Tour News – Iron Maiden Announce Final Return to NZ with Guests Megadeth in Celebration of their 50th Anniversary – 27th February 2026
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Tour News – Iron Maiden Announce Final Return to NZ with Guests Megadeth in Celebration of their 50th Anniversary – 27th February 2026

With a set list highlighting the biggest songs from Iron Maiden’s career-defining early decades accompanied by their most spectacular show ever

Iron Maiden are bringing their hugely acclaimed 'Run for your Lives' World Tour 2026’ to New Zealand in November 2026 to Celebrate their 50th Anniversary!

And they're bringing good friends & special guests... Megadeath!

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Interview - Jahred Gomes of (Hed) P.E. - 27th January 2026
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Interview - Jahred Gomes of (Hed) P.E. - 27th January 2026

Exactly a year since they last toured New Zealand, (Hed) P.E. are returning, bringing their eclectic genre-defying fusion of gangsta rap and punk rock which they call 'G-punk'. Bridget Herlihy talked to founder and vocalist Jahred Gomes ahead of their upcoming gigs with Nonpoint at the Tuning Fork and San Fran.

Interview By: Bridget Herlihy

Interviewee: Jahred Gomes

Date: 27th January 2026

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Interview - Elias Soriano of Nonpoint - 28th January 2026
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Interview - Elias Soriano of Nonpoint - 28th January 2026

Nonpoint are ripping through New Zealand with their pure, unfiltered chaotic nu-metal rap-rock. Bridget Herlihy talked to frontman Elias Soriano ahead of their gig with (HED) P.E. on Friday the 13th at the Tuning Fork to find out what's new in nu metal.

Interview By: Bridget Herlihy

Interviewee: Elias Soriano of Nonpoint

Date: 28th January 2026

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