Three teenagers, known as Alien Weaponry, from a tiny town in the small South Pacific nation of New Zealand have managed to capture the imaginations of people all over the world with their unique thrash metal sound and commanding live performances. Proclaimed by Noisey as a band “well on their way to world domination,” Alien Weaponry are invading North American shores for the first time ever, supporting industrial legends Ministry. The tour kicked off earlier this month in San Francisco, CA and runs through December 21st in Los Angeles, CA. A complete list of dates can be found below including a special headline show on November 23rd in Gallup, New Mexico can be found below.
In conjunction with the tour kick off, the band has released a new tour promo video for the track “Ru Ana Te Whenua“, taken from their debut album ‘Tu’.
Earlier this year, Alien Weaponry released their blistering debut album ‘Tu’ on the world via Napalm Records, short for ‘Tumatauenga,’ the Māori god of war, “Tu” also means to stand strong and proud, and, most importantly, to stand for something. The notion is reflected in the album artwork, which includes the traditional moko kanohi (facial tattoos) of the Māori warrior.
The response for ‘Tu’ has been nothing short of astounding with outlets like Loudwire singing their praises, “Like Sepultura in Brazil before them, Alien Weaponry are working to immortalize New Zealand’s tribal culture through heavy metal.” Revolver Magazine calls the trio, “So bad ass and so important to heavy-music culture right now.”
Alien Weaponry W/Ministry and Carpenter Brut:
11/24: Denver, CO @ The Fillmore Auditorium
11/27: Minneapolis, MN @ Skyway Theater
11/29: Joliet, IL @ The Forge
11/30: Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theatre
12/1: Detroit, MI @ Majestic Theatre
12/2: Toronto, ON @ Rebel
12/4: Rochester, NY @ Anthology
12/5: Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore
12/6: New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
12/7: New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
12/8: Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory
12/10: Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel
12/11: Memphis, TN @ New Daisy Theatre
12/12: Dallas, TX @ Gas Monkey Live
12/13: Houston, TX @ House of Blues
12/14: San Antonio, TX @ Aztec Theater
12/16: Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre
12/18: San Diego, CA @ House of Blues
12/20: Los Angeles, CA @ The Fonda Theatre
12/21: Los Angeles, CA @ The Fonda Theatre
