Italian glam rockers Hot Rod kick open the door to their debut album with the release of “Wasted,” a loud and unapologetic introduction to their new record ‘Harder Faster Glitter,’ which is out now through Street Symphonies Records and Burning Minds Music Group.
The track delivers a gritty blast of hard rock attitude that leans straight into the genre’s wild side. Crunching guitars, swaggering rhythms, and a rebellious edge push the song forward with real force. The music hits with confidence and volume, capturing the spirit of classic glam metal while keeping its boots planted firmly in the present.
Guitarist Christian Balsamo explains the mindset behind the track: “Wasted is rooted in raw, no-frills ’90s hard rock. Sound-wise, it sits somewhere between Steel Panther’s Feel The Steel and Warrant’s Dog Eat Dog: straight to the point, gritty, and unapologetic. The song comes from wild, booze-soaked nights spent roaming the city, and it wears that attitude on its sleeve.”
Formed in 2006, Hot Rod have spent years building their reputation through demos and high-energy live shows across Italy and beyond. Their sound blends the glossy swagger of 1980s glam metal with the rougher edge of ’90s hard rock, creating a punchy mix that celebrates loud guitars, big hooks, and full-throttle attitude.
“Wasted” sets the tone for ‘Harder Faster Glitter,’ an eleven-track debut that dives headfirst into that same unapologetic spirit. It is a hard-charging introduction to a group that understands exactly what glam metal is supposed to do: crank the volume and let it rip.
Track Listing:
- Wild Wheels
- Wasted
- Little Dirty Blonde
- Clandestine
- HeadbanGirl
- Shot Of Love
- Turning Blue
- Don’t Wanna Be Like You
- Jenny
- Rock The House
- Bullet Speed