Local Legends Vol.1 unites four rising forces in Tāmaki Makaurau’s heavy scene for one explosive night upstairs in Dead Witch. From electronic‑metal hybrids to death metal, alt‑metal and progressive djent, this lineup showcases the raw talent shaping the next wave of local heavy music.
Time & Location
May 29, 2026, 8:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
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Celebrating NZ Music Month, We're bringing you a stacked night of homegrown heavy hitters!!! Four acts pushing the boundaries of metal, electronic chaos, and progressive brutality. Local Legends Vol.1 brings together some of Tāmaki Makaurau’s most explosive rising artists for one massive night upstairs in Dead Witch.
LINEUP (ORDER OF SET TIMES)
X3n0_NZ - DJ&MC, he fuses Metal and Rock with Dubstep and Electronic music — edits, remixes and high‑energy live mixes.
Teraset - Four‑piece death metal featuring Ralph Broadley (bass/vocals), Lee Mallett (guitar), Jakob Notton (guitar), Will Stairmand (drums).
Sprawl - Auckland alternative metal: Nate Bungard (vocals), Hadden Sellers (drums), Kyle Starkey (lead), Hector Sellers (rhythm), Talia Pillay (bass).
Employee Of The Month - NZ progressive metalcore/djent: Zachie Barker (vocals), Gabriel Williams (guitar/keys/vocals), Ben Pascoe (vocals), Daniel Mackie (drums).
TICKETS
General Admission: $15
Door Sales: $20
Tickets available now via the Ding Dong Lounge website.
Door sales available on the night.
X3n0_NZ spins until 9pm — live bands follow.
