Primacy are a 5-piece alternative metal band from West Auckland, New Zealand. They incorporate a groove-metal base with other elements of hard rock, progressive metal and a twist of blues flavour.

Their first EP Failure and Sacrifice was released in 2016, and followed by a mini-EP in 2017 III. In 2018 Primacy underwent a line-up change, which naturally resulted in a stylistic shift in the sound of the band. The songs, along with production took on more of a natural, raw sound, and dropped the death metal hints in favour of a more hardcore tinged sound - whilst still retaining the progressive and blues elements as foundations in the music.

Primacy's first album Seeds of Change released on the 22nd of May, 2020. Production began on the album back in 2017 with the introduction of vocalist Rhys Saran. It takes listeners on a journey through the challenges of a band during a period of shifting direction, evolution and growth as songwriters and individuals.

Band Members:
Rhys Saran (vocals)
Adrian Brausch (guitar)
Jared Tobin (guitar)
Sadeer Kattan (bass)
Will Stairmand (drums)

Hymns from the hollow..
Lost in translation

8 Foot Sativa are a Heavy Metal band from New Zealand, we have recently released our 5th studio album "The Shadow Masters"

Armed with a sound that has been compared to The Faceless, Obscura, Gorod and Augury, Montreal's Beyond Creation put forth technical and progressive death metal, at once pushing the boundaries of aggression and creating catchy, melodic songs. The band draws inspiration from all corners of the scene, from the complex brutality of Necrophagist to the harmonious and rhythmical musicality of Animals As Leaders.

On a high from recent shows in support of well-known acts such as Atheist, Augury, Neuraxis, Revocation, and Martyr, Beyond Creation are receiving a warm welcome from the eager death metal throngs. The launch of the band's 2011 album, 'The Aura', in 2011 on PRC Music has seen the band achieve North American distribution and is solidifying its rising star status.

In the coming months, Beyond Creation is looking forward to several shows in Quebec and elsewhere, including a few official 'The Aura' launch events. The band is also on the lookout for European distribution options and eventual touring opportunities. 

Auckland band Black Sands are an instrumental act that bring a complex and heavy sound.


Black Sands are :

Cameron Owens - Guitar 
Ruaidri Keens - Guitar
James Rimmer - Drums

This song is my broken childhood put into words and music. Being born should never be held against anyone! The scars inside never fully heal. Peace🤘

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