Mothra: www.myspace.com/mothrasound

Mothra, who many of you would have seen as one of the support acts for the mighty Devin Townsend, and his Project.
I have a couple of their songs, which are instrumentals, they're open to a vocalist, but want to find the right vocalist.
They also appeared on Mikey Havocs (95bfm) breakfast show for a "Fancy New Band" late last year.
More material should be out in a few months or something

They have a gig coming up in April at the Dogs Bollix- Saturday 24th with Fornax Chemica and Frozen Alice.

Black FKN Friday 2/4/2010 @ Tranny room

Second night in a row at the Transmission Room, was wicked- started with Carnal (missed Word of God) left before In dread response, unfortunately.

The mark of man:

The mark of man:

Zerstiren:

Zerstiren:

Cripple Mr Onion:

Cripple Mr Onion:

Cripple Mr Onion:

Decapitated w/ Psycroptic, Origin & Misery Index @ the Transmisison Room

Had a wicked night out at the, surprisingly slightly-less-sweaty-than-other-times-i've-been-there, transmission room.

Ran into: Kyle (guest dj for the show from a couple of weeks back) & his mate Rachel (who was working at the gig & wanted me to know that the guys in the bands are really good dudes) Dan (never repent) Oli (svartalvheim- check out the link to their myspace page for a couple of new tracks recently posted up & Scaphist- who have a gig coming up on june 12th w/ Just One Fix) & Gav (Six Day War)

My shots of Decapitated:







Psycroptic:






There's some technical issues with posting up pictures so i'll put 'em up later.

The Black Dahlia murder & Unearth set for 7 Aussie dates & 0 NZ dates.

From: http://www.metalobsession.net/
Two of America’s leading metal bands – The Black Dahlia Murder and Unearth - are set to co-headline an Australian tour in May/June, 2010. The tour will take in all usual Australian mainland capitals, with under 18 shows currently scheduled for both Brisbane and Melbourne.

I've really been digging the new BDM album, "Deflorate" would be awesome to see 'em in NZ, again...

heads up; June 12th gig @ KA

Just One Fix "Blood Horizon" (in stores now- it's true: i saw it) album release tour rolls into Auckland with special guests Perditionist (Thrash), Scaphist and Septicide (both Death/Black metal).
Also, good to see the kings arms being used for Fri/Sat metal gigs again.

April 2nd: Chch & Ak bands do the tranny room.

In the spirit of copying and pasting things that other people send me: heres a somewhat slightly more confirmed timetable for the gig at the tranny room (hopefully it's not changed to the basement...)
Message via Facebook:
Thank you so much to all those that are coming along. I hope all those 'Maybes' change their mind as this is going to be MASSIVE!

TIMETABLE

8:30pm: Doors open
9:00pm - 9:30pm: Word of God
9:45pm - 10:15pm: Carnal
10:30pm - 11:00pm: Mark of Man
11:15pm - 12:00pm: Zerstiren
12:15pm - 1:00am: Cripple Mr Onion
1:15pm - 2:00am: In Dread Response
3:00am: Doors Close

Merchandise available on the night.

Hope to see you there!

Mikey (Zerstiren)

No more Tranny room for Nile, It's now @The Basement.

Hi there,

First Abigail Williams pulls out, now i gotta find a venue i ain't never been to before, in a general area that i'm only slightly familar with- here's hoping there aint 50 flights of stairs at this new venue...

Got this in an email from 'UTR':
The venue for the Nile and Hate Eternal show you have tickets for has moved venues – it was going to be held at the Transmission Room and will be held at The Basement Bar (ex SiloTheatre).

Here’s the statement from the promoter:

Due to venue problems beyond Soundworks Touring and RW Entertainment's control, the scheduled Auckland show for USA technical death metal masters Nile and USA extreme metal beasts Hate Eternal has been changed from The Transmission Room to The Basement (old Silo Theatre, Lower Greys Ave, Auckland CBD)

All current ticket purchases will still be valid.
Any further queries can be directed to rwentertainment@gmail.com

Thanks for using UTR and have a great time at the show!

No Abigail W for NZ

Posted on nzmetal march 12th (i look at it infrequently...)
ABIGAIL WILLIAMS will no longer performing at the Auckland show.

NILE + HATE ETERNAL NZ DATES

Friday May 21st @ Transmission Room, Auckland (AA/LIC)
Saturday May 22nd @ Bodega, Wellington (18+)

Wellington tix on-sale this coming Monday

Sucks about Abigail Wiiliams dropping out...
The Auckland show, however, is apart (1st of 2 consecutive days..) of the 2010 Audience with the Devil..

