FOR THOSE ABOOT TO ROCK: Riffs of Canada with Hashteroid [Vancouver, British Columbia]

By: Mark Tremblay

Album Type: Full Length

Date Released: 20/04/2018

Label: Independent

Hashteroid’s self titled album is truly one of the most enjoyable experiences one can have from heavy music in 2018.

“Hashteroid” DD track listing:

1). Freak Power

2). Black Tide

3). Stan the Wolfman

4). Green Caramel

5). Godspeed Below

6). Cool Ghost

7). ...Return to Hash Planet

The Review:

From the outset, Hashteroid’s self titled record seems like an average stoner metal experience. From the album’s artwork aesthetic, to the band’s implied interests in psychedelics, the listener gears themselves for another exercise in Sleep worship. Once the music starts however, all of these pre-conceived notions are gone. From the sheer speed, guitar solos, and focus on song melody, “Hashteroid” is an experience impossible to pin down to one genre. “Hashteroid” is an album that is forward thinking, but packs enough nostalgia to speak to die hard Mötorhead fans. If you’re looking for a truly unique experience in heavy music, look no further than “Hashteroid”, it is abundantly filled with riffs of all kinds. From the thundering rock and roll of “Freak Power” and “Godspeed Below”, to the doomier “Stan the Wolfman” and “Cool Ghost”, there is something for everyone. Each track transitions between multiple riffs, constantly keeping the listener on its toes.

None of this would be work, however, if it weren’t for great song writing by the band as a whole. The band has a great understanding of how to utilize pace, and how to properly incorporate guitar effects. Songs like “Godspeed Below” are elevated with the bands ability to incorporate small subtleties throughout.  Hashteroid’s debut record breathes new life into heavy music, while at the same time striking the right amount of nostalgia listeners love from retro metal. Hashteroid’s self titled album is truly one of the most enjoyable experiences one can have from heavy music in 2018.

“Hashteroid”is available here

Band info: bandcamp || facebook

TRACK PREMIERE: Hashteroid deliver an Armageddon of riffs on "Black Tide"

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Coming 3 years to the day after the release of their debut EP ‘Respect the Depths’, on 20/04/2018 Vancouver’s Hashteroid are back with their self titled debut album.  Get ready for an Armageddon of riffs and a miasma of green vapour because this 4/20 Hashteroid will be your drug of choice. 

“Hashteroid” was engineered and tracked by Michael Kraushaar (Black Wizard) at Bully's Studios, mixed by Jesse Gander (Bison) at Rain City Recorders, and mastered by the mighty Brad Boatright (Mutoid Man, Nails) at Audiosiege and today ahead of its release, you can hear a brand new track from the album below, entitled “Black Tide”. For all you vinyl junkies, the album is coming out on vinyl sometime in June via Cursed Tongue Records with pre-orders in May.

Band info: facebook || bandcamp