Avotor

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Avotor was formed In mid 1998 [in Auckland where they still reside] combining environmental audio influences with modern music techniques. With help from a circle of additional musicians, Avotor began touring a completely live format [ie no backing tracks] and released their debut album entitled LOOMING[Currently Out of Print] on Kog Transmissions in late 1999. They still perform as a 3 piece [live drummer, + 2 x keyboards/samples/live mixing] with a live audio-visual rig as performance assistance. They have contributed to numerous compilations, released a limited edition clear 8” vinyl single, have remixed acts such as Concord Dawn,[released as a limited edition 7” white label vinyl single] and toured and played with the likes of Meterman, Concord Dawn, and Jakob. Several tracks have been licensed to local New Zealand TV shows, and the track 'Freezeover' was used in the motion picture 'The Irrefutable Truth About Demons', which became the most successful New Zealand film since the acclaimed 'Once Were Warriors' until 2002. Avotor then went back into the studio to prepare the follow-up to LOOMING, a remix EP entitled ILLOOMING that would showcase alternative versions of their early tracks from their debut and was released in mid 2001. Numerous shows were played to support the release of these recordings until BILLION was let loose in November 2003 throughout New Zealand.

• Lucy Lawless and Friends
• Tim Ripper Owens
• Dimmer - The Farewell Shows
• Inquisition (US), Vassafor, Anno Domini Mortus, Winter Deluge
• The Gunslinger's Ball