife, the EP that helped cement Hatebreed's reputation for metallic hardcore fury in the mid-'90s, Fidance confirmed the band are giving it a full overhaul. "And then they're redoing Under The Knife, their first EP, and I sang 'Under The Knife' on Under The Knife that they're repurposing… Redoing, re-releasing, re-recording, redoing."

According to Fidance, his participation was also filmed, hinting that behind-the-scenes footage or a studio documentary could accompany the eventual release.