HAAZE
are a Sludge/Doom Metal band from Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. The
band will be releasing their debut album – SWAMP MAMA – in
January 2019.
Swamp
Mama is a heavy collection of bleak Doom and Sludge Metal sounds.
What makes this band standout is their use of other elements such as
Drone and Death Metal to give their debut album an unforgiving and
cold feel.
HAAZE
are a band to look out if you like your music BRUTAL and LOUD.
I’ll
be reviewing their debut album in the next few weeks.
To
find out more about the band, I caught up with Bassist Jack
Sutherland from HAAZE.
Hi
Jack. Thanks for doing this interview. How are things with you today.
Doing
good! Thanks for asking.
Before
we discuss your new album. Can you give a brief overview of how the
band formed and where it is today
Formed
from a disbanded band in Mitch’s basement, writing riffs and laying
down lyrics.
How
would you describe your overall sound. As it’s a distinctively
heavy blend of many different musical elements.
It’s
a very groove oriented sound with notes of doom, hints of death and a
sludgy afterbirth that will leave you liking your lips for more.
You’re
about to release your superb album – Swamp Mama – in Jan 2019.
What can people expect from the album.
It
will leave you sore and begging for more, even your dog will hate you
ha-ha. We’re really proud of how it turned out and contains some of
the best writing we’ve ever down.
Who
is releasing the album and what formats is the album being released
upon.
Swamp
Mama will be released under Transistor 66 Records on vinyl and
digital
What
influenced you when writing and recording the album.
We
really influenced each other. Our individual tastes differ and from
the whole excitement of the process all of those influences
complemented each other in a very collective way. From slam to punk,
hardcore to death metal and everything in between.
Was
recording the album an easy or hard experience.
It
was a fun experience. We did most of it live off the floor and Ranjit
really helped streamline the process. It was a real pleasure working
with him and hope we can do it again.
You’re
from Red Deer, Alberta. How would you describe the underground Metal
scene in your home-town.
There’s
a lot of punk and hardcore, and the kids go crazy for metal over here
Can
you recommend any other Doom/Sludge Metal bands from your home-town
or surrounding areas that people should check out.
Get
some Highbernation in ya, quick.
What
is the song-writing method in the band. Is it a group collective or
down to one individual.
It’s
really a collaborate effort from everyone in the band. Mitch will
send us riffs and at jam magic happens. Everyone has their input and
whatever noises we make is really unique to us. We wanted this album
to catch your attention and be as hard hitting as possible
Which
bands or musical artists made you decide or influence you to become a
musician or pick up a musical instrument.
Steve
Harris got me on the bass
What
is your musical setup when playing live or recording in the studio.
Do you have a basic setup or advanced setup.
As
a bass player it’s straight to the point, overdrive pedal and
that’s it
With
2018 almost drawing to a close, what have been your favourite albums
you’ve listened to this year.
Been
hitting up Aversions Crown, Shadow of Intent and the Beaches quite a
bit, still can’t get enough
Thanks
for doing this interview. Before you go do you have anything to say
to your fans. Best of luck with the new album.
A
big thanks to all the fans for sticking with us and supporting us
along the way, can’t wait for everyone to hear what we made for
them. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Spotify, ITunes and check out
our pre-orders on BandCamp.
Words
by Steve Howe and Jack Sutherland
Thanks
to Moshpit Promotions for arranging this interview. Swamp
Mama will be available to buy on DD/Vinyl via Transistor 66 Records
from January 1st 2019.
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