Formed in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2010, Deafheaven have spent the past decade and a half pushing at the emotional and sonic boundaries of modern metal. From their debut Roads to Judah, to the genre-defining breakthrough Sunbather, and subsequent records like New Bermuda, Ordinary Corrupt Human Love, and Infinite Granite, Deafheaven have continually redefined the limits of heavy music while confronting themes of alienation, addiction, family history, and self-perseverance.
Revered for their transcendental live shows, Deafheaven have toured the world over, performing at festivals such as Coachella and Primavera Sound, and sharing stages with artists ranging from Slipknot and Knocked Loose to Chelsea Wolfe and Mono. They’ve received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Metal Performance and continue to command a reputation as one of the most compelling live acts in heavy music.
Joining them are American shoegaze outfit Nothing, whose latest release A Short History of Decay has been described by Pitchfork as “fresh and exciting.” Their fifth album and first for Run For Cover Records further expands the band’s sonic scope, delivering the most refined and immersive iteration of Nothing to date.
Deafheaven return to New Zealand at their most expansive and unrelenting. Don’t miss the chance to witness one of heavy music’s most boundary-pushing bands at full force.
Local tip
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Arrive early for a good spot near the stage, then make a night of it with dinner or a drink around Eden Terrace. Galbraith’s Alehouse, Small Gods Taproom and other local spots are within easy walking distance.
Getting there
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The Powerstation is in Eden Terrace, around a 5-minute walk from Maungawhau Station. Several bus routes also run nearby, while parking can be limited on busy event nights. For more transport information, check out our Getting Around page.
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