Alt-rock legends confirm massive arena shows with special guests Interpol and Ecca Vandal – first NZ tour in nearly 10 years! Deftones emerged from Sacramento, California in 1988, blending alternative metal, shoegaze, and experimental rock into a sound that has remained influential for decades. Formed by vocalist Chino Moreno, guitarist Stephen Carpenter, drummer Abe Cunningham, and bassist Chi Cheng, the …
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Nearly as much as Metallica and Megadeth, Anthrax were responsible for the emergence of speed and thrash metal. Combining the speed and fury of hardcore punk with the prominent guitars and vocals of heavy metal, they helped create a new subgenre of heavy metal on their early albums. Original guitarists Scott Ian and Dan Spitz were a formidable pair, spitting …
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On a three-man crusade to set dance floors alight with their inimitable brand of razor-sharp funk and disco, Edinburgh’s High Fade captured the attention of a global audience with their music amassing over 30 million views and streams within six months of their first release and, in the process, gaining recognition from music heavyweights including Jack Black, Cypress Hill, Deep …
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Often described as ‘the love-child of Lady Gaga and Marilyn Manson’, DeathbyRomy melds pop melodies, powerhouse vocals, and propulsive dance beats with a sprinkle of heavier industrial and alternative production. Dropping out of school at age 15 due to relentless bullying over her unique style and appearance, DeathbyRomy began releasing music in 2018 and soon found countless fans turning up …
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Belonging to the growing realm of acts that play a kind of pulsating dance music blended with edgy chordal guitar noise, Belfast act Chalk also sit on the cusp of traditional guttural guitar acts and vibrant, visual club performers. The three-piece, made up of Ross Cullen, Benedict Goddard, and Luke Niblock, are originally from Dublin but met during film school …
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British alternative rock band bôa return to Germany for double dates in April 2026! The band’s breakout came in 1998 with the release of “Duvet”, their most famous song, which became the opening theme of the acclaimed Japanese anime series Serial Experiments Lain. The exposure introduced the band to a wide international audience, especially in Japan, where they quickly gained …
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