New Zealand’s Alien Weaponry announce new album and tour

Tour and New Release

January 15, 2025 Chyrisse Tabone, Ph.D. New Releases, New Zealand, Tours, Videos
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Alien Weaponry. Photo by Frances Carter.

Alongside today’s kickoff of their North American tour supporting metal icon Kerry King, New Zealand modern groove metal trio ALIEN WEAPONRY are pleased to announce their heaviest, most powerful and mature offering to date, Te Rā, out March 28, 2025 via Napalm Records.

Since releasing their acclaimed debut Tū (2018), the band have been lauded for their kinetic presence and sound, as well as their vital blend of culturally profound lyricism in both English and te reo Māori, the indigenous language of New Zealand. With their third full-length album, ALIEN WEAPONRY expand on their hallmark messages of cultural, societal and environmental resilience while delivering their most massive-sounding, focused musical output ever. In the hands of veteran producer/mixer Josh Wilbur (Lamb Of God, Gojira, Megadeth) and featuring a guest vocal appearance from longtime ALIEN WEAPONRY champion Randy Blythe of Lamb Of God, Te Rā’s gnashing blend of groove, nu, math and thrash metal shines with anthemic choruses and refreshed technical skill.

New Zealand’s Top Metal Stars ALIEN WEAPONRY Announce New Album, Te Rā Out March 28, 2025 via Napalm Records

With today’s album announcement, the band have unleashed a brand new, grooving single, “Mau Moko”. Featuring te reo Māori lyrics, the track honors traditional Māori face tattooing while delving into the costs of maintaining customs that are at-odds with dominant cultural norms. Check out the track and its new music video below!

 

ALIEN WEAPONRY recently announced a massive North American tour with metal icon Kerry King, kicking off today! After the tour, the band will headline a home country run of New Zealand. See below for all currently confirmed tour dates.

 

ALIEN WEAPONRY supporting Kerry King in North America:

w/ special guests Municipal Waste

01/15/25: San Francisco, CA @ The Regency Ballroom

01/17/25: Spokane, WA @ Spokane Live Casino

01/18/25: Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo

01/29/25: Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater

01/20/25: Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom

01/22/25: Calgary, AB @ The Palace Theatre

01/23/25: Edmonton, AB @ Midway Music Hall

01/25/25: Winnipeg, MB @ Burton Cummings Theatre

01/26/25: Minneapolis, MN @ The Fillmore

01/28/25: Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave

01/30/25: Detroit, MI @ The Majestic Theater

01/31/25: Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues

02/01/25: Toronto, ON @ Danforth Music Hall

02/02/25: Montreal, QC @ L’Olympia

02/04/25: Boston, MA @ Royale

02/05/25: Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of the Living Arts

02/07/25: New York, NY @ Irving Plaza

02/08/25: Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage

02/10/25: Atlanta, GA @ Buckhead Theatre

02/11/25: St. Petersburg, FL @ Jannus Live

02/13/25: Houston, TX @ House of Blues

02/14/25: Austin, TX @ Emo’s

 

ALIEN WEAPONRY Headlining New Zealand:

03/14/25: Kirikiriroa (Hamilton, NZ) @ Factory

03/15/25: Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington, NZ) @ Jim Beam Homegrown

03/20/25: Ngāmotu (New Plymouth, NZ) @ TSB Showplace

03/21/25: Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland, NZ) @ Powerstation

03/22/25: Ōtautahi (Christchurch, NZ) @ James Hay Theatre

03/23/25: Tāhuna (Queenstown, NZ) @ AJ Hackett Kawarau Bungy Centre

 

 

ALIEN WEAPONRY is:                   

Henry Te Reiwhati de Jong – Drums, Backing vocals

Lewis Raharuhi de Jong – Guitars, Lead vocals

Tūranga Porowini Morgan-Edmonds – Bass, Backing vocals

 

ALIEN WEAPONRY online:

WEBSITE

FACEBOOK

INSTAGRAM

TIKTOK

NAPALM RECORDS

 

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