Awaken The Hate - "The Monster In The Mirror"

Awaken The Hate is a groove metal band hailing from Brisbane, Queensland, formed in 2023. Drawing from themes of personal struggles, societal decay, and existential dread, the band delivers a hard-hitting and modern take on groove metal with a sound reminiscent of the ’90s metal scene, influenced by legends like Pantera. The band’s music channels raw energy, combining aggressive rhythms, heavy riffs, and deep lyrical introspection that tackles inner turmoil and the darker sides of the human psyche.

In 2024, the band gained significant attention with the release of their debut single, “Monster In The Mirror,” which explores the personal battle against addiction and the haunting journey of self-redemption. The single was premiered by HEAVY Magazine, where it was praised for its raw emotion and visceral narrative. Despite being relatively new to the scene, Awaken The Hate has made a strong impression with their intense live performances and a powerful message, aiming to be more than just another metal act.

They strive to leave a lasting mark on Australia’s heavy music scene with their groove-driven yet emotionally charged sound. With a debut album on the way and a solidified lineup featuring Ben “Benno” Rogers (vocals), Steve “The Gunman” Conley (guitar), Brad “Newstead” Morse (bass), Justin “Beachcomber” Wikohika (lead guitar), and Ryan “The Viscount” Canavan (drums), Awaken The Hate is ready to continue making waves across Australia and beyond.

“Monster in the Mirror” is the debut single by Awaken The Hate, a groove/thrash metal band from Brisbane, Australia. The track explores themes of addiction, inner conflict, and personal demons, blending heavy riffs, raw vocals, and intense rhythms. With compelling lyrics and dark visual storytelling, the song serves as a powerful introduction to our sound and sets the stage for our upcoming debut album.

The song, give us a concentration of heavy rhythms, and distorted sounds. A song with a full-bodied general sound, thanks also to the details, that gives volume and grit, making listening intense and well enhanced by instruments typical of that Alternative Metal sound,

With the addition of further melodic details that amplify and build a fluid the sound, the song sound, is deep and dynamic. “The Monster In The Mirror”, has a sound impact of remarkable workmanship a track full of energy and powerfull.