07 November 2024 - 1 Comment

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 on digital platforms in 2023, quickly attracting a dedicated fanbase with their high-energy guitar-driven sound, intense rhythms, and commanding vocals paired with powerful lyrics.

The band has two major upcoming milestones to celebrate. The inaugural first physical release of their album State of Oblivion - a limited edition CD format with a stunning 8 page graphic booklet and full lyrics. To really smash November out of the park, the band is also releasing the highly anticipated video for their top streaming track on the album Small City.

The CD and video release will Collide & Conquer on Friday 29 November at a one-off show in Hamilton at Biddy Mulligan’s back bar. Doors will open at 8pm, coinciding with the exact minute the video and CD will be released. Ticket holders at the show will have exclusive first access to the CD and receive the first links to view the video.

Joining RTW will be the talented band, Checaine. Checaine are a melodic progressive hard rock band from Hamilton. Their album Turn the Stone, EP Symbols and in particular the track Bring Me Down gained recognition across the local and international music scene.

In an extra celebratory mood, the bands and sponsors, Joe’s Garage, will be drawing a prize pack on the night featuring meal vouchers, CDs and merchandise from both bands.To be eligible for the prize pack, buy your tickets for the gig through Eventfinda and be there on the night.

Those there on the night may also get an advance listen to some of the new tracks that will hit EP release early 2025.

For the CD, Rise the Wicked would like to thank Anthony McMaster of MixMaster Audio, Porch Studio and Andrew Stites for the recording, mixing and mastering, and Stebbing Recording for the printing and pressing of this first tangible asset for the band. For the video, credit to Aaron Christiansen as Director and concept creation with d.f.l. films NZ.

RISE THE WICKED
29 November @ Biddy Mulligan’s, Hamilton
with Checaine
Tickets $15 at Eventfinda - Rise The Wicked, Collide & Conquer

All links for Website, Socials and Streaming for Rise The Wicked
https://linktr.ee/risethewicked_nz

Photo Credit: Aaron Christiansen

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