As reported by our friends at Lambgoat, Hatebreed have confirmed that longtime guitarist Wayne Lozinak has been diagnosed with a benign meningioma — a non-cancerous brain tumor. The band posted to the band’s social media accounts today, June 17th, 2025, that Lozinak will be stepping away from the road to undergo emergency surgery. After suffering “stroke symptoms” at Download Festival, Wayne sought medical attention. For Hatebreed’s remaining summer festivals, Summer Slaughter, and other tour dates,  live bassist Matt Bachand (Shadows Fall, Act of Defiance) will slide over to guitar duties with First Blood’s Carl Schwartz on bass. Get well soon Wayne. Continue reading →