SB Media Presents:
Our first show of 2015
Seasons:
SEASONS: the cyclical changes of the atmospheric patterns within nature.
And so it is with the Auckland-based band of the same name - pattern-shifts and changes in the atmosphere. Fusing jarringly heavy grooves with progressive trickery and smash-mouth rhythms with eclectic expressionism, the West Auckland natives - known as RESPORN since their inception at the turn of the millenium - represent an inventive and dynamic tour-de-force in modern New Zealand metal. Having released their first full-length 'Divisionary' in 2011 under the Resporn moniker, Seasons have continually sought to reinvent themselves and avoid the creative stagnation that spells the death of many a metal band. To this end, the band have changed not only their name to more accurately reflect their change of vision, but the breadth and depth of their musical focus. The approach has paid off, with their latest material securing the principal support slot for Between The Buried And Me and Animals As Leaders during their co-headlining tour of New Zealand, as well as performing with rising Australian metalcore luminaries Thy Art Is Murder in addition to the many New Zealand metal heavyweights the band have shared the stage with to date.
With this new material now honed live and demoed, the time has arrived for some of the most striking and original metal material to emanate from New Zealand shores to date to take the form of a full-length album; one which is tentatively due to be released in early 2014. The album will reflect the many years of grind and toil, of searching and perfecting a unique sound, that embodies what Seasons has become today, and showcases a band exhibiting fine-tuned mastery over their musical niche
Helgorithms:
Helgorithms are a 3 piece post-metal band based in Auckland, drawing influence from bands such as Neurosis, Deafheaven, Cult of Luna and Strapping Young Lad. Helgorithms are new to the scene but already leaving a strong imprint, with two international support slots (Sete Star Sept & Merauder) under their belt, they’ve already gained a fanbase by playing shows with a variety of different bands and not limiting themselves to one target audience.
Utilising an 8 String guitar, Helgorithms create songs with a mixture of time signatures and textures to take the listener on an aural journey throughout the songs. Heavy use of effects on guitar and bass is used to add just a bit more flavour and depths to the music.
With the BTT/STT 2 track demo released in October 2014 on Floppy Disk, plans for recording an EP and Album are already underway and are expected to be released early 2015. More is to be expected by Helgorithms, with the want to play anywhere and everywhere, even to just the locals at the pub, playing shows is what it’s all about for Helgorithms.
Love of Chaos:
Arcane Construct:
