Los Angeles CA stoner / psych quartet SOLAR HAZE will embark on a 10-day US West Coast tour this May, to promote their self-titled debut full-length, releasing 4.20 via Metal Assault Records. Having recently given it their all and more to track the album in the recording studio with producer Eddie Vazquez, Solar Haze is active again as a live band locally and regionally, and is chomping at the bit to finally take their skull-crushing, earth-shaking show on the road, to perform their staggering blend of in-your-face fast rockers and epic psychedelic jams.
SOLAR HAZE Spring 2019 US West Coast Tour Dates:
5.10 Tarzana, CA @ Petie’s Place
5.11 Reno, NV @ Shea’s Tavern
5.13 Portland, OR @ Twilight
5.14 Seattle, WA @ Funhouse
5.15 Medford, OR @ Johnny B’s
5.16 Boise, ID @ The Shredder
5.17 Nevada City, CA @ Cooper’s
5.18 Oakland, CA @ Golden Bull
5.20 Los Angeles, CA @ Down N Out
Other local/regional live appearances:
3.22 Los Angeles, CA @ Five Star Bar
4.05 Downey, CA @ The Stardust
4.20 Pasadena, CA @ Old Towne Pub (album release show) tickets
The rip-roaring opening track “Hawk in the Wind” was premiered on February 13 (not coincidentally the 9-year anniversary of Metal Assault), exclusively by stoner doom monolith Doomed & Stoned, along with a stellar writeup, which describes the album as “fantastically fuzzy”, among heaps of other epic words of praise lavished upon it. Listen to the song below:
Solar Haze has this to say about the recording process and about what people can expect from the album: “The self-titled Solar Haze debut is an album we’ve been looking forward to recording for a long time. We’ve been playing these songs live for a few years now, some dating back to as far as 2013, and it brings us a lot of excitement taking these songs from the stage to the vinyl with Metal Assault Records. Our producer/engineer Eddie Vasquez helped us take the music beyond our highest expectations and worked with us to create something that has a strongly defining feel you can only experience through Solar Haze. From hard hitting grooves to monster stoner jams, within Solar Haze lies an eclectic experience that has something for all kinds of metal and rock fans alike.”
Metal Assault Records will release Solar Haze, boasting cover artwork by the inimitable Ryan Bartlett, on limited-edition vinyl and all digital platforms on 4-20. Solar Haze is available for pre-order on Neon Green, Black and Transparent Purple vinyl, limited to only 100 copies each, sold individually and as part of shirt+LP bundles, through the Metal Assault web store. All vinyl and bundle orders will come with free digital download of the album. Digital download is also available for standalone purchase via the Metal Assault bandcamp.
What the press is saying about Solar Haze:
“… the entirety of Solar Haze – from the aggressive, driving beat of the rhythm section to the daring leads and laser sharp riffs – provides us with something that’s been missing from the heavy scene at large: that magic combination of fun, wicked, and earth-shaking.” – Doomed & Stoned
Solar Haze track listing:
1. Hawk in the Wind (4:02)
2. Eyes of Strangers (4:20)
3. Hammer to the Head (5:03)
4. Coven (6:39)
5. United Minds (2:54)
6. Nefarious Natures & Truth Perceived (8:09)
7. Solar Haze (6:33)
8. Stoned to Death (7:52)
Total Duration: 45:32
Credits:
Music by Stephen Falla and Ryan Falla
Produced by Eddie Vazquez
Mixed, Mastered and Engineered by Eddie Vazquez
Recorded at Bonita Studios in Bonita, California
Cover Artwork by Ryan Bartlett
Band photo by Aimee Martinez
Solar Haze is:
Stephen Falla (vocals, guitar)
Ryan Falla (drums)
Ross Cowan (guitar)
Jason Hernandez (bass)
Solar Haze links: facebook | instagram
