Photo by David Hall
Canadian doom outfit YETI ON HORSEBACK are pleased to unveil their video for “Drug Addict.” Now playing at Decibel Magazine, the 25+ minute track opens the band’s impending new full-length, Traditional Addictions, set for release on July 24th.
YETI ON HORSEBACK is an almighty roaring musical beast that refuses to be silenced and lives to give audiences an alternative perspective on modern metal. Their sound contains howling vocals over doom-laden riffs that slice through the heart of formulaic music and hail bands like Sleep, Electric Wizard, Yob, and Melvins.
Hailing from London, Ontario, the band exists to fill a void left in heavy metal with their seemingly merciless ability to forge a sound as unique and original as it is lethal and intoxicating. Misanthropic sonic sludge and macabre lyrics are laid over a musical foundation of soul-crushing riffs that flow freely from their dedication to all that is heavy. Of their 2016 debut full-length, The Great Dying, Metal Injection crowned YETI ON HORSEBACK, “doom’s hope for the future.”
Comments vocalist/guitarist R.P. on the band’s epic new single, “‘Drug Addict’ is the perfect opening track: a raw, unrelenting representation of addiction. It bites into the vicious cycle of repetition, mirroring the highs and lows you continuously flow in and out of. With a simple story and clear, concise lyrics — where are my drugs, I need my drugs — the track is filled with Easter eggs and a tip of the hat to one of our favorite bands of all time. This is the feel-bad hit of the Summer.”
“‘Drug Addict’ was primarily R.P.’s lyrics with a few improved studio lines to help send home the message of, ‘I need my drugs.,’” adds vocalist S.S. “This song is the perfect opener: it’s a simple, heavy, and one-dimensional fixation on the mindset of an addict. I thoroughly enjoyed working with layering vocals and creating soundscapes on this song to help make it sound like a drug-fueled freakout.”
Writes Decibel Magazine, Writes Decibel Magazine, “You don’t get just a video premiere from Canadian doom mongers, YETI ON HORSEBACK, you get a disturbing short film—directed by David Hall—that fleshes out the nearly 14-minute ‘Drug Addict,’ with 11 additional minutes of sampled dialogue and footage preceding it. It is bleak doom metal by any measure and may not offer a bright start to your week. This quintet… however, are here to engage in a discussion regarding drug use/abuse, not brighten your day. Heavy music, heavy visuals, heavy topic.”
Watch YETI ON HORSEBACK’s “Drug Addict” video by David Hall HERE.
Traditional Addictions was recorded with Greg Dawson over the course of four years. The album theme stems from the cycle of trauma and addiction begetting one another throughout modern history. The record flows to and from these themes with each side of the album.
The band comments, “This is easily our best work to date, as a rising tide lifts all ships. It’s a natural progression from our previous work and shows where the band is heading. It’s still the monumentally crushing, heavy, and damning sound of YETI ON HORSEBACK, but with a new, more focused, thick sound and layered vocals. Working with Greg at BWC Studios elevated and challenged us further than we ever could have imagined. There is no replacement for life experience; we can all manipulate technology, but not everyone can shepherd and guide. Greg became a friend, a leader, and a contributor, proving to be the right choice at the right time.”
Traditional Addictions will be available on vinyl and digital formats. Jes Dunn (Ad Astra Tattoo) worked closely with the band to create a field-journal-style art layout that truly coalesces the message of the album into a visual format. The vinyl is 45rpm and 180g, including an art insert to fully immerse the listener in the thematic experience.
Find preorders at the YETI ON HORSEBACK Bandcamp HERE where first single, “Erotic Goth Dad,” can be streamed.
Traditional Addictions Track Listing:
1. Drug Addict
2. Mariner’s Lament
3. Through With This Flesh
4. Erotic Goth Dad
YETI ON HORSEBACK Live:
8/20/2026 London City of Music Concerts – London, ON w/ Kapitur
YETI ON HORSEBACK:
S.M. – bass, vocals
E.T. – drums
S.S. – vocals, soundscapes
R.P. – vocals, guitar
M.S. – lead guitar
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