Disastroid

With a cataclysmic madness that Therapy?, Queens of the Stone Age and The Melvin have been able to personify in the past, Disastroid pound, pop and squeal on their first LP 'Life or Death'... All combined, Disastroid dish up a unique brand of stoner-blues-punk rock. - Mental Pirate

With a cataclysmic madness that Therapy?, Queens of the Stone Age and The Melvin have been able to personify in the past, Disastroid pound, pop and squeal on their first LP 'Life or Death'... All combined, Disastroid dish up a unique brand of stoner-blues-punk rock. - Mental Pirate

Melvins/Minutemen/QOTSA-styled stoner rock that generally refuses to sit still... this is some good ol' fashioned instant gratification rock. You can pick it up, put it on, and get your feet moving post-haste. Recommended. - StonerRock.com

Melvins/Minutemen/QOTSA-styled stoner rock that generally refuses to sit still... this is some good ol' fashioned instant gratification rock. You can pick it up, put it on, and get your feet moving post-haste. Recommended. - StonerRock.com

Disastroid don’t move too far away from their principal influences – namely Queens of the Stone Age’s self-titled debut and the great Fatso Jetson. The chunky, rhythmic riffs and the ticking robotics Josh Homme looked for and then subsequently lost have been found in Disastroid’s villainous hands. There must be something said for Enver Koneya’s vocals and how he ties the whole sound together, akin to a Chris Cornell role, and his soulful sound surfs the rollicking riffage and bassy drums. Heir apparent to the desert sound. - The Monolith

Disastroid don’t move too far away from their principal influences – namely Queens of the Stone Age’s self-titled debut and the great Fatso Jetson. The chunky, rhythmic riffs and the ticking robotics Josh Homme looked for and then subsequently lost have been found in Disastroid’s villainous hands. There must be something said for Enver Koneya’s vocals and how he ties the whole sound together, akin to a Chris Cornell role, and his soulful sound surfs the rollicking riffage and bassy drums. Heir apparent to the desert sound. - The Monolith

If you ask Disastroid to describe themselves they may just shrug you off. Bring them your sludge-rock fans, metalheads, and jaded hipsters; they're not above or below any of you. - Thrasher Magazine [September 2010 print issue]

If you ask Disastroid to describe themselves they may just shrug you off. Bring them your sludge-rock fans, metalheads, and jaded hipsters; they're not above or below any of you. - Thrasher Magazine [September 2010 print issue]

DISASTROID – Recently, Studio SQ shared an independent band with me and their called: DISASTROID. Whoa. Very, very cool name for a band of any Rock genre. To make the situation even better, the music of DISASTROID is very, very cool too. Very cool. Damn cool. Cool as hell. In other Metal words, Stone digs the two songs I’ve been listening to from DISASTROID.

DISASTROID are from The Bay Area (California) and can easily be tagged as Stoner and Hard Rock Rock meets Grunge. However, there are many musical influences happening within the sound from this band; Even a hint of Punk vibe seem to weave its way about in both songs: Low and Money and Guilt. At the end of the day, it’s Rock ‘N Roll, it’s heavy and damn fun to hear.

I really appreciate the “free spirit” style that DISASTROID exhibits musically. This band plays loose while still coming across as a tight unit. Both songs are obviously produced quite well, while still maintaining a fun “garage-style” atmosphere; which seems to be missing too often in the world of Rock today. The vocals of Enver Koneya remind me of the super legendary Chris Cornell. Regardless, Enver still comes across as original to my ears.

Fans of Queens of the Stone Age to fans of Army Of Anyone, with all other fans in-between and on the side, should get a Rockin’ kick from the memorable Rock ‘N Roll DISASTROID has created. - Metal Odyssey

DISASTROID – Recently, Studio SQ shared an independent band with me and their called: DISASTROID. Whoa. Very, very cool name for a band of any Rock genre. To make the situation even better, the music of DISASTROID is very, very cool too. Very cool. Damn cool. Cool as hell. In other Metal words, Stone digs the two songs I’ve been listening to from DISASTROID.

DISASTROID are from The Bay Area (California) and can easily be tagged as Stoner and Hard Rock Rock meets Grunge. However, there are many musical influences happening within the sound from this band; Even a hint of Punk vibe seem to weave its way about in both songs: Low and Money and Guilt. At the end of the day, it’s Rock ‘N Roll, it’s heavy and damn fun to hear.

I really appreciate the “free spirit” style that DISASTROID exhibits musically. This band plays loose while still coming across as a tight unit. Both songs are obviously produced quite well, while still maintaining a fun “garage-style” atmosphere; which seems to be missing too often in the world of Rock today. The vocals of Enver Koneya remind me of the super legendary Chris Cornell. Regardless, Enver still comes across as original to my ears.

