29 November 2024 - 0 Comments

If previous track Straights was the anthem to a night of hedonism, Scalpel finds our un-named protagonist at the sharp end of a night out. Scalpel staggers through the murky aspect of partying, loosely dealing with missed opportunities, disappointments, questionable choices, and self-doubt, backed by an astonishingly mature slab of Powder Chutes’ signature groove.

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Though Scalpel shares thematically common ground with previous track Straights, there’s no soap box preaching, finger wagging, or heavy handed zealotry present; this is observational lyricism at its best, with powerful riffs, a thunderous rhythm section and a vocal hook that allows the story breath.

Scalpel was chosen by international metal band Alien Weaponry as the winning entry for the inaugural AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand (AJHBNZ) Thrash More competition in Nov 2023;

“We felt that Powder Chutes encapsulated "Live More Fear Less" to a T. We were blown away by their wicked technical ability and song writing as well as their energy and passion and we are excited to see what the boys in Powder Chutes have in store for us in the future! Kia mau te wehi kia koutou e Powder Chutes, ka titiro mātou ki tō koutou mahi ki mua!” – Alien Weaponry

Scalpel is accompanied by a powerful character video helmed by celebrated cinematographer Joe Murdie.

In Breaking News Powder Chutes are set to support Highly Suspect in Wellington tonight following a last minute line-up change.

Powder Chutes Live Dates:

Nov 29 – Cabana Bar, Napier w/ The Bravo Uniform Mikes
Nov 30 – Underworld Tavern, Wellington w/ The BUMs

Jan 24 – Rhyme & Reason, Wānaka w/ East York
Jan 25 – Yonder, Queenstown w/ East York

Feb 7 – The Crown, Dunedin
Feb 8 – Tillermans, Invercargill
Feb 22 – Penguin Club, Oamaru

May 9 – The Crown, Dunedin
May 10 – Tillermans, Invercargill
May 17 – Wunderbar, Lyttleton
May 22 – Meow, Wellington
May 23 – The Stomach, Palmerston North
May 24 – Paisley Stage, Napier
May 29 – Ding Dong, Auckland
May 30 – Last Place, Hamilton
May 31 – Rosemary’s, Taupo

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