Napalm Death
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By Mark Derricutt
October 4th sees legendary grindcore pioneers Napalm Death return to New Zealand.
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Stone Sour
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By Theo Lee
Last week I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Josh Rand of Stone Sour. It went like this...
Read MoreIn Hearts Wake
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By Poppy Tohill
Returning to New Zealand for the first time in three years, Australian metalcore band In Hearts Wake are on their way to our shores next month for a quick run of shows supporting their label cohorts Northlane.
Read MoreDevin Townsend
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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.
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Myles Kennedy
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By Megan Moss
Alter Bridge have recently released their 5th studio album The Last Hero and are heading out on tour in 2017, so I caught up with lead vocalist / (one of their) lead guitarist Myles Kennedy to chat about the album their impending tour & NZ visit
Read Moreletlive.
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By Poppy Tohill
Spelled as one word with no caps and a period at the end, letlive. have exploded all over again with the release of If I’m The Devil, one of the most intelligently crafted albums of 2016. With a busy year of touring the record throughout America and Europe behind them, the Los Angeles post-hardcore group are set to kickstart 2017 with their very first performance in New Zealand at Auckland’s Kings Arms on January 18.
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Tower Of Power
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Performing since 1968, Tower of Power (or TOP for short) originated in Oakland California and have delivered their own brand of funky rhythms and driving grooves to fans across the world.
Read MoreEscape The Fate
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By Nikki Russian
Escape The Fate are heading to New Zealand in October to tour their 2015 record Hate Me. Frontman and vocalist Craig Mabbitt is out in California at the time of interview, working on a record for his side-project, The Dead Rabbitts.
Read MoreSteven Wilson
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By Mark Derricutt
20 years ago I started an adventure, leaving home in Napier and moving to Auckland; on that and many journey’s back and forth I would pass this giant brain on the side of the road just north of Hamilton. In time I would discover this to be “Cranium Records”, an off beat specialty store for psychedelic, stoner, and krautrock, and subsequently a regular travel stop.
Read MoreJoe & Caspar
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By Poppy Tohill
They’ve become the voice of millenials and now films, TV shows, book deals and live tours are following. With more than 11 million Youtube subscribers and one billion views, world-famous digital talent Joe Sugg and Caspar Lee will bring their live tour to New Zealand, this November, for the very first time, in support of their second BBC feature-length film, Joe & Caspar Hit The Road USA.
Read MoreSteel Panther
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By Ben Doy
In one month's time glam metal favourites Steel Panther are heading to our shores for one show at The Powerstation in Auckland.
Read MoreThe Beards
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By Megan Moss
The Beards have included a couple of New Zealand dates to their Farewell Tour. You can catch them on April 15th at Bodega in Wellington and April 16th at the Kings Arms Tavern in Auckland.
Read MoreSteve Earle
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By Wal Reid
Singer, songwriter and activist Steve Earle and his band The Dukes are set to take a detour to New Zealand following Byron Bay Bluesfest for one show at The Tuning Fork tomorrow night Tuesday March 29th.
Read MoreJD McPherson
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JD McPherson is in town, playing one show at The Tuning Fork in Auckland this Saturday, February 27th.
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