new zealand

Live Nation announces New Zealand’s first socially-distant concert series

New Zealand is hoping life can start resuming back to normal over the next few weeks. After 46 days in lockdown, New Zealand’s prime minister announced that the country has “won the battle” against coronavirus. In response to virtually eliminating the virus in the country, New Zealand allowed most businesses to open back up this […]

Tool fan confirms coronavirus diagnosis after attending band’s gig

The music world has been on high alert as concerts across the world have been canceled over coronavirus concerns. Now, one Tool fan has confirmed he was diagnosed with the virus less than a week after attending one of the band’s New Zealand gigs. According to authorities, a man in his ’30s attended the Tool […]

Halsey defends New Zealand show comment as “banter” after fan backlash

Halsey recently came under fire for some comments she made while performing at Bay Dreams Festival in New Zealand. A video surfaced of Halsey saying what was construed as disrespectful comments towards Americans. The singer has since replied to the accusations. Halsey’s new record Manic released two weeks from now on Jan. 17, 2020. Read More: ‘Nightmare Before […]

Alien Weaponry explode against inner demons in new video—watch

Thrash-metal trio Alien Weaponry are shining bright since their meteoric emergence, teaming up with AP to share their latest single, “Blinded.” Hailing from Waipu, New Zealand, the band infuse Māori culture into their unique style of thrash, this time providing a single worthy of a war dance.  Read more: Lil Wayne walks off stage, reportedly […]

Paramore announce pair of New Zealand performances with Twenty | One | Pilots

Paramore have announced a pair of New Zealand dates, set to take place in Jan., with labelmates twenty | one | pilots tapped to open, marking the group's first live performances in the country since late 2010. Check out the details below, along with an announcement video: Jan 19 – Vector Arena – Auckland, NZ  […]

Premiere: Cairo Knife Fight live, opening for Foo Fighters

The New Zealand duo Cairo Knife Fight–who are one of AP's 100 Bands You Need To Know in 2012–recently opened for Foo Fighters at Western Springs Speedway in Auckland, New Zealand. Check out this behind-the-scenes video of them performing live in front of 45,000 people. AP #285, the 100 Bands You Need To Know in 2012 […]