Biohazard: Divided We Fall
Biohazard is back with ‘Divided We Fall’, their first studio album in over a decade, set for release on October 17 via BLKIIBLK. Reuniting the original lineup, the band delivers a record that feels both raw and purposeful — a powerful reminder of what made them such an essential voice in heavy music to begin with. Produced, mixed and mastered by Matt Hyde (Slayer, Hatebreed, Deftones), the album captures Biohazard at their best, blending hardcore intensity, metal grit and streetwise groove with a sharper, more mature edge.
Tracked between Shorefire Studios in New Jersey and The Hydeaway in California, the the recording sessions brought the classic lineup back together in a way that felt natural and energised. You can hear that chemistry in every track — the urgency in the guitars, the punch of the rhythm section and the conviction behind every lyric. As guitarist Bobby Hambel said, “This album has been a long time coming, and the record is straight from our hearts. We can’t wait for everybody to hear it and play these new songs live”. That honesty and passion radiate throughout the record.
The album kicks off with ‘F**k The System’, a blistering opener that sets the tone from the jump. Released as a single earlier this year, the track dives headfirst into the album’s core themes of defiance and resistance. Back in March, the band brought that same fire to the O2 Forum Kentish Town, delivering an explosive performance that proved they haven’t lost a step. With ferocious vocals, punishing riffs and raw power, they whipped the crowd into a frenzy — mosh pits, stage dives and all. It was a reminder that their sound still hits just as hard live as it does in the studio. ‘Forsaken’ follows with crushing guitars and an unstoppable drive, a track built to ignite chaos in any room it’s played. The third song, ‘Eyes On Six’, changes the pace with a slow, tense build. Its moody intro and gradual climb into full-blown aggression show the band’s ability to balance atmosphere and sheer force, with Billy Graziadei’s vocals pulling everything into focus.
From there, the record maintains its momentum. ‘Death Of Me’ channels Biohazard’s signature aggression through a thick groove and crushing beatdown. Drummer Danny Schuler calls it a “mid-tempo banger” — a track that captures pure frustration and the feeling of fighting a battle that never ends. ‘Word To The Wise’ stands out as one of the album’s strongest cuts — fast, sharp and undeniably catchy. It races forward with relentless energy, then drops into a slower, more controlled section that lets you catch your breath before everything explodes back into chaos with a barrage of riffs and raw adrenaline. ‘Fight To Be Free’ and ‘War Inside Me’ channel frustration into anthemic energy, packing massive hooks without losing their bite. ‘S.I.T.F.O.A’ and ‘Tear Down The Walls’ throw back to the band’s old-school hardcore roots — chaotic, raw and unfiltered. ‘I Will Overcome’ offers a brief but powerful change of pace, slowing things down to reflect on perseverance and self-belief, before ‘Warriors’ closes the record in full force — a defiant, unifying anthem that ties the album’s themes together perfectly.
The story behind ‘Divided We Fall’ makes it even more meaningful. After years of hiatus, lineup changes and personal distance, the original members reconnected in 2022, sparked by a long-overdue reconciliation. That renewed bond fuels the entire record. You can hear it in the performances — tighter, heavier and more focused than they’ve been in years. It’s the sound of a band rediscovering its core identity, not by reliving the past but by rebuilding it with experience and perspective.
‘Divided We Fall’ proves that Biohazard is not just back — they’re revitalised. Aggressive, socially conscious and unapologetically heavy, the album stands as both a reminder and a declaration: this band still matters. Every track hits with intent, and together they form a statement of resilience, unity and raw energy from one of hardcore’s true originals.