Blitz Metal Fest 2023

Get ready for an unforgettable night of metal mayhem at Blitz Metal Fest!

Taking place on Easter Saturday, April 8th, 2023 in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, this event is not to be missed. With Shepherds Reign, Deathnir, Forsaken Age, Teraset, Black Gravel City and Senarius all set to take the stage, you're in for a night of intense, electrifying metal!

The event is spread across three floors, with live music at Dead Witch and AUX, and metal DJs at Ding Dong Lounge. The energy will be high as you enter the event through Ding Dong Lounge.

Blitz Metal Fest is a breathtakingly epic celebration of heavy metal music that brings together legendary bands and devoted fans in a thunderous display of headbanging, moshing, and metal mayhem. With blistering guitar solos, heart-stopping drum beats, and soaring vocals, this festival is a true ode to the power and passion of metal, igniting the spirit of rebellion and uniting a community of die-hard metalheads in a glorious explosion of sound and fury. Get ready to unleash your inner metal warrior and experience the ultimate in sonic warfare at Blitz Metal Fest!

Shepherds Reign will be headlining the night, bringing their unique blend of traditional Polynesian music and modern metal influences to the stage. Their live show is an unforgettable experience, combining primal beats, melodic textures, and powerful vocals. You'll feel the energy and passion of their music coursing through your veins.

Deathnir will also be rocking the stage with their love for Viking culture and 80s thrash metal. After ranking as semi-finalists in their first Battle of the Bands competition, they've since released two albums and toured both nationally and internationally. Get ready to headbang to their intense, hard-hitting music.

Forsaken Age is on a mission to reclaim heavy metal from the clutches of mainstream trends and pop idols. With their denim vests and leather jackets, they're bringing back the true spirit of metal, and they'll have you moshing and thrashing to their music in no time.

Black Gravel City is an innovative metal/rock trio from Auckland, delivering an intense auditory experience with their bone-crushing riffs and captivating melodies. Their debut release "Internal Fix" showcases their powerful and unique style, blending the raw aggression of metal with the emotive depth of rock, earning them a dedicated fanbase and a well-deserved reputation in the music world.

Teraset, a death metal ensemble from Auckland and Waikato, is known for their head-crushing performances that blend the raw intensity of Old School Death with modern grooves. Inspiration from Death Metal icons and British grindcore trailblazers result in Teraset's unique sound that enthralls fans of diverse metal subgenres.

With Senarius also on the lineup, Blitz Metal Fest promises to be an epic night of metal, mayhem, and unforgettable memories.

Don't miss out on the chance to be part of this incredible event! Get your tickets now and prepare to rock your heart out on Easter Saturday at Blitz Metal Fest in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland.

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