Founded by Exodus frontman Steve 'Zetro' Souza in 2012, Hatriot serves as a bridge between the classic 1980s Bay Area thrash scene and the modern era. The band is notable for its unique lineage, featuring Zetro's sons Cody and Nick Souza in the rhythm section, which has created a tight-knit, intuitive musical bond.
Their sound is a direct evolution of the 'Zetro-era' Exodus style, characterized by high-pitched, raspy snarls and aggressive, palm-muted riffing. Over their career, the band has successfully transitioned from a veteran-led project to a formidable unit in their own right, especially as Cody Souza took over vocal duties, maintaining the signature family vocal timbre while adding a more contemporary death-thrash edge. Critically, they are respected for maintaining the technical standards of the genre's pioneers while avoiding the pitfalls of pure nostalgia. They occupy a specific niche for listeners who demand the speed of thrash with the beefy, modern production values of 21st-century metal.
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