Hatebreed / Neglect

This 1995 split EP captures a pivotal moment in the evolution of heavy music, standing as a raw document of the mid-90s East Coast hardcore scene. Unlike the polished, stadium-ready anthems of Hatebreed’s later career, these recordings are caked in the grime of Bridgeport, Connecticut. The sound is thick, muddy, and dangerously heavy, leaning into the beatdown style that would soon define a generation of metalcore. It feels less like a professional studio product and more like a captured live assault, where the red-lining levels on the mixing board only add to the sense of urgency and desperation.

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