Cattle Decapitation Returning To New Zealand In September

One of the most unrelentingly intense groups on the planet, Cattle Decapitation are returning to Aotearoa for headline dates in Tāmaki Makaurau, Te Whanganui-a-Tara and Ōtautahi this September. Staunch animal rights and environmental activists, the iconic deathgrind group first arose in San Diego, California in 1996, foisting upon the world eight studio albums so far via Metal Blade Records, including their new 2023 opus Terrasite. Don't miss the post-apocalyptic sonic onslaught of Cattle Decapitation's current lineup of Travis Ryan, Josh Elmore, Belisario Dimuzio, Olivier Pinard and David McGraw, letting rip with extreme precision at their first local shows since the advent of the global pandemic. Join the metal hordes at the following dates — brought to you by Valhalla Touring...

Cattle Decapitation

Friday 8th September - Loons, Christchurch
Saturday 9th September - Whammy, Auckland
Sunday 10th September - Valhalla, Wellington

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Press release:

Prepare to experience a tour that will blow your mind and leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about heavy music.

One of the most cutting-edge bands in extreme metal, Cattle Decapitation, are heading to Aotearoa for a tour that will take you on a journey through the darkest depths of the human psyche.

No one articulates the real apocalypse humanity is facing as vividly and succinctly as Californias Cattle Decapitation. A force to be reckoned with for over two decades, the band delivers a blistering death-grind that forces us to confront the ugly truth about our species. With their latest album, Terrasite, they continue to push the boundaries of their sound, creating a sonic landscape that is both terrifying and beautiful.

With themes that touch on anger, despair, and our self-made impending doom, Cattle Decapitations message is a wake-up call to humanity.

Cattle Decapitation will take you on a journey that is both harrowing and exhilarating. If youre ready to face the end times head on, then make sure you dont miss these epic shows. It might just be the last thing you see before the lights go out.