Hate is a Polish blackened death metal band. The band was formed in 1990 by guitarist and vocalist Adam "ATF Sinner" Buszko, guitarist Quack and drummer Mittloff. The lineup has changed over the years. They have released thirteen studio albums, and several early demos and EPs. Their most recent album, Bellum Regiis, was released on 2 May 2025 through Metal Blade Records.
History Vocalist Adam The First Sinner, guitarist Qack, and drummer Mittloff formed Hate in Warsaw, Poland, in 1990. Between 1990 and 1995, the band recorded three demo tapes: Aborrence (1992), Evil Art, which compiles the first two demos (1994), and Unwritten Law (1995). Bassist Daniel Rutkowski first played on Evil Art. In 1996, Hate signed with Novum Vox Mortiis, who released their first two albums, Daemon Qui Fecit Terram (1996) and Lord Is Avenger (1998), in Poland.
In 2000, Hate released the mini-album Victims through Metal Mind Records. Later that year, shows with Immolation drew the attention of American label Dwell Records, who included Hate's cover of "Postmortem" on the compilation Gateways To Hell: Tribute To Slayer (Vol. 2). Hate signed their first record contract outside Poland with WW3/Mercenary Music, who released a compilation of the albums Lord Is Avenger and Victims as Holy Dead Trinity in 2001.
Hate released 2002's Cain's Way on WW3/Mercenary Music in the US, and on Blackend Records in Europe, though several months later. At the time of the European release, guitarist Ralph and drummer Mittloff were replaced with Kaos and Hellrizer, respectively.
In 2004, Hate released Awakening Of The Liar on Listenable Records in Europe and Mercenary Music in the US. The album was a poll winner in Polish magazine Thrash'Em All.
The band recorded Anaclasis – A Haunting Gospel of Malice & Hatred in June and July 2005 at Hertz Studio in Białystok, Poland. The album was released on 25 October 2005 through Empire Records. The album received positive reviews from critics. Blabbermouth wrote that the music "is indicative of a band that has formed an identity. It is well structured, yet not overly technical, and sports a bit more melody and a cleaner guitar sound."
The band entered Hertz Studio in August 2007 to record Morphosis, released on 4 February 2008 through Listenable Records. The album received positive reviews from critics.
The band's seventh full-length album, Erebos, was released on 15 November 2010 through Listenable Records. The album was recorded between July and August 2010 at Hertz Studio. A music video for the title track was directed by Sławomir Makowski and released on 21 October 2011.
Their eighth full-length album, Solarflesh, was released on 4 February 2013 through Napalm Records. The album was recorded between June–July 2012 at Sound Division Studio in Warsaw, Poland, and mixed at Hertz Studio. The album received generally positive reviews from critics. Revolver Magazine gave it 4/5, writing that the band have "nailed the best of modern no-frills death metal: full-speed blast beats, grimy sludge, and just enough experimentation to keep things interesting, from keyboard flourishes and a sense of drama that borders on ludicrous but still works to Spanish-style guitar intro to the title track."
During the night of 5 April 2013 and the morning of 6 April 2013, bassist Slawek "Mortifier" Arkhangelsky died in his sleep while on tour near Munchberg, Germany. His bandmates discovered him "lifeless" and called an ambulance, which unsuccessfully attempted to revive him. An autopsy revealed the cause of death as cardiac arrhythmia. They released their ninth album, Crusade: Zero, on 30 January 2015 through Napalm Records. The album was recorded at Efektura Studio in Warsaw, Poland and dedicated to Mortifer.
The band released their tenth album, Tremendum, on 5 May 2017 through Napalm Records. The album was recorded with Adam ATF on guitar/vocals and Pavulon on drums, with session guitars and bass by Dominik Prykiel and Paweł Michałowski, respectively. It features guest guitar solos from Dean Arnold of Vital Remains. The band announced that they would tour Europe through May and June 2017 to support the album.
Hate's eleventh studio album, Auric Gates of Veles, was released on 14 June 2019 through Metal Blade Records. Rugia, was released on 15 October 2021.
