
Tour News - Shai Hulud Announce Aotearoa Tour - January 2026
Tour News - Shai Hulud Announce Aotearoa Tour - January 2026

New Music & Video Release - Nothing More drop 'Freefall' - 9th August 2025
Artist Name - Nothing More
Release Name - Freefall
Release Date - 9th August 2025
Genre - Rock, Progressive Metal, Alternative/Indie
Label - Better Noise Music

Tour News - Ukrainian metal sensation Jinjer announce debut NZ tour
Valhalla Touring presents the first ever New Zealand tour of one of modern metal's hottest and most exciting bands around today: Jinjer (Napalm Records).

Tour News - The Ocean return to Aotearoa for two amazing shows
Acclaimed post-metal band The Ocean return to Aotearoa this winter to wow audiences in Auckland and Wellington, thanks to Valhalla Touring!

Interview: Seas of Conflict
Catching up with friends who are musicians at their gigs is always an odd, awkward, rushed affair between sets, pack-down, or a series of inaudible shouts as another band plays. So with the release of the new Seas of Conflict single Monachopsis, I thought it was time I simply scheduled time for a chat, not only once but twice--due to technical issues--with guitarist Declan Storrie.

Concert Review with PHOTOS - Archspire
By Mark Derricutt
Date / Venue: Tuesday, August 21st; 2018 Whammy Bar Auckland

Concert Review - Mike Portnoy with PHOTOS
By Mark Derricutt
Artist: Mike Portnoy
Date . Venue: Thursday November 16th, 2017 - The Studio, Auckland

The Dillinger Escape Plan to play two NZ shows
For the last 20 years The Dillinger Escape Plan, has been one of the most progressive, explosive, inimitable bands in extreme music.

Concert Review - Devin Townsend Project - Auckland - 18th May 2017
By Mark Derricutt
Date / Venue: Thursday May 18th, 2017 - The Powerstation, Auckland

Mike Portnoy announces 'Shattered Fortress' tour of NZ & Australia
Drum wizard Mike Portnoy (ex-Dream Theater, The Winery Dogs, Flying Colors) brings the Shattered Fortress to Australia and New Zealand this November!
Interview - Devin Townsend
By Mark Derricutt
Over the last week there have been lots of discussion surrounding the unfortunate events at last weekend's Windhand/Cough show at Auckland's 'Kings Arms Tavern', and if there's one one thing to take away from it - it's that you should always be prepared for the worst, and have some form of plan for dealing with it.

Concert Review - Meshuggah - Auckland - 9th March 2017
By James Whitlock
Date / Venue: Thursday March 9th, 2017 - The Powerstation, Auckland


Meshuggah Auckland show just 1 week away
Meshuggah hits New Zealand shores next week for a one-off show, launching their Australasian tour in the thunderous style fans have become accustomed to.


The Devin Townsend Project announce Auckland show
The Devin Townsend Project is heading to New Zealand and Australia in 2017.

Dirty Wolves set for NZ tour
Don’t miss your chance to see what Australia’s rock press are raving about when Dirty Wolves hit New Zealand shores this month, igniting Wellington’s Valhalla on Wednesday 26th and Auckland’s Kings Arms on Friday the 28th October.

Meshuggah set for NZ & Australia tour
The Swedish Metal Juggernaut that is Meshuggah have announced that they are to grace Australian and New Zealand's shores in 2017, on the back of their 8th studio Album.

Opeth announce NZ & Australia tour
Opeth have announced that they'll be playing New Zealand & Australian shows in February 2017 as part of their 'Sorceress World Tour'.

Saving Grace & The Brave to support Northlane's NZ tour
Northlane are returning to New Zealand for the first time in three years this November and has just confirmed two support acts.