Hate - Rugia (OFFICIAL)

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No one combines death and black metal quite like Poland's Hate. With unflinching viciousness and a sense of atmosphere unique to the band, on Rugia, their twelfth full-length, they push the boundaries of their craft even further. "It was clear to me that it should build upon and evolve from our previous record, 'Auric Gates Of Veles' (2019), both musically and lyrically. However, every Hate record stands as a separate journey, and never twice to the same place. You never know exactly where it will lead you," states vocalist/guitarist ATF Sinner, who has led the band since 1991. Fresh blood in the band's line-up also helped contribute to Rugia's unique sound. Pavulon (drums), who had played with the band since 2014, was forced to step down from the band due to serious health issues. The band tapped Nar-Sil (Neolith, Virgin Snatch, Embrional) to take his place. "Working with a new drummer this time around was a fascinating experience for me. Nar-Sil's technique and presence are quite different from Pavulon's, and that definitely comes across. I believe we managed to construct a refreshing new chapter to our discography, composing nine truly sinister onslaughts of pure rage."

The band elected to once again track the album in the Hertz Recording Studio in Poland, and it was recorded, mixed and mastered by the Wiesłaski Brothers (Behemoth, Decapitated). Everything was laid down over about two to three weeks, with longtime collaborator Michał Staczkun providing the ambient elements of the band's sound. The only struggle came about at the mixing stage, where the final character of the record emerges. "Here we encountered many problems, contradictory visions too. The producers had their own idea for the overall sound, which differed from what I had in mind, so we were trying to find a good compromise and it took us a few months." Given how strongly the personality of the record shines through, it is safe to say that the compromise reached was definitely in its best interest, standing as perhaps the best sounding record in the band's long career. Hate is also celebrating thirty years of activity with Rugia, Sinner affirming he is as driven as ever. "Well, the fire is still burning! I'm proud that I have built a band with such strong energy, that's lasted for a long time in spite of numerous line-up changes and obstacles in our way. We are still here and we create with ever growing consciousness and dedication. The energy speaks through us. Honestly, I think of the band as something much bigger and more profound than the individual people involved in it over any given period of time. I believe we create a channel for energies that surpass us."

"Rugia" track-listing"
1. Rugia
2. The Wolf Queen
3. Exiles of Pantheon
4. Saturnus
5. Awakening the Gods Within
6. Resurgence
7. Velesian Guard
8. Sun of Extinction
9. Sacred Dnieper

**band photo**
Photo credit: Daniel Rusilowicz

Hate line-up:
ATF Sinner - vocals, guitars
Domin - guitars
Nar-Sil - drums
Tiermes - bass

#hate #rugia

[metalbladerecords]

LYRICS:
Bright wilde lupine eyes
To call the devil forth
No life lingers in the void
Beyond this frozen realm
The seas run red with blood
To rip apart truth from lie
As heavens implode

May we feast
For the glorious one
In sanctuary of light!

Drink from the source
From the fountain of grace
Drink from the vein
The fountain of silence!

A thunderbolt as malice from beyond
To smite the mortals' golden pride!

Regardless of storms
Regardless of titans' disdain
The temple in the swamps lives on!
Tremendous and strident
Red fire flows through the arch
No repentance means no joy!

Drink from the source
From the fountain of grace
Drink from the vein
From the fountain of silence!
A warning sent as thunder from beyond
To smite the mortals' golden hubris
Cything through the land of morbid ones
Crushing all the race
As you ram your sword through their guts

Revolving to their final drain
See the death light in their eyes
Spit out!
A vicious and primal disdain...

Hunt Veles down
On his own turf
Hunt the wicked down
On his own turf
Hunt the wicked down
On his own turf

[Nekrist]

Now, this is how I want my Blackened Death Metal, atmospheric but thick and heavy at the same time 🖤.

[frankgehrke]

This is a voyage of your feelings, transported trough this brilliant band, forget all rules and let go this spirits.... This is pure metal, touching your subconsciousness....Bow down to HATE!

[Ricardo-dzxf]

Hate and Vader my favorites bands from Poland

[tomaszhuzar]

Byłem na koncercie w Gdańsku tydzień temu. Zespół pokazał klasę jak zawsze . Ten utwór to także klasa .

[marciochiabotto]

I kind of miss their more death metal sound, but this is absolutely beautiful!

Can't wait for the whole album.

[t.k.]

After this minutes of destroy music i feel like tunk Has plowed throught my Brain great Polish power 👊👊👊

[ruigoncalves]

Another amazing track from One of the best Death Black metal bands out there. Awesome how They keep on developing their sound and still sounding fresh and unique. Daniel work on particular in this track is superb. New blood for the best Roots. This Will be probably the best álbum of its kind for 2021. Hate Rugia sounds promissing as Hell! Great going and congrats! You Rock!

[hoozukisama]

Hate Intro is always iconic, for me Hate is the Best and the beast what Poland give to the world

[rbizzle]

I was blessed seeing them with Incantation, Dark Funeral and Belphegor it felt like the building was gonna fall on us that day.👊

[michaczerwinski]

Hate jak zawsze nie zawodzi i na najwyższym poziomie \M/

[ptltybrdty]

Fucking good song! Absolutely sick shit!

Love Hate since 2010!!! Hail from Ukraine!

[metalaxi]

Finally, I've been waiting for so long for a new track after seeing pics from a video shoot over and over again on their FB page. Great song! Auric was one of the best albums in the last years. Looking forward to the new album!

[justinchitwood]

Can't wait for this album to come out i have all 11 albums two demos and one live album and two bootlegs

[EddyEP]

Been a while since I heard something from them, but this sounds promising! Looking forward to the new album! 🤟🏻

[kryptcrawler]

Definicja tego, jak poprawić doskonałość sprzed dwóch lat 💥🤘💥🤘💥

[AUM_-posc]

Now I want to see Hate live even more, because I missed them on tour with _those_ _other_ _bands_ they were with last time.
And for them to be main band of the show, and not the other way around. Like, c'mon, you deserve it - give us hell for at least an hour with some bangers from other albums you rarely play now.

[sebastianarmas]

Their last album caught my attention so I’m excited for this

[henrygriffen]

I seen them with Dark funeral and BELPHEGOR, HATE is one of the best black metal bands around

[mrgk]

Sounds like Hate of Erebos/Solar Flesh period to me. My favourite albums. Awesome!