Carcass, A name synonymous with uncompromising sonic brutality, these UK grindcore pioneers, were joined by US melodic death metallers The Black Dahlia Murder and Melbourne’s groovy death metal supergroup Flesh Merchant in a night of unrelenting metal crescendos that rattled the bones of Tamaki Makaurau’s Galatos.
Bands and punters alike lived up to potential in celebration of a thriving local hardcore scene and the NYC institution that is Sick Of It All.
Having survived the silly season, Simon Coffey got back in the saddle and checked out groundbreaking death-metal icons Obituary on their Barely Alive tour in Aotearoa, four years on from the last visit.
Newton Faulkner, the acclaimed singer-songwriter known for his soulful melodies and captivating performances, is gearing up to embark on a thrilling tour across New Zealand.
There’s something profoundly life-affirming about seeing Albi and the Wolves play live. It’s the joyful energy, their clearly obvious enjoyment of playing and the sense of hope that pervades their performances.
What better way to spend a Sunday night in Auckland than with Napalm Death? The 13th Floor’s Simon Coffey thought so. Here is his report.
Dead Favours brought the good times back to Galatos last night with help from their buddies, Ekko Park.
Mel Parsons opened up her Tiny Days Tour in Auckland in front of a seated audience at Galatos with a show dedicated to parents and their children.
No Cigar brought their Bienvenido album tour to a sold-out night at Galatos. A wild crowd stood shoulder to shoulder and sang along to nearly every word.
Miller Yule celebrated the release of his new album, Let It Burn in the company of a roomful of specially-invited friends, family and fans.