There’s something about bands who walk it like they talk it. Billy Bragg once famously gave his label advance to the staff who’d helped him get there — a gesture of integrity that said everything about the man. Biohazard, in their own raw, Brooklyn way, carry that same spirit.
When they played Birmingham earlier this year, the merch prices inside were ridiculous. So what did the band do? Set up a table outside in the drizzle, flogging hoodies for a tenner themselves. That’s Biohazard. No airs, no middlemen — just four blokes who mean every single word they shout.
That’s why “Divided We Fall” matters. It’s their first record in over a decade and, crucially, the first in years with the original line-up of Billy Graziadei, Bobby Hambel, Evan Seinfeld and Danny Schuler. Four lifers, back together, sounding as vital and furious as ever.
Opener “Fuck The System” sets the tone — an us-against-the-world anthem that somehow makes you believe the 99% might just stand a chance. Seinfeld’s scream of “How much can we take?” hits like a clenched fist, pure working-class defiance. “Forsaken” is every bit as feral, built on a riff that sounds like it’s trying to smash down concrete.
“Eyes On Six” pushes their metallic edge further, and it’s no surprise they brought in producer Matt Hyde (Slayer, Hatebreed) to give it that thick, punishing crunch. “Death Of Me” doesn’t even pretend to hide its rage, while “Word To The Wise” and “Fight To Be Free” are tailor-made for pits that spill into the street.
It’s “War Inside Me” that feels most personal, though — an explosion of self-loathing, survival and street grit. Then there’s “S.I.T.F.O.A” (that’s “Strength In The Face Of Adversity”), which might as well be the band’s mission statement. It’s raw, unapologetic, and a reminder of why Biohazard were always more than just another crossover act.
By the time “Tear Down The Walls” and “I Will Overcome” hit, the message is clear: unity, resilience, and rage are the weapons here. Closer “Warriors” seals it — not just a song, but a statement from a band who refuse to die quietly.
Billy Graziadei summed it up best: “This record is drawn from our heart.” You believe him. Every riff, every roar, every drop of sweat feels earned.
“Divided We Fall” isn’t just a comeback — it’s a reaffirmation. Biohazard are still standing, still swinging, and still fighting for every outsider who ever needed a band that truly gets it.
Rating: 8/10
