Hatriot is an American
thrash metal
Thrash metal (or simply thrash) is an extreme subgenre of heavy metal music characterized by its overall aggression and often fast tempo.Kahn-Harris, Keith, ''Extreme Metal: Music and Culture on the Edge'', pp. 2–3, 9. Oxford: Berg, 2007, . ...
band formed in 2011 by former singer
Steve "Zetro" Souza (
Exodus
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) and guitarist Kosta Varvatakis. The band's current lineup includes Kosta V and Miguel Esparza on guitars, Souza's sons, Cody Souza on bass and vocals and Nick Souza on drums. They have been under contract with
Massacre Records
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since 2012. Local San Francisco favorites they have made waves on the west coast with several tours. In summer of 2013 they played the Ernie Ball stage at Vans Warped tour. Later that year they performed at Eidenhoven Metal Meeting in Holland alongside Accept, Death Angel, Sabaton, Therion and many more. In 2015, Steve Souza announced he had stepped down as the front man of the band, due to his commitments to
Exodus
Exodus or the Exodus may refer to:
Religion
* Book of Exodus, second book of the Hebrew Torah and the Christian Bible
* The Exodus, the biblical story of the migration of the ancient Israelites from Egypt into Canaan
Historical events
* Ex ...
. His son Cody has since taken over lead vocals.
They released a four-song demo in 2011 and have since released four albums: ''Heroes of Origin'' (2013),
''Dawn of the New Centurion'' (2014), ''From Days unto Darkness'' (2019) and ''Vale of Shadows'' (2022).
Members
Current members
* Kosta Varvatakis – lead guitar, backing vocals (2011–present)
* Cody Souza – bass (2011–present), lead vocals (2015–present)
* Nick Souza – drums (2012–present)
* Miguel Esparza – lead guitar (2011–2013, 2022-present)
Former members
*
Steve "Zetro" Souza – lead vocals (2011–2015)
* Drew Gage – rhythm guitar (2011)
* Kevin Paterson – rhythm guitar (2018–2022)
* Justin Sakogawa – rhythm guitar (2014–2017)
* Justin Cole – rhythm guitar (2013–2014, 2017–2018)
* Alex Bent – drums (2011–2012)
Discography
Albums and Demos
* 2011: ''Hatriot'' (Demo)
* 2013: ''Heroes of Origin''
* 2014: ''Dawn of the New Centurion''
* 2019: ''From Days unto Darkness''
* 2022: ''The Vale of Shadows''
Singles
* 2011 "Weapons of Class Destruction"
* 2012 "Bloodstaind Wings"
* 2013: "The Violent Times of My Dark Passenger"
* 2013: "Murder American Style"
* 2014: "Dawn of the New Centurion"
* 2015: "From My Cold Dead Hands" (Cody Souza Version)
* 2015: "The Fear Within" (Cody Souza Version)
* 2016: "Carnival of Execution"
* 2017: "Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed"
* 2019: "Organic Remains"
* 2019: "Ethereal Nightmare"
* 2022: "Hymn For the Wicked"
* 2022: "Verminous & Vile"
* 2022: "Horns & Halos"
References
External links
Official website*
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2011 establishments in California
Musical groups established in 2011
Musical groups from Oakland, California
Musical quartets
Thrash metal musical groups from California