New Zealand’s legendary metal outfit Beastwars’ 4th album ‘IV’ is out now through Destroy Records! Today.
They began their tour of homeland of New Zealand last night and then, they will jump across the ditch for a run of shows with Australian doom outfitt Witchskull starting July 11! Physical CD/Vinyl and Merch bundles are available now at http://www.beastwars.bigcartel.com.
Vocalist Matt Hyde spoke to Radio New Zealand about his harrowing brush with death/cancer in a candid and confronting interview, that can be read here.
This new album is Beastwars’ triumphant return after vocalist Matt Hyde underwent over 6 months of treatment for Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in 2016 – he battled it and won – and is now in remission. The album is shaped by Hyde’s experiences and battle.
Beastwars are taking the record on the road throughout June and July – touring New Zealand and Australia – presented by Panhead Custom Ales. They are hitting Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin in New Zealand and then jumping over the Tasman to play Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne shows. All shows minus Christchurch, Dunedin and Brisbane will feature Australia’s Witchskull.
Beastwars’ new album IV is out now – Limited Edition Vinyl, Cassette and T-Shirt Bundles are available at http://www.beastwars.bigcartel.com.
BEASTWARS IV ALBUM RELEASE TOUR with special guest
WITCHSKULL (AUS)
Auckland – Galatos – Saturday June 29
Christchurch – Blue Smoke – Friday July 5*
Dunedin – The Cook – Saturday July 6*
Sydney – Crowbar – Thursday July 11
w/ POTION
Melbourne – The Espy, Gershwin Room – Friday July 12
w/ Dr. Colossus and Droid
Brisbane – Dead of Winter Festival – Saturday July 13*
NZ Tickets from undertheradar.co.nz
Sydney and Dead of Winter Tickets available from oztix.com.au
Melbourne Tickets available from moshtix.com.au