Hate supported Belphegor on their US tour in early 2026 along with Incantation.https://exclaim.ca/music/article/belphegor-incantation-hate-join-forces-for-2026-north-american-tour On 8 February 2026, original guitarist Andrzej "Quack" Kułakowski died at the age of 54.
Band members
Current Adam "ATF Sinner" Buszko – vocals, rhythm guitar Dominik "Domin" Prykiel – lead guitar Tomasz "Tiermes" Sadlak – bass Daniel "Nar-Sil" Rutkowski – drums
Past Piotr "Mittloff" Kozieradzki – drums Andrzej "Quack" Kułakowski – lead guitar Marcin "Martin" Russak – bass, backing vocals Daniel – bass Ralph – lead guitar Cyprian Konador – bass Dariusz "Hellrizer" Zaborowski – drums Piotr "Kaos" Jeziorski – lead guitar Kamil "Hellbeast" Kondracki – lead guitar Konrad "Destroyer" Ramotowski – lead guitar Stanisław "Hexen" Malanowicz – drums Sławomir "Mortifer" Arkhangelsky – bass Paweł "Pavulon" Jaroszewicz – drums
Live Tomasz "Cyklon" Węglewski – bass Łukasz "Lucas" Musiuk – lead guitar Alexandra Arkhangelskaya – bass Piotr "Kain" Kołakowski – bass Paweł "Apeiron" Michałowski – bass
Session Filip "Heinrich" Hałucha – bass
Timeline
Discography
Studio albums Title Album detailsDaemon Qui Fecit Terram Released: 1996 Label: Novum Vox Mortiis Formats: CD, CSLord Is Avenger Released: 1998 Label: Novum Vox Mortiis Formats: CD, CSCain's Way Released: 2001 Label: Apocalypse, Blackend, WWIII Formats: CD, CSAwakening of the Liar Released: 4 March 2003 Label: Mercenary Musik, Empire, Listenable Formats: CD, digital downloadAnaclasis – A Haunting Gospel of Malice & Hatred Released: 25 October 2005 Label: Empire, Listenable Formats: CD, LP, digital downloadMorphosis Released: 4 February 2008 Label: Listenable Formats: CD, LP, digital downloadErebos Released: 15 November 2010 Label: Listenable Formats: CD, digital downloadSolarflesh – A Gospel of Radiant Divinity Released: 30 January 2013 Label: Napalm Formats: CD, digital downloadCrusade:Zero Released: 25 January 2015 Label: Napalm Formats: CD, digital downloadTremendum Released: 5 May 2017 Label: Napalm Formats: CD, digital downloadAuric Gates of Veles Released: 14 June 2019 Label: Metal Blade Formats: CD, digital downloadRugia Released: 15 October 2021 Label: Metal Blade Formats: CD, digital downloadBellum Regiis Released: 2 May 2025 Label: Metal Blade Formats: CD, digital download, vinyl
Compilations Title Album details NotesEvil Decade of Hate Released: 20 March 2000 (POL) Label: Apocalypse Formats: CDHoly Dead Trinity Released: 10 April 2001 (US) Label: WWIII Formats: CD, digital download Compilation of songs from Victims EP and Lord is Avenger album.
EPs Title EP details NotesVictims Released: 15 June 1999 (POL) Label: Metal Mind Productions Formats: CD, CS Re-released on 21 April 2001 as part of Holy Dead Trinity compilation
Video albums Title Video details NotesLitanies of Satan Released: 28 June 2004 (POL) Label: Metal Mind Productions Formats: DVD Re-released as CD on 8 June 2009
Demos Title EP detailsAbhorrence Released: 1992 (POL) Label: Hate Production Formats: CSEvil Art Released: 1994 (POL) Label: Loud Out Records Formats: CSThe Unwritten Law Released: 1995 (POL) Label: Novum Vox Mortiis Formats: CS
Music videos Year Title Directed Album2008"Threnody"Maciej "Dombro" DąbrowskiMorphosis2011"Erebos"Sławomir Makowski, Moderna StudioErebos2013"Alchemy of Blood"Marcin Halerz, Red Pig Productions Solarflesh - A Gospel of Radiant Divinity2015"Valley Of Darkness"Red Pig ProductionsCrusade:Zero
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