Friday The 13th

Six massive bands. One night. Auckland's King's Arms Tavern. $5 From every ticket goes to Youthline.

Introducing...

Lead Us Forth: The Auckland born metal band that was forged from a desire to speak out a message of hope and encouragement from a platform of intelligent and intense music. They're writing their debut album, the follow up to The Wayward EP and are determined to unite humanity through their lyrics, music and connection they have with their fans.

His Master's Voice: The Devil's Blues. Hailing from Hades beyond the River Styx these four men have sold their souls to a Rock and Roll that's steeped in a groove with a classic feel. If you listen closely, they say, you can hear His Master's Voice speaking to you... Debut album Possession out now!

Seasons: The cyclical changes of the atmospheric patterns within nature.

And so it is with the band Seasons. Fusing jarringly heavy grooves with progressive trickery and smash-mouth rhythms with eclectic expressionism, the West Auckland natives represent an inventive and dynamic tour-de-force in modern New Zealand metal. Seasons have continually sought to reinvent themselves and avoid the creative stagnation that spells the death of many a metal band. Debut album Patriarch out now!

Be My Anchor: Hailing from Tauranga city they're a blend of melodic hardcore that's quite unlike any other. With slots on Festival One and Admonishment BMA are kicking in the door of New Zealand metal.

Seas Of Conflict: Five guys. One dream. Still teenagers Seas Of Conflict are bringing their music to everyone that will listen. Their new single 'Leviathan' features Josh Bain from Depths and it was only the next logical step for a band that have shared the stage with; Northlane, In Hearts Wake, Prepared Like A Bride and Saving Grace. 'Leviathan' is out now!

Altered States: With five releases under their belts (a combination of singles and EPs) Altered States are moving from strength to strength. VNZMA winners for Most Average New Zealand band (not really) they're blending melodic vocals with rip your face off screams. EP Ghost Heroes out now!