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505 Headbanger

505 Headbanger combines Headbanger with Fugue State. The strain presents a sour diesel profile with lime notes, resin-rich structure and a rather active, sativa-leaning effect.

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Character profile

Aroma, effects and terpenes

Aromas

  • diesel-like
  • sour

Genetics

Parentage and family tree

505 Headbanger is at the beginning. The documented parent lines follow below.

Editorial profile

505 Headbanger in detail

Origin & classification

505 Headbanger is a cross of Headbanger and Fugue State and is attributed to Mephisto Genetics. The parentage already indicates the direction: Headbanger brings sour diesel pressure, while Fugue State adds a lively, sativa-leaning component. The result is a strain that feels less creamy or sweet, instead coming across as edgy, bright and aromatically sharp.

Aroma & flavour

Diesel, sourness and a hint of lime take centre stage in the aroma and flavour. This combination can feel very direct: not rounded and dessert-like, but zesty, piercing and distinctly gassy. For fans of fuel, sour and Headband-adjacent profiles, that is precisely the appeal. 505 Headbanger is not one of the strains that hides behind subtle sweetness. It presents its profile openly and with emphasis.

Terpene profile

The flower structure is described as resin-rich and rather spear-shaped. Combined with a flowering time of approximately ten to eleven weeks, this creates a profile that requires patience but also offers greater sensory depth than many very fast automatics. 505 Headbanger is particularly suited to growers who value distinctive aromas and a clear strain direction more than maximum simplicity.

Effect tendency

The effect can be classified as active, mentally alert and rather stimulating. This makes the strain interesting for users who are not only seeking physical relaxation, but a strain with more energy and mental presence. At the same time, the Headbanger side brings a certain intensity that should not be underestimated. 505 Headbanger is more a characterful profile than a neutral companion strain.

Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance

As a comparison strain, 505 Headbanger is close to profiles that foreground Sour Diesel, Headband, OG notes or lime fuel. It can help place this flavour family more clearly: less tropical sweetness, more sourness, more gas and more tension. That is precisely what distinguishes it from softer dessert or Gelato lines.

Further classification

The strain is particularly well suited to anyone who enjoys diesel and sour aromas and is looking for a modern Mephisto interpretation of this direction. Headbanger × Fugue State produces a profile with sour edge, lime freshness, resinous structure and a lively progression.

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Questions and answers

Frequently asked questions about 505 Headbanger

What type of strain is 505 Headbanger?

We list 505 Headbanger as an indica-dominant strain with the parentage Headbanger × Fugue State.

What genetics are behind 505 Headbanger?

The parentage of 505 Headbanger is Headbanger × Fugue State.

What does 505 Headbanger smell and taste like?

Aromatically, 505 Headbanger is primarily diesel-like and sour. Depending on the batch and phenotype, the expression may vary in intensity.

What flowering time is specified for 505 Headbanger?

A flowering time of 10-11 weeks is specified for 505 Headbanger.

Which breeder is named for 505 Headbanger?

Mephisto Genetics is named as the breeder or cultivator of 505 Headbanger.