My latest obsession in the New Zealand music scene is a Wellington band called BEASTWARS. They are a four piece sludge metal band and their debut album has just been released on CD and Vinyl. This album is the best thing to come out of NZ all year and it is my new favourite NZ metal album. The droning, ritualistic vocals of Matt Hyde is a phenomenal display of darkness. The way his deep voice strains and breaks is beautifully demonic, it truly oozes the dark emotion in the songs. The instrumental work is magnificent, it is like an apocalypse in your ears. Raise your fist, bang your head and obey the riff.
Best Songs: Damn The Sky, Lake Of Fire, Red God, Daggers, Call Out The Dead
BEASTWARS w/ Cobra Khan. 28/06/2011. The Kings Arms Tavern, Auckland, New Zealand.
Cobra Khan
BEASTWARS
BEASTWARS - Matt Hyde
BEASTWARS - Matt Hyde
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