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The opening message of Hatebreed’s 2008 dvd release, Live Dominance, goes like this: “This DVD is a snapshot in time capturing the Supremacy line-up — our strongest ever. We shot the live performance at Harpo’s in Detroit — where the pits are brutal and hardcore metal roots run deep.” And there you have it — all you need to know about this live dvd. Shall we dig a bit deeper? OK, we shall. It’s no secret that Hatebreed are a big reason for hardcore metal’s undeniable massive rise in popularity during the early 21st century, and the group has done so with its intense, mosh-o-plenty live performances. So why not document the group at the peak of its live powers? Good idea! Live Dominance certainly delivers, as the cameras capture as many shots of the crowd as possible; in fact, the audience is in almost as many shots as the bandmembers. And given the many Hatebreed favorites featured here — “Perseverance,” “A Call for Blood,” “Doomsayer,” “Before Dishonor” — fans can’t complain about the set list, either. In addition to including their complete Harpo’s performance, you also get a second disc featuring bonus live footage, interviews, fan testimonials, etc. Some live metal dvds come off almost as bands playing to themselves on a sound stage, with little to no crowd interaction or any evidence that there is an audience present. Live Dominance is the complete opposite, and certainly proves a fact that longtime fans have known for years — Hatebreed’s audience certainly fuels the group on-stage.

Track list:
1. This Is Now
2. Perseverance
3. A Call For Blood
4. To The Threshold
5. Empty Promises
6. Destroy Everything
7. Voice Of Contention
8. As Diehard As They Come
9. Hallow Ground
10. Doomsayer
11. Betrayed By Life
12. Straight To Your Face
13. Facing What Consumes You
14. Before Dishonor
15. Never Let It Die
16. Last Breath
17. Beholder Of Justice
18. Smash Your Enemies
19. Proven
20. Defeatist
21. Live For This
22. I Will Be Heard