North America: Alien Weaponry support Ministry

Just a couple of short months after returning from their life-changing journey through Europe, Alien Weaponry embarked on their first North American tour, supporting industrial metal veterans Ministry.

Henry, Lewis and Ethan ended up making friends with the band. “It was awesome,” Henry says.

He met Ministry founder Al Jourgensen, backstage “and he was like, ‘I f***ing love you guys, man.’”

“I remember standing behind them just watching them sound check,” adds Ethan, “And Al looks at me and he gives me this huge smile, and he comes up to me and gives me a handshake … introduced himself and it was fantastic.”

“He's actually looking pretty good for 60, considering the kind of life he’s had,” Lewis says, laughing, “He's one of those guys who looks scary and intimidating, but he's a really genuine guy.”

“Al's really good, not only with his composition,” Henry says, “But also with his stage presence. He just has an ability to get the crowd going.”





Looking forward to 2019

Alien Weaponry are touring Australia and New Zealand throughout March. Then it’s off abroad again for another summer of touring.

In May they head to the US to play a bunch of headline shows and festivals, then in June they return to Europe for another three-month stint.

“It's gonna be about six months of solid touring,” Henry says, excitement in his voice.





Alien Weaponry Tūmatauenga Tour: NZ dates

Thursday, March 21: Tauranga | Totara St

Friday, March 22: Hamilton | Altitude

Saturday, March 23: Auckland | Studio

Thursday, March 28: Dunedin | 50 Gorillas

Friday, March 29: Empire | Christchurch

Saturday, March 30: Wellington | CubaDupa





Rū Ana Te Whenua: Alien Weaponry shake Europe was produced by The Down Low Concept with funding from NZ On Air.

Documentaries:

Director of Photography/Director: Kent Belcher

Sound Engineers: Jeremy Ansell and Rangi Powick

Post Production Director/Editor: Mike Ogle

Articles:

Words: Alice Murray

Editing: Veronica Schmidt

Interviewer: Tony Stamp

Design: Scott Austin

Art direction: Dave Wright

Development: Van Veñegas