Doomed Confessionary: Dead Hazards
Formed in Greenwich, London, in 2023, Dead Hazards is an alternative rock band bringing thick, smoky, sometimes feverish guitar-driven tracks. Marrying the natural and the artificial, Dead Hazards has spun up sounds with elements from heavy metal, rock, and folk.
Dead Hazards’ debut album »Saline«, released on April 20th, 2025, transcends the limitations of modern sludge metal, orchestrating a fusion of heavy genres that defies easy categorization. Above all else, it’s a kaleidoscope of sonic colors that tips its hat to alternative and punk, desert rock, experimental and prog, and even classical music.
At its core, »Saline« delivers creamy, fuzzed out guitars anchored by a stalwart foundation of modern electronic drums and searing basslines. Top that off with a vocalist who masterfully blends operatic chops with a commanding, grunge veneer, and the result is an LP that comfortably sits alongside playlists containing Pallbearer, Windhand, and Monster Magnet. Discerning ears will also catch hints of inspiration drawn from thick Kyuss’s grooves, Faith No More’s experimental steez, and Jane’s Addiction’s dark theatrical flair throughout the album.
Can you please say a few words about your band?
We’re Dead Hazards, a sort of alternative metal band with lots of sludge, from Greenwich, London. Our debut LP »Saline« was just released April 20th.
What was the biggest challenge for the band?
It’s the recording process. The drums were played with essentially a broken electronic drum kit, there was phasing from poor cable connections, the guitar setup was hardly working for us, and we had to do quite some of the recording separately. Mixing and writing were quite difficult too, but not to that extent.
What can you be most proud of so far?
The fact that we have finished a full album. Growing up I was kind of mesmerized by albums in general, how they are made to be cohesive and how inventive people can be. Like ‘where do you pull this from’ – that kind of stuff.
What was your biggest regret?
I don’t know about biggest, but I think we could have made some of the parts of the album a bit more aggressive sounding. Also we experimented with many instruments, but that probably could also have been pushed harder.
What was the best concert/tour so far and why?
Since this is a confessionary, I’ll have to admit I personally have not been to many metal shows. Haha, ha. But one that was really strangely fun was Apocalyptica, around maybe 2015 in Europe. We have some violin on our album too, and they might have inspired it somewhat.
What was the biggest surprise on the music scene for you?
It has to be all of those old bands that are making a return right now. Some of them were quite obscure, some not, but it’s kind of satisfying to see them again and the different responses their returns get. Acid Bath?? Nu metal??
What is currently in your heavy musical rotation?
I haven’t been listening to that much music while making the album, the rest of the band too from what I know. But Melvins never disappoint and just keep on releasing, also definitely King Gizzard, then bands like Haken and Spotlights. There’s also metal bandcamp. I hope I’ll get to check out more lesser known bands after we release.
What was the best advice you’ve ever been given as a musician?
Can’t say I’ve been given something significant enough to be worth sharing. There’s always ‘get better gear’ or ‘double-track guitars a ton’ though, those I’ve heard more than enough times.
What are your guilty pleasures?
Nicotine, ice cream, EDM and 80s pop.
Can you say something more about the current music scene in London?
There’s a ‘everything everywhere all at once’ type of thing in London, and while sometimes it can seem like metal is getting a bit pop-like, there’s real heaviness and experimentation out there, especially with these somewhat industrial bands.
Where can we see you live this year (concerts/tours)?
We’re not doing live shows at this time.
What are your plans for the future as a band?
Maybe release a video, maybe finish a website, maybe make liner notes.
How can people best support your band?
Listening is most appreciated, no matter how or where.
Do you have any message for your listeners?
Come on, feel the noise!
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Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well