HAZRDZ formed in San Jose California drawing members from several notable bands in the Northern California heavy music scene. The band got their start early in the year 2020 and devoted themselves to creating a new sound. The result was a politically charged wall of sound and a catalogue of songs. HAZRDZ hit the studio only months after it’s original inception and subsequently released multiple tracks culminating in their first full length vinyl album released by Alimentary Music and on all streaming platforms. HAZRDZ are committed to delivering a conscious message of resistance through furious high powered music.
HAZRDZ is
Gilbert Baltazar - Vocal
Joey Ruiz - Guitar
Willis Mecha - Bass
Jaqualin Dominguez - Drums
Available in two variants: Classic Black and Toxic Green. Includes foldout insert.
26 minutes of terror.
Devices: Trogotronic 673, 625, 679. MicroFreak. Mpa 023, MPC Live 2, Stylophone.
Recorded and mixed by @jerrydmixedit.
Additional brutality from Isaiah D.
Special thanks to Jerry Dalalo, Isaiah Dalalo, Eric Wood, WT Nelson and Tonya Alhona.
Snippet: https://tinyurl.com/hv6tzhtj
Double LP Reissue on Red Vinyl in “Old Style” gatefold jacket with hand numbered insert. Limited to 500 copies.
Lyrics by Z-Man. Production by Tahaj The First. Guest appearances from: DJ Pause, Cait La Dee, Breathless, Lil’ Flower Nasti, D-Wiz and Sick YG.
All original artwork by Zamon.
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Matism Records is a Northern California–based independent label releasing music we believe in across multiple formats including vinyl, CD, cassette and digital.
What began as a small, friend-driven operation solely releasing vinyl has grown into a broader platform working with musicians beyond our immediate circle. Our path has been shaped by where we come from and the people we’ve been fortunate enough to know—friends, collaborators and artists who continue to inspire us.
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