8 Foot Sativa

The Profile

8 Foot Sativa are a New Zealand metal band from Auckland known for a fierce death/thrash attack across albums including Hate Made Me, Season for Assault, Breed the Pain, Poison of Ages, and The Shadow Masters.

From Auckland, New Zealand. Known in Europe for supporting Soulfly, Slipknot, SOAD, and Motörhead on tour. Debut album: Hate Made Me (2002); followed by Season for Assault (2003). Line-up referenced in the review includes Brent Fox (bass), Sam Sheppard (drums), Gary Smith (guitar), and vocalist Justine Niessen; later vocalist Matt Sheppard is also mentioned.

Auckland’s 8 Foot Sativa get a spirited salute for Season for Assault (2003): tight rhythm section, ferocious vocals, and fresh, catchy songwriting. The review spotlights tracks like Escape From Reality, What's Lost Is Tomorrow, and Gutless, noting few if any fillers across its brisk runtime. Minor gripe: guitars occasionally lack bite. Context touches on their European support slots and earlier/later discography.