Something to keep an eye on: The Omega Chronicles (chch)

From: http://www.myspace.com/omegachronicles
The Omega Chronicles is a brand new project focusing on a new style of conceptual and experimental metal, currently recording their debut album to be released early 2011. The album will be mixed and produced by Neil Kernon (Nile, Cannibal Corpse, Nevermore, Jeff Loomis, Deicide and more)
It is essentially a collaborative project between Benjamin Luke (Guitars, Bass, Drum Programming and Sampling) and 23 other musicians (vocalists and Session Guitarists) from Christchurch, New Zealand.

We have a copy of the single "Alpha Destitute" [featuring Sophia Di (Beneath the Silence), Manu Francois (Word of God)] which we have played, and will again this Monday and probably in future shows too..

Easter Weekend- metal, metal, metal & "God of War 3" that i got today & am poor as a result...

While it is sunday arvo as i write this- i'm getting psyc'd for easter weekend. I have the prospect of a couple of Decent metal gigs at night & during the day, my hungover ass will be glued in front of the playstation playing the new & expensive "God of War 3"- for which i have very high expectations.

Decapitated (Poland), Psycroptic (Oz), Origin (US), Misery Index (US)
at The Transmission Room, on Friday.

Then "Black FKN Friday" Featuring Cripple Mr Onion, The Mark of Man, In Dread Response + others on Saturday.
From a previous post:
April 2nd @ the Transmission Room*

8:30pm - Doors open.
9:00pm - WORD OF GOD (30 minute set)
9:45pm - CARNAL (30 minute set)
10:30pm - THE MARK OF MAN (30 minute set)
11:15pm - ZERSTIREN (45 minute set)
12:15am - CRIPPLE MR ONION (45 minute set)
1:15am - IN DREAD RESPONSE (45 minute set)
3:00am - Doors shut.

*yes, the bar will be open

New Bloodletting Tracks up on myspace

Auckland metallers, Bloodletting have put up 2 new tracks, "Godless" and "The Possessionist" on their new look myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/bloodlettingband I listened to both tracks just now, and i like them..

And here's a myspace quote: "2010 will see Bloodletting playing many shows / tours around the country, release their split E.P. with longtime friends Never Repent as well as entering the studio with producer Zorran Mendosa to record their 2011 full length studio album.."

Also- facebook thing

They have a split EP with Never Repent,check out bloodlettings myspace blog for details of where to buy it, or go check 'em out live, at a show or something- it's bound to be there.

Check out both bands on the "Seas of Red" Tour with The Dauntless
or at:

Converge @ K A, (12/MAR/10) & Devin townsend proj @ tranny room (20/MAR/10)

Cellphone pics of Converge at the Kings Arms, March 12th 2010.




I'm kicking myself for not bring my camera to this gig, i'm a huge fan of Devin Townsend, SYL etc etc, have been since i picked up SYL's self titled, in 2003 the year of its release. Further more, good ol' Hevy Devy did an improptue meet and greet, signing session after the gig- pity i didn't stick around.
These are the best shots i managed to get with my phone.

Cellphone pics of the Devin Townsend Project at the Transmisson Room 20th March 2010.

2010 North Island BlacktoothTour of Metal.

Hamiltonian Metallers, Blacktooth are gonna show the North Island what they got. Heard nothing but praise for these guys, and their poster has a hint at the 2010 Audience with the Devil, the night before that particular show in Auckland, Nile & co (see poster) would have torn audiences a new set of ear holes.

Puppeteer's Album Release Party

from: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=315551814374
Puppeteer's Album Release Party
Start Time:
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at 8:00pm
Location:
Kings Arms, Auckland


Scream In Black Entertainment are proud to present:

Puppeteer's Debut Album "Tucked In By Brutality" on Satanica Records.

The 31st Of March will see Puppeteer & a select group of bands playing live at the Kings Arms, Auckland with the Exclusive release of the album + CD giveaways.

The Acts for the night are:
Life Lament (New Plymouth)
Harvest (Rotorua)
Ritual Grounds (Auckland)
Burn The Scripture (Auckland)
Puppeteer

It will be a big night with plenty of entertainment, so come share the moment and celebrate with Puppeteer.

NZ metal verson of a Supergroup opening for Behemoth, JFAC, Goatwhore

Quoted from Facebook
"Gareth Craze 's new band MOLEST THE EPISCOPATE (featuring Ross ex-Antagonist AD, Jeremy of Dawn of Azazel, Josh of Bloodletting and Paul ex-Force Fed Trauma) will be opening for Job For A Cowboy, Behemoth and Goatwhore on Saturday April 10th at Transmission Room. Our MySpace goes live soon and we'll have demo tracks up then. Sinister anti-religion/anti-socialism death metal. Nasty as fuck. Hope to see you all there to support us!"





incidentally,
Dawn of Azazel have a few gigs coming up in christchurch, timaru, wellington, palmerston north & hamilton.

antagonist ad are touring Australia throughout March/ early April, returning for a supporting slot at the Ruiner show at Zeal, Henderson

Bloodletting are on the "Seas of Red" tour with The Dauntless and Never Repent & have a show supporting Aussies, Defamer all throughout april.