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ANBERLIN – ONE NZ SHOW ONLY Anberlin return to New Zealand for an intimate and unmissable one-night-only performance, marking a major milestone in the band’s legacy. The Florida alt-rock giants are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their seminal 2005 album Never Take Friendship Personal, a record that defined a generation of post-hardcore and alternative fans.Continue reading “Anberlin”

Formed in the sun-baked deserts of Southern California, Yawning Man are true pioneers of the desert rock sound. Emerging from the legendary Palm Desert generator parties, their hypnotic instrumental music blends surf-tinged psychedelia, loose improvisation, and expansive, rolling grooves that helped shape generations of heavy and experimental music. Joining them on this tour are MarioContinue reading “YAWNING MAN + The Rubber Snake Charmers”

HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS – THE LONELY WORLD TOUR (NZ 2026) Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of If Only You Were Lonely Emo pioneers Hawthorne Heights return to New Zealand in April 2026 as part of their global Lonely World Tour, celebrating 20 years of their influential 2006 album If Only You Were Lonely. The band will performContinue reading “Hawthorne Heights”

Full Tone Generator return to New Zealand after their recent run supporting the Brant Bjork Trio across Australia and Aotearoa—geared up to deliver another hit of high-voltage, hard-hitting desert rock. Recognised as Australia’s leading desert-rock outfit, FTG fire out heavy riffs, fuzz-soaked grooves and raw, unfiltered energy. Australia’s premier desert-rock band return with crushing riffs,Continue reading “Full Tone Generator”

🔥 PANTERA TRIBUTE – 101 PROOF ERA LIVE 🔥 By Demons Be Driven (Adelaide, Australia) Australia’s crushing Pantera tribute By Demons Be Driven hits NZ again for two exclusive shows, delivering a faithful recreation of the legendary Official Live: 101 Proof (1997) era 🤘 💥 Same iconic live set 💥 Same raw intensity 💥 NoContinue reading “Pantera Tribute”

Brant Bjork has spent over a quarter of a century at the heart of California’s desert rock scene. From cutting his teeth as the drummer and songwriter for Kyuss’s legendary early albums to carrying the torch for fuzz-driven rock with Fu Manchu from 1994 to 2001, Bjork’s impact is undeniable. Over the past two decades,Continue reading “BRANT BJORK TRIO 2025”

Pumpkinhead celebrate the 30th anniversary of their critically acclaimed album Sloth this year, performing three exclusive never to be repeated reunion shows. Sloth entered the New Zealand Album Charts on 30 April 1995, peaked at number 28 and stayed in the charts for 4 weeks. Their single “I Like” made it to number 16 inContinue reading “PUMPKINHEAD 2025”

Latin-infused metal pioneers ILL NIÑO are set to bring their explosive live show to Auckland this September, marking their long-awaited first-ever performance in New Zealand. Renowned for their high-energy performances and groundbreaking blend of heavy metal and Latin rhythms, ILL NIÑO will unleash a setlist packed with fan-favourite anthems and fresh new material. Since theirContinue reading “ILL NINO 2025”

ONE NZ HEADLINE SHOW ONLY! Northlane are a chart topping, award-winning metal band from Sydney, Australia. Through fearless evolution and unmatched innovation, Northlane have become vanguards of heavy music across the globe, entirely on their own terms. The band have released six acclaimed albums, including ARIA Chart #1 records Obsidian (2022) and Node (2015), alongsideContinue reading “NORTHLANE 2025”

Doom metal titans Pallbearer make their return to New Zealand in March 2025 for 3 exclusive limited shows promising their signature blend of haunting melodies and crushing riffs. The 2024 release of Mind Burns Alive finds Pallbearer navigating the space between disquiet and serenity with a singular intensity. At times poetic and blistering, their fifthContinue reading “PALLBEARER 2025”