Unsure of what to expect - other than the high accolades from friends, Labretta Suede and The Motel 6 put on a rawkus set of high energy rockabilly. The perfect opening act for Nashville Pussy.
Read MoreNashville Pussy were always one of those bands I'd heard of in lore, and yet never managed to get around to actually listening to - so when I heard they were coming to town I knew it was time to rectify that and it didn't take long until I was suitably hooked - and when I got the chance to also shoot the show, I jumped at the chance.
Read MoreFallujah opening up for Killswitch Engage. It was a close call as to who I was more excited to see - and Fallujah won out this night.
Read More...so there I was, sitting at work when the show announcement was made and immediately I was psyched - Fallujah was coming to New Zealand, but wait - not a headlining show, they're special guests of Killswitch Engage - double that excitement level!
Read MoreOPETH at The Power Station on February 2, 2017
Read MoreMy Christmas/New Years pilgrimage home to Napier found me enjoying New Years Eve at the iconic Cabana, along with Invoke The Fury for some insane new years mayhem.
Read MoreHailing from Savannah, Georgia, the southern/sludge/alternative/progressive band Baroness return to New Zealand's shores for one night only on December 5th at Auckland's 'The Kings Arms'.
Read MoreTommaso Riccardi is the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for Italian symphonic technical death metal band Fleshgod Apocalypse. Mark Derricutt recently chatted with Tommaso about the release of their 2016 opus King.
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