Fans of Queens of the Stone Age to fans of Army Of Anyone, with all other fans in-between and on the side, should get a Rockin’ kick from the memorable Rock ‘N Roll DISASTROID has created. - Metal Odyssey

I have to thank Alex for sending me about this great band. As they are a fucking kick-ass Grunge/Stoner Rock Band that you need to check out.

Their excellent bio should tell you what you need to know...

Mixing Grunge/Stoner Rock Riffs to perfection. Awesome Stuff.

If your looking for a brilliant hard-rocking Stoner Rock/Grunge Rock band then check these guys. Fucking Awesome.

If your into SoundGarden, KYUSS, Fu Manchu and DOZER then you will be in Stoner Rock Heaven. - Sludgelord

I have to thank Alex for sending me about this great band. As they are a fucking kick-ass Grunge/Stoner Rock Band that you need to check out.

Their excellent bio should tell you what you need to know...

Mixing Grunge/Stoner Rock Riffs to perfection. Awesome Stuff.

If your looking for a brilliant hard-rocking Stoner Rock/Grunge Rock band then check these guys. Fucking Awesome.

If your into SoundGarden, KYUSS, Fu Manchu and DOZER then you will be in Stoner Rock Heaven. - Sludgelord

Occasionally on this blog I review albums sent along that sit firmly in the “non-metal” category. The same rules apply – if I don’t like it, it doesn’t get a mention, and when it comes to non metal, I’m even picker. Luckily, Disastroid’s debut LP landed in my inbox right when I’m in the middle of a big alt. rock kick, so these guys are getting a mention.
Money and Guilt is released to the world in June, and it’s a stoner rock album with a grunge twist that manages to avoid sounding exactly the same as every other stoner-rock-with-a-grunge-twist albums that have come out this year. The combination of meaty hooks, modulation and refined composition makes Money and Guilt a highly listenable album.
Frontman Enver Koneya formed the band in San Francisco from musicians he found on Craigslist. For New Zealanders, that’s pretty much the equivalent of meeting your bandmates through TradeMe. Yeah. So he lucked out, because the band mash together seamlessly, like cheese in mashed potatoes, and they produced a record of high energy, tempo-switching stoner rock that manages to sustain interest over the course of the album. The best song on the album is definitely the title track, “Money and Guilt” which begins with a fuzzed out, raunchy riff and only gets better from there.
Disastroid are building a steady following in their San Fran scene and will be touring the Pacific Northwest to support “Money and Guilt.” If you’re over that way, these guys could be a band to check out. - Steff Metal

Occasionally on this blog I review albums sent along that sit firmly in the “non-metal” category. The same rules apply – if I don’t like it, it doesn’t get a mention, and when it comes to non metal, I’m even picker. Luckily, Disastroid’s debut LP landed in my inbox right when I’m in the middle of a big alt. rock kick, so these guys are getting a mention.
Money and Guilt is released to the world in June, and it’s a stoner rock album with a grunge twist that manages to avoid sounding exactly the same as every other stoner-rock-with-a-grunge-twist albums that have come out this year. The combination of meaty hooks, modulation and refined composition makes Money and Guilt a highly listenable album.
Frontman Enver Koneya formed the band in San Francisco from musicians he found on Craigslist. For New Zealanders, that’s pretty much the equivalent of meeting your bandmates through TradeMe. Yeah. So he lucked out, because the band mash together seamlessly, like cheese in mashed potatoes, and they produced a record of high energy, tempo-switching stoner rock that manages to sustain interest over the course of the album. The best song on the album is definitely the title track, “Money and Guilt” which begins with a fuzzed out, raunchy riff and only gets better from there.
Disastroid are building a steady following in their San Fran scene and will be touring the Pacific Northwest to support “Money and Guilt.” If you’re over that way, these guys could be a band to check out. - Steff Metal

Disastroid's sound is a sluggish riff-fest supplemented by powerful vocals and head-bangin stoner flavour. Heavy and real, yet many of the songs find a fine balance between hardness and softness that keeps the mood flowing smoothly. - Mos Def Blog

Disastroid's sound is a sluggish riff-fest supplemented by powerful vocals and head-bangin stoner flavour. Heavy and real, yet many of the songs find a fine balance between hardness and softness that keeps the mood flowing smoothly. - Mos Def Blog

From time to time one stumbles on a record that simply kicks ass. Disastroid's upcoming LP "Money and Guilt" is no exception. This rock epic takes the listener on a ride through a minefield of tempo changes, metric modulation, and other surprises that turn your guts. By and large it employs the best that rock has to offer while showcasing refined musicianship and purpose.

Huge guitar tone, heavy riffs, driving rhythms, and melodic vocals are the salient components of Disastroid's music. While their sound can be reminiscent to some of the heroes of 90's rock (Melvins, Rollins Band, Jesus Lizard, Soundgarden, etc.), the band has a hard time labeling their work. As frontman Enver Koneya points out "We have no real formula... we just make music that pleases ourselves. It just so happens that others like the sound as well."

