When Connecticut hardcore metal masters, Hatebreed, started working on their covers album, For the Lions, they weren't planning to include any tracks by Slayer, and not because they weren't worthy. Slayer, says frontman Jamey Jasta was so influential and so supportive to Hatebreed that the band didn't want to pay them a disservice by screwing up one of their songs. Fortunately, Hatebreed changed their mind because "Ghosts of War," from Slayer's 1988 album South of Heaven is an excellent tribute to the masters, faithfully executed without being a photocopy of the original. Click "more" to watch the video for the song, which will debut on-air on Saturday's "Headbangers Ball," which airs from 2 to 3 a.m. on MTV2.
"Ghosts of War" was directed by Toaster In The Tub & Live Dominance director Kevin Custer and is the band's first video to feature the return of guitarist Wayne Lozinak, who played in Hatebreed from 1994 to 1996. He replaces Sean Martin, who left to pursue other ventures.
For the Lions, which comes out May 5, also features covers of Metallica's "Escape," Suicidal Tendencies' "Suicidal Maniac," Black Flag's "Thirsty & Miserable," Sepultura's "Refuse/Resist" and other metal and hardcore classics, 18 in total.
Now watch Hatebreed tackle Slayer's "Ghosts of War":
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