Almost A Dirty Dozen with YETI ON HORSEBACK – July 2026

Photo credit: David Hall

According to a recent press release: “Traditional Addictions, the latest full-length from Canadian doom bringers YETI ON HORSEBACK, is currently streaming in its demoralizing entirety. The premiere arrives on the eve of the record’s official unveiling this Friday, July 24th. Hailing from London, Ontario, YETI ON HORSEBACK 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.” We get the band to discuss new music, influences, and more…

1. Tell us a little about your latest release.  What might a fan or listener not grab the first or second time they listen through?  Are there any hidden nuggets you put in the material or that only diehard fans might find?

Traditional Addictions is our sophomore work. It was put through years of trials, tribulations, and a pandemic—at one point the band almost dissolved. Finding a new member brought new life to a worn-down horse. Traditional Addictions was recorded with Greg Dawson over the course of four years. It is easily our best work to date, as a rising tide lifts all ships. 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. 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. In “Drug Addict,” the opening track we inserted some snippets from some things we find interesting.  One of them being an episode of Channel 5 with Andrew Callahan. He explores drug abuse in Philadelphia. It fits with our themes perfectly. It’s chopped and screwed so listen closely.

2. What got you into music, and can you tell us about the moment you realized you wanted to be a musician?

Always gravitated to music from a young age. Went through all the different fads as a youngster . That kinda shaped my taste. I was down with New Kids on the Block and Guns N Roses, throw in some Salt n Pepa and Patsy Cline and we were cooking. I’m not gonna sit here and tell you I’ve been a Black Sabbath guy since the womb. Never planned on being a musician per se but here we are.

3. Building on that, is there a specific song, album, performer, or live show that guided your musical taste?

The amount of concerts I’ve attended I cannot count. As a teen I was able to attend any show for free at London’s legendary Call the Office. I was there weekly taking in everything from The Misfits to Hieroglyphics.  I never thought I’d be up on stage but I think I just learned through osmosis and it came naturally.

4. If you could call in any one collaborator to do a song with, who would it be, and why?

I’d love for Robert Fripp to play on a Yeti track. I’d love to see what he would do. I’d also want him to be mean to me and call me rubbish then kick me out of my own band.

5. What is your favorite activity when out of the studio and/or not on tour?  What do you like to do to unwind?

Life is busy between jobs, family and music there isn’t much unwinding.

6. How would you describe your music to someone who’d never listened to you before? What is the one comparison a reviewer or fan has made that made you cringe or you disagreed with?

I usually describe it as heavy slow music.  It’s best to be concise and then there is no confusion.

7. When your band is hanging out together, who cooks, who gets the drinks in, and who is first to crack out the acoustic guitars for a singalong?

We all drinking, smoking, straight west coasting.

8. When was the last time you were starstruck and who was it?

Playing with Napalm Death just recently was quite surreal. We got the tip of the cap from Barney and that’s something we won’t forget. A Band that has been around for decades and built a sub-genre, that’s what we call stars.

9. What is the best part of being a musician? If you could no longer be a musician for whatever reason, what would be your dream job?

Dream job? No job. Creativity all day.

10. Looking back over your career, is there a single moment or situation you feel was a misstep or you would like to have a “do over,” even if it didn’t change your current situation?

We came out at the time we did and since then we have kind of floated through this aspect of life, saying yes to some things and no to others. I’m not sure we should change a thing.

11. If you could magically go back in time and be a part of the recording sessions for any one record in history, which would you choose – and what does that record mean to you?

Honestly id love to see any of my favourite bands do their thing. It’s such an interesting process to me. I have so much love and respect for people that are creative. But here’s a list of things I love and they all mean the world to me. Black Sabbath – Black Sabbath; King Crimson – Red; Yob – The Illusion of Motion.

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