Enver assembled Disastroid in San Francisco from spare parts he found on Craigslist. After recording an EP on his own, Travis Williams jumped on board taking over the bass chair. Travis has had great influence on the direction of the group and over the past three years he and Enver have prolifically written and recorded three albums, most recently with Braden McGaw on drums.

Since their inception Disatroid has been busy. In addition to recording the group has been gaining fans steadily as they perform along the west coast. They've also managed to amass a devoted following in their home base of San Francisco, a city which tends to be oriented toward the clinically critical and the cynically hipster. They were recently featured in Thrasher Magazine and have accumulated tons of local and national attention. On Disastroid’s horizon is a tour to the Pacific Northwest to support of the release of "Money and Guilt". - Heavy Planet

From time to time one stumbles on a record that simply kicks ass. Disastroid's upcoming LP "Money and Guilt" is no exception. This rock epic takes the listener on a ride through a minefield of tempo changes, metric modulation, and other surprises that turn your guts. By and large it employs the best that rock has to offer while showcasing refined musicianship and purpose.

Huge guitar tone, heavy riffs, driving rhythms, and melodic vocals are the salient components of Disastroid's music. While their sound can be reminiscent to some of the heroes of 90's rock (Melvins, Rollins Band, Jesus Lizard, Soundgarden, etc.), the band has a hard time labeling their work. As frontman Enver Koneya points out "We have no real formula... we just make music that pleases ourselves. It just so happens that others like the sound as well."

Enver assembled Disastroid in San Francisco from spare parts he found on Craigslist. After recording an EP on his own, Travis Williams jumped on board taking over the bass chair. Travis has had great influence on the direction of the group and over the past three years he and Enver have prolifically written and recorded three albums, most recently with Braden McGaw on drums.

Since their inception Disatroid has been busy. In addition to recording the group has been gaining fans steadily as they perform along the west coast. They've also managed to amass a devoted following in their home base of San Francisco, a city which tends to be oriented toward the clinically critical and the cynically hipster. They were recently featured in Thrasher Magazine and have accumulated tons of local and national attention. On Disastroid’s horizon is a tour to the Pacific Northwest to support of the release of "Money and Guilt". - Heavy Planet

The second band called Disastroid was fucking awesome. The perfect mix of harvey milk, jesus lizard, melvins, nomeansno, and danzig all while tuning it into their own unique sound. it was everything that has been good about rock music and what is good about rock music now. I highly recommend these guys and it was nice to be completely blown away by an opening band i had never heard a note from before. - Speed Glue and Music

The second band called Disastroid was fucking awesome. The perfect mix of harvey milk, jesus lizard, melvins, nomeansno, and danzig all while tuning it into their own unique sound. it was everything that has been good about rock music and what is good about rock music now. I highly recommend these guys and it was nice to be completely blown away by an opening band i had never heard a note from before. - Speed Glue and Music

Since the new album by Disastroid is released today, I think it's a good time to write about it. Disastroid were formed by Enver Koneya in Sand Francisco. After a while Travis Williams jumped in and together they released three albums. Recently Braden McGraw joined them and "Money And Guilt" made its way out...

"Money And Guilt" features 8 tracks reaching a total duration of 26 minutes! Yeah it's a little bit short taking in mind that this is an album but personally I believe it's perfect since the style of music they're playing is meant to be straight, brief and passionate. And these guys have them all!

So what's Disastroid all about? Take a bunch of riffs, a really great voice, add the right amount of stoner grooves and some of Melvins' weird ideas, stir it well and here you are... Disastroid. I wouldn't say that they're playing something unique but definitely something special and different.

While "Money And Guilt" starts with a track ("Fallout") you'd expect to find in a doom/stoner band or even a sludge one, "Low" comes next which is like QOTSA decided to take a more punk turn. Generally this QOTSA feeling is all over the album.

You will also find a lot of grunge references in Disastroid's music and I'm not talking only for Enver's vocals similarities with Chris Cornell's (check "Room In My Head") but something present in all their tracks. You know this grunge injection, more and more bands use nowadays to enrich their sound (not always with success...). In Disastroid's case though, it's a definitely a plus. Furthermore you can spot a few bluesy moments like in "Eternal Home".

"Money And Guilt" is the kind of album that unifies audiences. No matter which side of rock you're on, you'll gain a lot by listening to it. Refreshing, revitalizing, tasteful! Dig it without fear nor guilt! - Downtuned Magazine

Since the new album by Disastroid is released today, I think it's a good time to write about it. Disastroid were formed by Enver Koneya in Sand Francisco. After a while Travis Williams jumped in and together they released three albums. Recently Braden McGraw joined them and "Money And Guilt" made its way out...

