31 Dec 2024

Built to Burn are a four piece Punk Rock band from Auckland.
They have relased one E.P. and an album.

The band formed in 2005 and started performing shows around Auckland in 2006.
Their first demo 'Go On' was recorded in 2005 at Sound Art Studios and the band recorded their next demo 'Simple' in 2006 in their home studio. 'Simple' was used on the C4 TV show Studentville. The band have also recorded videos for 'Realise/Compromise' and 'Come Together' with Alt TV.

Built to Burn have completed their first CD 'The Beginning of the End'. Tracks include: 'Changed Your Mind', 'Details', 'Realise/Compromise', 'The Chase', and 'Underground'. Their first album was recorded in 2009 and included the songs 'She Said It's Over', 'Won't Give Up On You', 'Take it away', 'Mistakes (Lost Without You)', 'What Did You Expect?' and 'Moving On'.

To contact Built to Burn please email [email protected]

Influences include Blink 182, The Offspring, Lit, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Thursday, Thrice, the Bleeders, Elemeno P, Taking Back Sunday, and Green Day.

Built to Burn have performed at the Kings Arms, Masonic Tavern, The Flying Moa, Dogs Bollix, Hysteria, The Immigrant, Galatos, as well as many house parties.

Band Members:
Kris Hansen (vocals, guitar)
Rory Monro (guitars, back-up vocals)
Sam McVicar (bass, back-up vocals)
Raymond Yung (drums)

Past Members:
Elliot Waring
Gilaad Amir
Sohei Kuiharia
Sam Guernier

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