Eric Benet – The Studio November 24, 2017
Anyone who has recorded with George Duke, my favourite R & B/jazz pianist who recently passed away, has to be someone special, and Eric Benet did not disappoint.
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SEPULTURA (With Special Guests DEATH ANGEL) Announce 2018 New Zealand Tour
The Sepulnation is alive and well! Following their crushingly successful 2014 NZ Tour, Brazilian Metal Icons SEPULTURA unleash a heavy metal hurricane upon the Sepulnation in May 2018.
Cut Copy Coming To Auckland
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 15, 2017 – Grammy nominated Australian electro-pop outfit CUT COPY have announced a New Zealand show as part of their massive world tour, coming to Auckland’s The Studio on January 24.
Rising R’n’B Star Kelela To Visit New Zealand For The First Time
One of the most talked about women in R’n’B right now, Kelela, has just announced her first-ever New Zealand show.
Roni Size Announces NZ New Forms Anniversary Tour
UK drum ’n’ bass pioneer Roni Size is bringing his ground-breaking audio-visual ‘New Forms’ 20th anniversary tour to New Zealand this October and November.
Kreator & Vader – The Studio September 2, 2017
Auckland really came out for this one. Arriving at The Studio, I was greeted with twin lines of patch jackets and dark clothing stretching a fair way back from the venue doors. It was a sign of the palpable anticipation in the air, and the beloved legacy of the two headliners. As a buddy was […]
Big Country Announce Australian and New Zealand Tour
80’s Celtic rockers BIG COUNTRY bring their energy infused, foot tapping vibes back to Australia & New Zealand in March 2018. As an extra treat for their fans down under they will perform their classic debut ‘The Crossing’ in full, plus a Special Encore of Greatest Hits.
The Others Way Festival
Despite a cold, drizzling rain and an unexpected visit by the fire department, The Others Way Festival can definitely be chalked up as a success. Spread across seven venues along Auckland’s K-Road, it was easy to move around from show to show, the music was diverse and exciting and it sold out. I started my […]
Interview with Chad Grey from HellYeah!
HELLYEAH is a Supergroup that lives up to the title. Featuring ex-Mudvayne singer Chad Gray, ex-Pantera drummer Vinnie Paul, ex-Nothingface guitarist Tom Maxwell, bassist Kyle Sanders (ex-Bloodsimple and brother of Mastodon bassist Troy Sanders) and Christian Brady (ex-Überschall) guitar. HELLYEAH are in a league of their own with their own. Their distinct sound and stage presence is best described as pure metallic fury and […]
Machine Head – The Studio (Concert Review)
The Machine Head tour has been hugely anticipated, selling out across Australia, and last night was no exception. Machine Head were said to be playing the full two and a half hours with no support, an odd choice; but a great one in the eyes of the legions of fans lining up around the block […]