"Money And Guilt" features 8 tracks reaching a total duration of 26 minutes! Yeah it's a little bit short taking in mind that this is an album but personally I believe it's perfect since the style of music they're playing is meant to be straight, brief and passionate. And these guys have them all!

So what's Disastroid all about? Take a bunch of riffs, a really great voice, add the right amount of stoner grooves and some of Melvins' weird ideas, stir it well and here you are... Disastroid. I wouldn't say that they're playing something unique but definitely something special and different.

While "Money And Guilt" starts with a track ("Fallout") you'd expect to find in a doom/stoner band or even a sludge one, "Low" comes next which is like QOTSA decided to take a more punk turn. Generally this QOTSA feeling is all over the album.

You will also find a lot of grunge references in Disastroid's music and I'm not talking only for Enver's vocals similarities with Chris Cornell's (check "Room In My Head") but something present in all their tracks. You know this grunge injection, more and more bands use nowadays to enrich their sound (not always with success...). In Disastroid's case though, it's a definitely a plus. Furthermore you can spot a few bluesy moments like in "Eternal Home".

"Money And Guilt" is the kind of album that unifies audiences. No matter which side of rock you're on, you'll gain a lot by listening to it. Refreshing, revitalizing, tasteful! Dig it without fear nor guilt! - Downtuned Magazine

Disastroid play stoner and hard rock with a swagger and poise
that you would expect from a much more established band.

Crisp, catchy riffs bounce around held in place by the tight as
fuck rhythm section while the economical guitar solos make sure
that every note counts.

This record has a big sound and is not just rooted in the '70's for
its inspiration.

If you are into Fu Manchu & QOTSA, give this a listen. - Black Insect Laughter

Disastroid play stoner and hard rock with a swagger and poise
that you would expect from a much more established band.

Crisp, catchy riffs bounce around held in place by the tight as
fuck rhythm section while the economical guitar solos make sure
that every note counts.

This record has a big sound and is not just rooted in the '70's for
its inspiration.

If you are into Fu Manchu & QOTSA, give this a listen. - Black Insect Laughter

Coming from San Fransisco, Disastroid plays some good rocking heavy and melodic music, reminding a bit of bands like QOTSA or The Melvins. their new record (released in june 2012) called Money and guilt is eight songs filled with buzzing bass, heavy guitars,trippy instrumental moments, groovy drumming and cool hard rock vocals.
a pleasing straightforrward rocking record for summertimes! - The Blasting Days

Coming from San Fransisco, Disastroid plays some good rocking heavy and melodic music, reminding a bit of bands like QOTSA or The Melvins. their new record (released in june 2012) called Money and guilt is eight songs filled with buzzing bass, heavy guitars,trippy instrumental moments, groovy drumming and cool hard rock vocals.
a pleasing straightforrward rocking record for summertimes! - The Blasting Days

Interview - Thrasher Magazine

After a brief hiatus described by Enver of Disastroid as "A bit of a flat tire", Disastroid is back and rockn' it with "new rims and they are better". Disastroid's song Terrorists off their recent album is BAScene's download of the month. - bascene.com

Disastroid was fucking awesome. The perfect mix of harvey milk, jesus lizard, melvins, nomeansno, and danzig all while tuning it into their own unique sound. it was everything that has been good about rock music and what is good about rock music now. I highly recommend these guys and it was nice to be completely blown away by an opening band i had never heard a note from before. - Speed Glue and Music

“Heavy, dark and moody, just like the Bay Area fog that makes summer fell like winter and a flannel shirt a must. Minutemen style with original and cutting vocals bring it all together, this Frisco trio can groove or blast depending on how they feel or where the music takes them. “ - Little book , San Francisco / Sept 08



- Little Book

H.E.A.V.Y. What does that spell? Disastroid! Damn, I'm lazy. But they were, so I'm half right and half an idiot. I'll take those odds. The three piece dished out some of the most angular, jaunty, hard rock I've ever encountered, but that combination made more sense when they did it than it does on paper (aka microsoft word document). In mid-September they're playing the Elbo room, which I always forget has bands so go see them for yourself and give me a hand describing their sound. I'll buy you a mid priced beer of your choice at the next show I go to. This offer is extended to the members of the band as well. - Do the Feedback

H.E.A.V.Y. What does that spell? Disastroid! Damn, I'm lazy. But they were, so I'm half right and half an idiot. I'll take those odds. The three piece dished out some of the most angular, jaunty, hard rock I've ever encountered, but that combination made more sense when they did it than it does on paper (aka microsoft word document). In mid-September they're playing the Elbo room, which I always forget has bands so go see them for yourself and give me a hand describing their sound. I'll buy you a mid priced beer of your choice at the next show I go to. This offer is extended to the members of the band as well. - Do the Feedback