“I’d say that we’ve played almost every major city, and most of the bigger venues,” says singer James Cairns. Through supporting the likes of Idlewild and Eagles Of Death Metal, The Haze have developed their chops and curves, in the process becoming a sharp, focused, articulate, hard rocking crew who deliver dirty rhythms locked into garage melodies, amid choruses so towering they are in danger of being a hazard to low-flying aircraft.
Led by the distinctive lead vocals of James Cairns, The Haze combine the classic feel of artists such as The Cult and The Doors with a tension last seen in Oasis early years. Live, the recipe is one part brooding menace and one part soaring guitars - add a pinch of backline-heavy rhythms and you have a new, pulse-racing sound combining strong melody with heart-driven riffs. Tracks such as Ghostdancer (as featured on a Zero magazine covermount CD), Lord, Preacher and Just To Hear Them Say are solid proof of that.
“When we started out, our main influence was Oasis,” reveals Cairns. “But now, we’re much more into the classic giants: Zeppelin, the Doors, the Stones, the Who, Dylan…it means that we’ve managed to get interest from older fans, as well as pick up a large young following. It’s a great mixture."
Cairns himself nearly joined the band as a guitarist. “I was invited down by John Paul Hunter (guitarist, who co-founded The Haze). I knew his cousin, and so got asked to come along for a bevy & a sing song, because they were looking for more band members. I went along, and actually just started to sing along to some of the tunes; that was it, I got the job…as the vocalist!”
Having never sung before in public, Cairns needed some severe anaesthetic intake to calm his nerves before doing his first ever Haze show. Consequently, his recollections are well…hazy. “Don’t ask me to tell you anything about that. I was so out of it; I can’t recall that gig at all, ha! But I’ve learnt my lessons. These days, we all party hard – but only after doing the show.”
The current line-up – Cairns, Hunter, guitarist Mark Miller, bassist Ross Duffy and drummer Robert Mitchell – have been together since 2004, and the aim is to spread the word far and wide.
“We want to go to America, Japan, Europe…in fact, anywhere they love their rock music.” In preparation for such global plans, The Haze have just recorded their debut album, with famed producer Chris Tsangarides. “Man, that was amazing. He’s worked with Sabbath, Thin Lizzy, Judas Priest as well as tons of new acts …he has so many stories that it could keep us in lyrics for the next six records!”
The record itself will be called ‘Spirits Will Rise’, a title that comes from… “well, it’s inspired by spiritualism. But it also has another meaning, of course. One that’s more alcoholic! So, whichever way you look at it, this is the perfect title for our debut.”
The Haze aren’t a passing phase. They are the natural successors to so many great names who’ve graced the British scene over the past 40 years – from Lizzy to Zeppelin, Nazareth to the Pink Fairies. But they’re also very much part of the modern era as recently witnessed on their recent shows at King Tuts, Rock Ness and as support to The Enemy.
As long as we have bands like this, the future of rock ’n’ roll is a sure bet. “We’ve got festival commitments like T In The Park coming up, and it seems we’re currently in demand. But the five of us are also very much aware that to live up to the high standards we’ve set ourselves, there’s a lot of hard graft left to do.”
Whats Your Name
The Haze Lyrics
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(Shake)
(Shake)
(Shake)
They said you was a reject off the factory line
Got no money, fame or fortune
Got no shimmer or shine
Yeah, your shoes will never sparkle while you're kicking the dust
You ain't the golden boy
You're a survivor
I pause the second hand
But you don't mind it
Shake what your mama gave you
Don't give a damn
So the world ain't what you thought it would be
Yeah, you can blame Uncle Sam
So sick of working for a nickle and dime
So you shake what your mama gave you
Yeah baby, don't give a damn (Shake)
(Shake)
You got three dollars, baby, and a borrowed guitar
Got no heavy in your metal
Got no gas in your car
Life ain't got no mercy when you're falling in lust
Gotta pick up all the pieces of your heart in the dust
You ain't nobody's toy
You're a pariah
The only superstar
Left in the gutter
Shake what your mama gave you
Don't give a damn
So the world ain't what you thought it would be
Yeah, you can blame Uncle Sam
So sick of working for a nickle and dime
So you shake what your mama gave you
Yeah baby, don't give a damn
You're not the one she takes home
Just a fly on the wall all alone
Time to sit back and let go
Time to toss the feathers, let your hair down, start the party
Shake what your mama gave you
Don't give a damn
So the world ain't what you thought it would be
Yeah, you can blame Uncle Sam
So sick of working for a nickle and dime
So you shake what your mama gave you
Yeah baby, don't give a damn
(Hey, hey, hey)
Yeah, you shake what your mama gave you
Yeah baby, don't give a damn
(Hey, hey, hey)
Yeah you shake what your mama gave you
Now baby, don't give a damn
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Shake what your mama gave you
Now baby, don't give a damn
(Hey, hey)
(Shake)
(Shake)
(Shake)
(Shake)
The lyrics to The Haze's song "What's Your Name" delve into the struggles and defiance of someone who feels like they don't fit society's standards of success and appearance. The opening lines describe the subject as a reject from the factory line, lacking in material wealth and sparkle. The mention of love lacking humor when dealing with lust hints at a sense of disillusionment and maybe even betrayal in relationships. The imagery of shoes that will never sparkle while kicking dust symbolizes a sense of feeling stuck and overlooked in a mundane existence.
Despite being seen as not living up to societal norms, the lyrics celebrate the individual as a survivor and not defined by external validation or superficial beauty. The defiance and refusal to conform are emphasized in the lines about shaking what your mama gave you and not caring about society's expectations. The mention of blaming Uncle Sam and being tired of working for little reward suggests a critique of the systemic challenges and inequalities faced by the working class.
The middle section of the song highlights the subject's meager possessions and struggles, painting a picture of resilience in the face of adversity. The reference to being a pariah and the only superstar left in the gutter evokes a sense of isolation and defiance in the face of societal rejection. The lyrics emphasize a sense of individuality and strength in the face of hardship, refusing to be reduced to a mere plaything or ignored fly on the wall.
The closing lines convey a sense of empowerment and release, urging the subject to let go of expectations and societal constraints. The imagery of tossing feathers and letting hair down symbolizes liberation and embracing one's true self. The repeated refrain to shake what your mama gave you and not give a damn reinforces the message of self-acceptance and defiance against societal pressures. Overall, the lyrics to "What's Your Name" by The Haze capture the themes of resilience, defiance, and empowerment in the face of societal expectations and challenges.
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You just might end up covering this game one day ><
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I Gotta Ask, Was That Super Earth At 3:42 A Helldiver's 2 Reference.
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The ps icon was more popular than the game itself
@LastGoatKnight
The only thing I know about this game😅
@lutherheggs451
Haze wasn't even PS3 exclusive, they were working on a 360 port that was supposed to come out like 6 months after the PS3 launch. Annnnnnnd then the game bombed. Some devs only launch a game on 1 platform because they don't have the money for multiplat and they hope it sells well enough for them to justify having it on other platforms.
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Like a . . . Certain game