Sheppard. This album features what is probably 8 Foot Sativa's most well-known song, the eponymous "8 Foot Sativa", which is a staple of their live shows. It also appeared in an episode of Monster Garage. Season For Assault (2003) In 2003, 8 Foot Sativa released their second album Season for Assault, which neared gold status within New Zealand. The album features well- known songs "Chelsea Smile" and "Season For Assault". Niessen resigned from the band two weeks before they were set to fly to Sweden to record their third album. The singer position was vacant for two days before Sam Sheppard's brother (and fellow Sinate member), Matt Sheppard, became 8 Foot Sativa's new vocalist. Breed The Pain (2005) With a new vocalist, 8 Foot Sativa released their third album Breed the Pain in 2005. It was recorded at Studio Underground in Sweden. Matt Sheppard wrote or co-wrote six of the songs on the album, and his girlfriend provided the artwork. Matt and Sam Sheppard left 8 Foot Sativa after the Breed the Pain tour. They later reformed their previous band, Sinate. They joined forces with 8 Foot Sativa's guitar technician Sean Parkinson and Antony "Colonel" Folwell from the band Reprobate. Justin 'Jackhammer' Niessen toured with the band temporarily from 9 September until 17 September, playing a four concert tour around New Zealand. This tour also saw newcomers William Cleverdon and Corey Friedlander, joining the band. For the concert tour, Niessen and the band played songs mainly from Hate Made Me and Season for Assault, the albums which Niessen performed on. Poison of Ages (2007) Ben Read, from New Zealand death metal band Ulcerate and formerly of hardcore band Kill Me Quickly, joined the band as the new vocalist. 8 Foot Sativa went over to Studio Underground in Sweden again to record their fourth album, titled Poison of Ages. Corey Friedlander did not perform drums on the album and would later leave the band to focus on his other project Final Eve. Steven Westerberg of Carnal Forge stepped in as a session musician, and Friedlander was ultimately replaced by Jamie Saint Merat, also of Ulcerate. Poison of Ages was originally meant to be released on 8 May 2006, however it was postponed due to a breached contract. Ben Read stated on the official forum's that the album would not be released until the band could put together NZ$20,000. The album was