Solar Haze to Release The Solar Age EP July 16
The new EP from Los Angeles heavy rock and rollers Solar Haze takes its name from the opening track, but the implication of arrival is prevalent just the same. Then a four-piece, the band debuted in 2019 with a self-titled full-length, and though guitarist/vocalist Stephen Falla (now also bass), guitarist Ross Cowan and drummer Ryan Michael Falla have since parted ways with bassist Jason Hernandez, one expects no less energy than could be found on that release to be showcased on the new one given the rawness of sound and underlying current of punk and classic metal in their riffs. I haven’t heard anything off the 17-minute outing as yet, but neither am I complaining about getting switched on to the self-titled.
Actually, right out of the go-figure file, the EP just came into my email while I’m writing this. Can confirm vitality, and the production’s got a good balance too. I’m gonna look forward to getting to know this better.
You’ll find the older release streaming below. The first song from the EP shows up June 18, as the PR wire tells it:
SOLAR HAZE Announce Release Details for ‘The Solar Age’ EP
Out July 16, 2021 on Metal Assault Records. Pre-Orders launch and music video for title track premieres June 18th
The end is near, The Solar Age is here! Southern California heavy rock / metal trio SOLAR HAZE will release their eagerly awaited EP, The Solar Age on July 16, 2021 via Metal Assault Records. Pre-orders for The Solar Age will begin on June 18th along with the premiere of their official music video for the single and EP lead off track, “The Solar Age.” The three-track, 18-minute extended play was produced by Eddie Vasquez (of San Diego based band Tzimani). In just 17 minutes and 47 seconds, The Solar Age takes its listeners through an intriguing and entertaining thrill ride through heavy fuzz coated sludge rock ladled with elements of punk and stoner metal. Prepare to experience mind altering mood swings that range from slow and steadfast low-end grooves all the way to heightened states of psychedelic mania complete with fast-paced riffs, and deliciously rebellious punk tinged vocals.
When questioned about the makings and meanings of The Solar Age, the band described their new offering with the following statement “The content within The Solar Age is not recommended for those with underlying heart conditions or easily suggestible temperaments. The subjects breached within contain themes of death, destruction, human sacrifice, and the engagement in pagan/satanic ritual; all subjects which may or may not incite feelings of terror, paranoid delusion, or religious sedition in the listener. Once you step forward you cannot go back.”
The Solar Age track listing:
1. The Solar Age (4:57)
2. Fortress Will Fall (3:50)
3. Terror Of The Deep (9:00)
Total Runtime: 17:47
In celebration of their forthcoming release, SOLAR HAZE will perform at “Blunt Force Trauma Fest,” a virtual mini festival experience presented by Ebony Jeanette PR & Metal Assault Records streaming July 16th via Youtube.com/ebonyjeanette. More information about the Blunt Force Trauma Fest can be found via Facebook.
SOLAR HAZE is:
Guitar/Vocals/Bass Guitar: Stephen Falla
Guitar: Ross Cowan
Drums/Percussion: Ryan Michael Falla
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