28 June 2019 - 0 Comments

New Zealand's legendary metal outfit Beastwars' 4th album IV is out now through Destroy Records. Today - Metal Hammer/Louder are premiering the record in its entirety for all to hear - Listen now here.

They began their tour of homeland of New Zealand last night and then, they will jump across the ditch for a run of shows with Australian doom outfitt Witchskull starting July 11! Physical CD/Vinyl and Merch bundles are available now at http://www.beastwars.bigcartel.com.

Vocalist Matt Hyde spoke to Radio New Zealand about his harrowing brush with death/cancer in a candid and confronting interview, that can be read here.

The record has been praised the world over by media ahead of its release.

"Bludgeoning and intense, roughshod and uncomfortable, this is more than just a comeback for Beastwars." - Hysteria Mag

"A blistering, pummelling, cathartic battle cry of a record." - TheMusic.com.au

"It’s a record they made because life is fucking precious and sometimes you come to realize what matters to you and what you need are the same thing. As such, it is all the more essential it be engaged in the present. Because it is." - The Obelisk

This new album is Beastwars' triumphant return after vocalist Matt Hyde underwent over 6 months of treatment for Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in 2016 - he battled it and won - and is now in remission. The album is shaped by Hyde’s experiences and battle.

Beastwars are taking the record on the road throughout June and July - touring New Zealand and Australia - presented by Panhead Custom Ales. They are hitting Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin in New Zealand and then jumping over the Tasman to play Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne shows. All shows minus Christchurch, Dunedin and Brisbane will feature Australia's Witchskull.

Beastwars' new album IV is out now - Limited Edition Vinyl, Cassette and T-Shirt Bundles are available at http://www.beastwars.bigcartel.com.

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