Andrew Stockdale of Wolfmother performs on the Amphitheatre stage during Splendour In The Grass 2019 in Byron Bay, Australia.

Australian rock band Wolfmother is set to headline a summer metal concert in Palmerston North.

The international powerhouse act, led by distinctive vocalist and guitarist Andrew Stockdale, will be joined by Kiwi group Devilskin and other acts at the Amplify Rock Festival at the Central Energy Trust Arena on January 24.

Wolfmother has played to sell-out crowds across the world, delivering show-stopping sets at festivals such as Coachella, Lollapalooza, Rock in Rio and more.

The multi-platinum and award-winning bands' hits include Joker and The Thief, Woman, New Moon Rising and Victorious.

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ALDEN WILLIAMS/STUFF Devilskin lead vocalist Jennie Skulander is set to perform with her Hamilton-based band in Palmerston North.

It is the first time the band has been to New Zealand in three years and the concert will be one of only two shows in the country.

New Zealand alt-metal act Devilskin, formed in Hamilton in 2010, are led by vocalist Jenny Skulander, backed with guitar from Nail, Paul "The Axeman" Martin on bass and his son Nic Martin on drums.

Other acts to take the stage at the festival include Skinny Hobos, a two-piece alternative rock band from Auckland fresh from a Vodafone Music Award nomination, featuring Alex Elvis on guitar and Texas Holdom on drums.

The Vibes will also feature their classic rock style, with a heavy influence on the Jimi Hendrix funk and soul vibe, and The Dead Favours, which recently debuted their album co-produced by Shihad's Tom Larkin, fill out the bill.

Tickets to Amplify are $79 plus booking fee and are on sale at Ticket Rocket.