Prepare for a wall of beautiful, crushing sound this winter. American alternative metal heavyweights Deafheaven have officially confirmed their return to New Zealand shores for two highly anticipated, exclusive headline shows in Wellington and Auckland.
Presented by Banished Music, the tour represents a monumental billing for alternative music fans across the country. Accompanying Deafheaven on both dates is none other than Philadelphia’s premier shoegaze outfit Nothing, making this a stellar pairing of heavy sonic textures and immersive melodies.
Deafheaven arrive in New Zealand on the heels of their universally acclaimed sixth studio album, Lonely People With Power. The project signifies a major milestone for the group, marking their debut release under the legendary Roadrunner Records banner. Produced alongside longtime collaborator Justin Meldal-Johnsen, the album serves as a definitive sonic statement that brilliantly reconnects with the intense, blistering blackgaze ferocity of their landmark records while preserving the expansive, cinematic melodies they explored on Infinite Granite. The critically lauded project features notable, high-profile studio collaborations, including vocal turns from Interpol’s Paul Banks and Boy Harsher’s Jae Matthews.
Known globally for creating an almost spiritual atmosphere during their live performances, the Grammy-nominated five-piece has commanded major stages from Coachella to Primavera Sound. Their upcoming winter appearances promise to showcase the band at the absolute absolute peak of their creative powers.
Adding substantial weight to the ticket, alternative rock mainstays Nothing will provide support across both New Zealand dates. The group is touring in support of their latest immersive studio record, A Short History of Decay, out via Run For Cover Records. The album has been widely praised by alternative critics for its seamless blend of dream-pop intimacy and towering, massive walls of My Bloody Valentine-esque guitar distortion.
Tickets for both events are available now via Banished Music. Given the exclusive nature of these intimate club and theater performances, fast action is highly recommended.