Divided We Fall - Biohazard New Album

Reclaiming the Roots and the Ambition of a Comeback

When I think of Biohazard, I evoke the sound of Brooklyn’s streets: hardcore fused with metal’s weight, urban attitude, and furious rhymes. They emerged in the late ’80s and early ’90s as a bridge between genres, and over the decades faced lineup changes and long silences. Now, with Divided We Fall, they return after 13 years of complete discographic silence, reuniting the classic lineup, carrying the expectations of fans who wanted to see them strike back with vigor, not fade into nostalgic melancholy.

First Impact: Recovering the Pulse

As soon as 'Fuck the System' explodes through my headphones, I feel that the brutal, urgent sound that defined them still runs in the band’s veins. The modern production adds clarity and punch: the riffs sound razor-sharp, the drums hit like an anxious engine, and the dual vocals (Billy and Evan) carry the weight of experience. The opening sequence, 'Forsaken' and 'Eyes on Six', keeps the relentless pace, evoking the band’s crossover DNA with contemporary urgency.

Coherence, Variation, and Sonic Identity

What impresses me most is how the album moves between straight-ahead assaults and more atmospheric moments without losing cohesion. In 'Eyes on Six', there’s a brief ambient touch before diving back into the heaviness. 'Death of Me' carries a darker cadence, contrasting with 'Fight to Be Free', where groove merges with chanted vocals, reigniting that spirit of aggressive unity. The production (by Matt Hyde) gives volume and density without compromising roughness, it keeps the edges sharp, never too polished.

They even weave in urban textures and touches of rap (as in 'S.I.T.F.O.A.') without sounding out of place, the crossover essence that’s always been part of the band’s DNA is alive and well.

High Points and Subtle Drawbacks

Some moments really stood out for me: 'War Inside Me' bursts with explosive percussion and ferocious riffs. 'Tear Down the Walls' delivers a straightforward, crushing message. 'I Will Overcome' and 'Warriors' close the record with conviction, channeling defiance and unity. These final tracks work like anthems, closing the album with strength.

Not everything is flawless, at times, a few songs don’t sustain the same level of impact throughout. There are brief dips where the intensity fluctuates. Still, that’s almost expected in such an ambitious work and it never compromises the overall experience.

My Experience: A Reunion with Fury

Divided We Fall is an album that grabs you by the collar, it won’t let you sit still. It demands attention, radiating raw energy and concentrated emotion. For me, it’s more than a comeback: it’s a lived response, as if Biohazard were declaring, We’re still here, with clenched fists and distorted guitars.

I see this record as a reclaiming of identity, they make their classic sound feel refreshed, vigorous, and relevant. It might not reach the level of an absolute masterpiece, but it’s powerful, cohesive, and worthy of note in today’s heavy metal scene. If you want to feel that urban snarl wrapped in bold riffs, this album is a powerful invitation to revisit the core of hardcore metal.