I believe it was that esteemed philosopher Joni Mitchell who wrote, “you don’t know what you’ve got til it’s gone”. That sentiment felt especially relevant as we were witness to a reunion show by The D4 at the soon-to-be-defunct Kings Arms.
Rising prog-metal stars Ne Obliviscaris gave the King’s Arms a fittingly epic send off last night. It wasn’t the last show the storied venue is putting on before it closes, but it was the last metal show, and to Auckland’s metal fandom and musicians that was a swansong in itself.
With just a week to go before it closes, music fans celebrated the legacy of Auckland’s Kings Arms with the legacy of Auckland’s AK79 punk scene.
We just received this write-up from journalist Karen McCarthy who caught Shayne Carter (Dimmer/Straitjacket Fits) at The Kings Arms this past weekend… The clock is ticking on the venerable live music institution that is Auckland’s Kings Arms, but the Newton pub was packed to the gunnels Friday night for a one-off show by rock god […]
Ulcerate brought their crushing live show to the King’s Arms stage one last time, doing their best to beat the wrecking ball in reducing the building to rubble.
Napier three-piece Jakob brought their 20th Anniversary tour to Auckland, performing a wordless 80-minute set that, nonetheless, spoke volumes.
We The Kings put on a slick, endearing show, but one that tasted to me of empty calories.
The end is drawing nigh. Venerable Auckland venue The Kings Arms will be closing its doors forever in February.
Controversial legends Mayhem exhumed a fetid piece of black metal history last night- and our local talent wasn’t about to be shown up.
Pop-punk powerhouses Four Year Strong performed at Auckland’s Kings Arms last night, supported by Written By Wolves and Lookin’ Up. The 13th Floor’s Cameron Miller ventured out to the soon-to-be closed venue to see what all the noise was about.