UPDATE: Oct. 1, 2025 - Hatebreed have now responded to the lawsuit filed by former bassist Chris Beattie with a motion filed by their legal team on Sept. 25. Bassist Chris Beattie, a co-founding member of Hatebreed who was removed from the band in late 2024, has hit back with a lawsuit alleging unpaid profits. Hatebreed Lawsuit BreakdownHatebreed bassist Chris Beattie and vocalist Jamey Jasta were the only two remaining original members from the band's formation in 1994. Why Chris Beattie Was Removed From HatebreedBeattie's lawsuit says he was dismissed from Hatebreed in November 2024. The lawsuit claims Beattie was terminated from the band after a venue security guard "falsely reported" that he had harassed her before Hatebreed took the stage that night.