Headbanger's Retreat

Headbanger's Retreat is the perfect getaway for headbangers and music lovers alike, showcasing the perfect blend of rock and metal from bands Downfall of Humanity, Antebellum, Karnack and Jayde P. Guaranteed to be an epic night of music!!


Downfall Of Humanity: from West Auckland released their debut album 'Suffer the Silence' in 2016, followed up with the release of the single 'Enemy' in 2019 and 'Apocalypse' in 2020. They've played shows across New Zealand and supported Alien Weaponry in Tauranga on their level one tour in November 2020.


Antebellum: is a 3-piece melodic instrumental metal infused rock band based in Tauranga, New Zealand. Influenced by 80s rock music through to modern metal. Formed in 2016.

Karnack: are a four piece metal band from Te Awamutu, Waikato, New Zealand. Our influences include Metallica, Avenged Sevenfold, Foo Fighters, Iron Maiden, Trivium, Devilskin and Gojira, as well as punk and funk.


Jayed P: Imagine Amy Winehouse and 80's Rock had a love child, but this child also has Funk tourettes. A fantastic live act with a mesmerising and hilarious lead frontwoman Jayde P. They're based in Hamilton NZ but we've heard rumours they like to get around