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. Joining them for the first time on Kiwi soil are special guests ADEMA, delivering their signature fusion of post-grunge, alternative metal to round out a night of pure intensity. RenownedContinue reading “ILL NINO with Adema”
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NORTHLANE 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”
PALLBEARER
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”
ROCK MONSTERS NORTH
Fans of high-quality rock metal, brace yourselves, because the ultimate heavy festival is about to smash Wellington for the very first time at Meow NUI on Saturday, November 16. Make Them Suffer will headline Rock Monsters North. After a successful tour supporting Bring Me The Horizon and Sleep Token in Australia, they are gearing upContinue reading “ROCK MONSTERS NORTH”
Make Them Suffer 2024
Make Them Suffer is making waves in 2024 with a series of electrifying performances and new music releases. After a successful tour supporting Bring Me The Horizon and Sleep Token in Australia, they are gearing up for their first New Zealand appearances since 2018. Joined by local favourites Crooked Royals, they will be performing exclusivelyContinue reading “Make Them Suffer 2024”
Caligulas Horse 2024
Caligula’s Horse, one of Australia’s premier progressive metal outfits, is gearing up to showcase their new album ‘Charcoal Grace’ in New Zealand this July! They have supported household names such as Opeth, TesseracT, Mastodon, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Protest The Hero, The Ocean, Dead Letter Circus, Ne Obliviscaris & many more, leaving crowds mesmerised andContinue reading “Caligulas Horse 2024”
Orange Goblin 2024
Waxstar Touring along with Valhalla Touring brought Orange Goblin to NZ shores for the very first time in April 2024. They smashed out three incredible shows in Auckland, Christchurch & Wellington. These UK legends had an absolute blast playing Aotearoa and their fans will never forget those killer shows. VIEW GALLERY
DIRTY HONEY AUS 2024
Dirty Honey 2024 Australian Side Shows Brought to you by Waxstar Touring & October Presents. Some musicians take a while to build an audience and connect with fans. For the Los Angeles quartet Dirty Honey, success came right out of the gate, and hasn’t let up one bit. To start, the band’s 2019 debut single,Continue reading “DIRTY HONEY AUS 2024”
Sparta 2024
Waxstar Touring presents – SPARTA NZ TOUR For the first time in 21 years Sparta will play New Zealand and in their first ever headline shows. Released in 2002, Wiretap Scars was a critically acclaimed effort from the group, which was formed by Jim Ward, Paul Hinojos, and Tony Hajjar following the breakup of their formerContinue reading “Sparta 2024”
ROCK MONSTERS SOUTH 2024
Waxstar Touring are proud to present – ROCK MONSTERS SOUTH 2024 ROCK MONSTERS SOUTH unified seven killer bands in one face melting beast of an event. ROCK MONSTERS SOUTH 2024: BEASTWARS CALIGULAS HORSE (Aus) CROOKED ROYALS PULL DOWN THE SUN ELIDI PIECES OF MOLLY STONEHURST