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Die! Die! Die! have in just over a year
solidified their reputation as one of New Zealand's most exciting
new bands. With an emphasis on rhythm & volume, and penchant
for chaotic live performance, Die! Die! Die! create a driving
sound that is immediate and visceral while retaining enough
melody to make certain that the listener enjoys an aural experience
never to be forgotten. And this description is possibly stating
it mildly. Compared to the amazing disjointed sounds of luminaries
such as The Birthday Party, Scratch Acid and even The Mars
Volta, Die! Die! Die! really are the latest band from New
Zealand to keep an eye on. Consisting of Andrew Wilson on
guitar and vocals, Michael Prain on drums and Henry Oliver
on bass guitar, collectively they say their influences include
everything from the Skeptics, the Gordons and Joy Division
to Minor Threat and Black Flag.
Formed in November of 2003, Die! Die! Die! have toured their
homeland 5 times to date - including touring Australia three
times in 2005 (which included unforgettable sets at both the
Homebake & Meredith festivals). In their home country
of New Zealand, they have also added several notable supports
to their resume, including performing with Wire, Franz Ferdinand
and the recent Straightjacket Fits reformation dates.
2006 is set to be another busy and very active year for Die!
Die! Die! having already ventured to the US & UK for shows
as well as recording their amazing debut full length album
with producer extraordinaire, Steve Albini (Nirvana, The Pixies
& PJ Harvey). Whilst sorting out release dates, Die! Die!
Die! will be making a name for themselves internationally
with further dates taking place in the UK & USA.
What the media have said about Die!Die!Die! (so far):
"A spastic, jagged melody, composed of equal parts gut-galloping
chops and performative dynamics with the added bonus of songs"
- IMPRESS Magazine
"Unrelenting, and uncompromising. Die!Die!Die! will
hypnotise you with heaviness and convert you with their catchiness."
- RIP IT UP Magazine
"Die!Die!Die! are the most exciting live band in New
Zealand!"
- A LOW HUM (The NZ independent Music Press)
"If you are able to be suspended mid-air in the middle
of a fireworks display - it'd be like watching Die!Die!Die!
- loud, exciting, kinetic, and probably a little un-safe."
- Cheeseontoast.co.nz (The Auckland Live Music Zine)
"The most danceable car-crash you're ever likely to
come across."
- REAL GROOVE Magazine
“Rampant in its intensity… the music is the same
here as on stage - strong, uptight and moody.”
- NEW ZEALAND HERALD
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