New Zealand based Heavy Rock outfit Haast Hunter have unleashed their biting new single and music video ‘Spite’, which was premiered exclusively via AAA Backstage. The new single is taken from their forthcoming album, set for release later this year.
“It wasn’t until I hit my mid 20’s that I really started to realize how common Tall Poppy Syndrome and toxic, spiteful tendencies are in people. Now as I approach turning 40, witnessing people mature into these traits that they have cultivated, I feel they either A) Remain ignorant to their ways, or B) Lean into it with an uncompromising acceptance and truly own the person they have become. In all honesty I prefer the latter – at least it’s honest. “SPITE’ is the embodiment of this duality, whilst also weaving in and out of an intertwined internal battle of realization and defeat.”
The new single was recorded by award-winning producer Scott Seabright and mastered by the legendary Ted Jensen (Post Malone, Deftones, Bring Me The Horizon). The band also teamed up once again with Colin Jeffs of Ten Of Swords (In Hearts Wake, Make Them Suffer, Redhook) to create the new music video.
Haast Hunter capped off 2024 with the release of their single and music video ‘Trial Unknown’, alongside their first New Zealand co headline tour with the mighty Powder Chutes. The video premiered exclusively via HEAVY Mag and was aired on well over 100 radio stations across the globe.
New single ‘Spite’ is available on all major online stores and streaming services.
