Head Lock Grave - album release tour

Coming off the back of successful support shows for Flotsam and Jetsam and Devilskin with their album dropping on Nov 20th.

Embarking on a 5 show tour across the North Island, starting in Hamilton, going through Tauranga, Napier, New Plymouth with Auckland marking the final stop of their tour, ending in spectacular fashion and closing out a with bang. Featuring a line up of some of Aotearoa’s finest heavy bands, these shows are not to be missed!

Featuring:

Lacquered Black - Representing the new generation of Auckland heavy music, combining grunge, sludge metal, alternative rock, and underground metal influences into the New Zealand sound.

Cry Wolf - Blending cinematic melodies, crushing riffs, and emotionally driven songwriting, the band has quickly established its identity through the singles Rainfall, Burn, Player One, and Oceans. Drawing influence from Breaking Benjamin, Linkin Park, and Three Days Grace, CRY WOLF deliver a modern sound built on powerful hooks, dynamic contrasts, and polished production.

Static - Emerging from Kirikiriroa's underground scene in 2015, STATIC have solidified themselves as cult favourite's within the alternative community across Aotearoa. Blending dynamic and embittered vocals with volatile musicality, their songs portray stories of loss, isolation, and finding solace through connection.

Head Lock Grave - One of NZ’s most powerful rising forces - Head Lock Grave is defined by presence and precision. Their live performances are intense and grounded, driven by connection and control rather than excess. Whether in the studio or on stage, the band brings a clear sense of purpose: music that moves people, stays with them, and demands attention.

Head Lock Grave Album - REWAKE IN THE MOLD OF TRAVAIL,
More than simply a collection of songs, REWAKE IN THE MOLD OF TRAVAIL documents a period of transformation for HEAD LOCK GRAVE representing rebirth and reawakening through pain and struggle – it is an album centered around hardship, personal experiences, conflict and the process of enduring it all. Where previous material established the band’s sound, this record pushes further into its emotional and thematic depth.

Watch the album come to life this summer through the official REWAKE IN THE MOLD OF TRAVAIL North island tour ...