Live Photos: Sabbat, Bulletbelt - Valhalla, Wellington

Japanese black / thrash icons Sabbat arrived in New Zealand this week with one goal in mind - to blaze a path of destruction across the North Island with their signature brutal sound honed over thirty years of uncompromising albums and live shows. They were joined last night by Wellington's Bulletbelt who recently unleashed their powerful new album Nine Centuries, and proceeded to pummel audiences into oblivion at heavy music lynchpin venue Valhalla. Photographer Bruce Mackay was there to capture the mayhem as it eventuated, gaze upon his snaps below and Aucklanders better prepare themselves for tonight's sonic onslaught...