Bio

Kristov recorded the album Hostile takeover with Rob from Project: Blood doing vocals back in 2003 under the name Government Pest.

After the end of local bands Hellborne, Wall of Silents, Neckstretchers and Bloodspray for Politics and more. Goverment Pest was brought back to life with Kristov playing guitar and doing vocals, Murray Shaw playing bass, and Aaron Sanko playing drums.

They played their first show on Friday 31st October 2014 at The Slavefest Halloween Party 2014. Since then they have played a number of shows and recorded their first album in March 2016.

This album is being released on Friday 2nd September, 2016 at The Royal in Palmerston North. Government Pest have also made a video for the first track off the album The Rise which can be found by clicking on their Youtube channel link.

Band Members:
Kristov Raven (guitar, vocals)
Murray Shaw (bass)
Aaron Sanko (drums)

Links

• Facebook Page
• Youtube Page
• Bandcamp Page