Saline is Dead Hazards’ Album Out Now
Good Day Noir Family,
There’s a kind of raw electricity pulsing through Saline, the latest release from Dead Hazards.
Saline is Dead Hazards’ Album Out Now
This isn’t background music. It’s the kind of record that grabs you, stares you down, and dares you to stay the course.
With deep roots in the gritty textures of ‘90s rock and industrial and a forward-looking edge that keeps it unpredictable, Saline stands out for its originality and conviction.
The opener, “Rerouting,” instantly throws you into the band’s atmosphere of controlled chaos. The distorted guitars and layered vocals nod toward Soundgarden and early Nine Inch Nails, with just enough grime in the mix to evoke the industrial influence without leaning too hard into imitation. It’s nostalgic in feel, but far from stuck in the past.
“Who’s Invited” follows with a melodic structure that carries a certain tension—moody and slightly unhinged, like something that could’ve come out of a fog-drenched alley in 1994 Seattle. There’s a paranoia laced into the chorus that gives the song a kind of neurotic charm.
The real standout might be “Unpaid Tolls.” There’s something primitive in its rhythm—tribal drums, unstable melodic lines, and a vocal delivery that drips with unease. It’s unpredictable in the best way, constantly shifting between moments of menace and near meditation.
“Endless Delay” continues the trend, digging deeper into grunge territory. Fans of Alice in Chains will find a lot to love here, especially in the vocals and the way the guitars bend into minor-key moods.
“Lazyeye,” perhaps the most sonically distinct moment of the album. The guitar riff is angular and memorable, and the pauses in the arrangement build tension without ever losing momentum. There’s a dystopian quality to it—like staring at a crumbling skyline through broken glass.
“Tourist Trap” shifts gears slightly. There’s a near-acoustic feel to parts of the track, though the anxiety remains—faint hope buried beneath layers of unease. It’s more introspective, yet still rooted in the album’s signature darkness.
Closer “Excess” pulls all the elements together. The vocals reach for something higher, more emotional. There are flashes where the singer channels Chris Cornell—not just in tone, but in the emotional range he taps into. It’s a proper finale, balancing weight and release.
Dead Hazards aren’t interested in following trends. Saline is confident, unfiltered, and strange in the way only honest music can be. It’s an album you’ll want to sit with—then play again to see what you missed the first time.
Saline is Dead Hazards’ Album Out Now!
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Saline is Dead Hazards’ Album Out Now
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.
Starting out, Dead Hazards seldom released and experimented instead, with styles including goth and trip hop, as heard in tracks like Creature’s Nest or Bait that were published Soundcloud.
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