Alien Weaponry 2nd June 2018 Galatos, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Sarah Kidd. Photography by Lara Marie. To coincide with the release of their highly anticipated debut album Tū which was released on the 1st of June, thrash metal bandContinue Reading
The Iron Maidens 25th May 2018 The Studio, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Sarah Kidd. Photography by Matt Henry Mendonca. While nearly every single venue around Auckland was playing host to one of the many talented musicians New Zealand isContinue Reading
Sleeping With Sirens 29th April 2018 Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Sarah Kidd. Photography by Matt Henry Mendonca. On rare occasions a show can provide you with a veritable smorgasbord of music from around the globe from which toContinue Reading
Mastodon 31st March 2018 Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Sarah Kidd. Photography by Matt Henry Mendonca. Self-Sacrifice. Camaraderie. The Brotherhood of Metal. No, these are not the names of songs; these are just a few of the thingsContinue Reading
Prophets of Rage 20th March 2018 Spark Arena, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Sarah Kidd. Photography by Matt Henry Mendonca. Supergroups are certainly not a new thing, but few could argue that Prophets of Rage are the supergroup to endContinue Reading
Cattle Decapitation 8th February 2018 The Kings Arms, Auckland, New Zealand. Review & Photography by Sarah Kidd. Ferocity. Savagery. Brutality. All three words above could perfectly sum up the show that was delivered to a solidly packed Kings Arms lastContinue Reading
Meshuggah 9th March 2017 Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand Review by Kate Taylor. Photography by Doug Peters. Fuck. Yes. Although two simple words could encapsulate the evening of metal majesty that was witnessed at Powerstation when Meshuggah and Thy Art Is Murder cameContinue Reading
Neurosis 15th February 2017 Kings Arms Tavern, Auckland, New Zealand Review by Kate Taylor. Photography by Matt Henry Mendonca. An oppressively humid Auckland night with heavy, grey pendulous clouds was the all too appropriate setting at a mid-week Kings Arms, foreshadowingContinue Reading