Interview - Alien Weaponry talk Te Ra, Randy Blythe & making sandwiches with Riccardo
Lewis and Henry de Jong of Aotearoa/New Zealand Metal band Alien Weaponry talk to Riccardo about growing up on the road, working with Josh Wilbur, having Randy Blythe of Lamb of God guest on their new record and remembering to do the dishes amongst other things!
Concert Review - Jinjer - Auckland - 3rd March 2025
Review By: Riccardo Ball
Artist/Band: Jinjer Supported by Khadga
Venue/City: Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand
Date of Event: Monday 3rd March 2025
Concert Review: Devilskin - Auckland - 29 June 2024
By: Steve Shyu
Artist: Devilskin with Tadpole x Emma Dilemma and Skinny Hobos
Date: Saturday 29 June 2024
Venue: The Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand
Interview: Derrick Green of Sepultura speaks with Mark Derricutt
By Mark Derricutt
Ever since forming way back in 1984, Sepultura have been at the forefront of heavy metal, bringing to the world their tribal/Brazilian influenced blend of groove/thrash/death metal, and whilst the band has had its share of line up changes over the years - with the recently released 'Quadra'
Interview: Richard Shaw, Cradle of Filth
By Mark Derricutt
It was a cold bleary eyed Saturday night as the clock struck midnight, and counted towards 1am… the time set forth to conjure Richard Shaw, guitarist for legendary UK black metal act Cradle of Filth. We talked ahead of their sold out, first ever performance here in New Zealand.
Beastwars IV Album Release Party Concert Review - Auckland - 29 June 2019
By: Jason Moss
Artist: Beastwars
Date: Saturday 29th June 2019
Venue: Galatos, Auckland, New Zealand
Concert Review - Judas Priest - Auckland - 16th March 2019
By Mark Derricutt
Artist: Judas Priest
Date / Venue: Saturday March 16th, 2019 - Spark Arena, Auckland
Concert Review with PHOTOS: Conan & Bell Witch
By Mark Derricutt
Artist: Conan & Bell Witch with special guests Mothra
Date / Venue: Tuesday November 13th, 2018 - Whammy Bar, Auckland
Concert Review with PHOTOS: Fozzy
By Saffy Wihoite
Artist: Fozzy
Date / Venue: Wednesday November 7th, 2018 - Galatos, Auckland
Concert Review with PHOTOS: Skid Row
By Nick Daunt
Artist: Skid Row
Date / Venue: Thursday October 25th, 2018 - The Studio, Auckland
Interview: Snake Sabo from Skid Row
By Andra Jenkin
I caught up with Snake Sabo of Skid Row and discovered he was a lot more profound and positive that I expected from a guy named Snake.
Concert Review with PHOTOS: Dimmu Borgir
By Mark Derricutt
Artist: Dimmu Borgir
Date / Venue: Sunday October 14th, 2018 - The Studio, Auckland
Interview: Chris Jericho
By Andra Jenkin
Rock and Roll with a Smile
I talked with Chris Jericho, about writing songs, fronting for Fozzy and rock and roll with a smile.
Concert Review with PHOTOS - Samsara Blues Experiment
By Mark Derricutt
Artist: Samsara Blues Experiment
Date / Venue: Monday September 10th, 2018 - Whammy Bar, Auckland
Concert Review with PHOTOS - Machine Head
By Mark Derricutt
Artist: Machine Head
Date / Venue: Saturday July 14th, 2018 - The Powerstation, Auckland
Album Review: Like A Storm - Catacombs
By Jason Beardsley
Released Friday June 22nd, 2018 - Sony Music
Concert Review with PHOTOS: Steven Adler
By Teylor Moss
Artist: Steven Adler
Date / Venue: Thursday May 24th: The Powerstation, Auckland
Concert Review: Red Fang - Auckland, 18th May 2018
By Mark Derricutt
Artist: Red Fang
Date / Venue: 18th May; 2018, Whammy Bar, Auckland
Interview: The Iron Maidens
The Iron Maidens - the world’s best (and only all-female) Iron Maiden tribute act - are bringing their intense and electrifying live shows to light up venues across Australia and New Zealand.
Interview: Death Angel
By Mark Derricutt
To this day I still remember my introduction to Sepultura - camped out in the granny flat bedroom of long-time friend Kerry - a live version of their cover of Motörhead's Orgasmatron, and from there it continues to this day