Waikato heavy rockers Rise the Wicked sit down for a chat after filming their first music video with Will behind the lens - the filming of both the music video and the interview took place on Saturday 10th July at their practice space in the rural and beautiful town of Pirongia in the Waikato, and the single has already been released since. Will had a lot of fun hanging out with them for the day. Check it out!
Rise the Wicked (RTW) is an electrifying five-piece rock and metal band from Waikato, Aotearoa, New Zealand. Formed in 2019, they unleashed their debut album, State of Oblivion, in 2023, quickly attracting a dedicated fanbase with their high-energy guitar-driven sound, intense rhythms, and commanding vocals paired with powerful lyrics.
Guitarists Pete Hughes and Andrew Stites, both naturally gifted musicians, originally played together in the band 8 Steps to Madness, which went on hiatus when their vocalist relocated to the USA. Undeterred, they continued to jam and began crafting riffs that evolved into the songs we know today.
In 2020, Terry (Teza) joined as the lead vocalist, bringing an exceptional voice and a knack for storytelling through lyrics that resonate deeply with both fans and band members, defining the essence of RTW.