ALIEN WEAPONRY have released the music video for their new single, "Ahi Kā". The song represents the first new material from the New Zealand based metal trio since releasing their 2018 debut album, Tū. Fans can check out the music video for "Ahi Kā" below. The track is also featured on Adult Swim's new, streaming-only compilation record Metal Swim 2. Watch the video HERE.
"Ahi Kā was inspired by the Auckland city council's decision to burn down what was considered to be the unsightly indigenous Maori village of Okahu Bay in advance of Queen Elizabeth II's 1953 visit," Alien Weaponry's singer-guitarist Lewis de Jong says of the track. Which, like many of the band's songs, is sung in New Zealand's indigenous language of Te Reo Māori. "The eviction sparked a 40-year battle for the native Ngati Whatua to reclaim their land, including protests and battles with the police. Amid worldwide criticism, a small portion of the original land was ultimately returned with an apology and some compensation."
North American Headlining Tour
Saturday, May 11th - Rockingham, NC @ Epicenter*
Sunday, May 12th - Washington, DC @ DC9
Monday, May 13th - Boston, MA @ Middle East
Wednesday, May 15th - New York, NY @ Saint Vitus
Thursday, May 16th - Montreal, QC @ L'Esco
Friday, May 17th - Toronto, ON @ Velvet Underground
Sunday, May 19th - Chicago, IL @ Chicago Open Air*
Wednesday, May 22nd - Minneapolis, MN @ 7th St Entry
Friday, May 24th - Pryor, OK @ Rocklahoma*
Sunday, May 26th - Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater
Tuesday, May 28th - San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of the Hill
Wednesday, May 29th - Los Angeles, CA @ The Roxy
* - Festival Date
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