Fastride – Self Titled (Review)
Artist: Fastride
Album: Fastride
Review:
I have to admit that I genuinely miss the 80s hard rock scene. The bands from that era cranked out some of the best rocking songs. If you miss it too, you should definitely check out the L.A. band Fastride. They recently released their debut album and it’s just what Dr. Rock ordered. Typically, a lot of bands that have a retro sound from the big 80’s hard rock and metal scene either don’t come across as genuine or just plain suck. However, I was pleasantly surprised by this album. After hearing the single “Sweet Candy”, I was ready for more, and Fastride doesn’t disappoint. Formed by guitarist/songwriter Ty Asoudegan, the band smokes throughout and there are some great blistering solos that will make any guitar fan ecstatic. Overall, the band composes a nice mixture of musical sounds that are reminiscent of everyone from Guns N’ Roses to Ozzy Osbourne. The opening track Tire Slayer is a full-on rock explosion and the band continues to blaze through great songs like Lords Of The Night, Canyon Kings, Fastride, Windowpain, and my personal favorite “Sweet Candy”. Guitarist Ty Asoudegan should be a household name if he continues to shred like this. If you like that 80s metal sound of yesteryear, pick up Fastride’s debut self-titled album. It’s a blast from the past that comes directly from the present.
Tracklisting:
01. Tire Slayer
02. Lords Of The Night
03. Canyon Kings
04. Sweet Candy
05. Mo Alba
06. Wicked
07. Fastride
08. Windowpain
Band Lineup:
Tire Slayer
Vox: Dustin Brayley (Tran Siberian Orchestra)
Guitar: Ty Asoudegan
Bass: JD DeServio (Black Label Society)
Drums: Derek Abrams (ex-Ministry)
Lords of the Night
Vox: Brandon Baumann
Guitar: Ty Asoudegan
Bass: Tom Chandler
Drums: Jeff Fabb (Black Label Society)
Sweet Candy
Vox: Brandon Baumann
Guitar: Ty Asoudegan
Bass: Tom Chandler
Drums: Tom Chandler
Canyon Kings
Vox: Brandon Baumann
Guitar: Ty Asoudegan
Bass: Tom Chandler
Drums: Tom Chandler
Mo Alba
Vox: Joe Reno
Guitar: Ty Asoudegan
Bass: Andrew Thomas Walley
Drums: Tim Everly
Fastride
Vox: Joe Reno
Guitar: Ty Asoudegan
Bass: Andrew Thomas Walley
Drums: Tim Everly
Wicked
Vox: Joe Reno
Guitar: Ty Asoudegan
Bass: Andrew Thomas Walley
Drums: Tim Everly
Windowpain
Vox: Billie Seeland
Guitar: Ty Asoudegan
Bass: Andrew Thomas Walley
Drums: Anthony Sciascia
Fastride’s Self-Titled Album is available on all platforms
Social Media
Instagram: @_fastride
Twitter: @TyAsoudegan
YouTube: @TyAsoudegan
