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Kiwi metal band Alien Weaponry will partner with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra for two concerts in May.
Hamilton will host an unusual collaboration with Alien Weaponry and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.
The association will hold two concerts, one in Hamilton and the other in Christchurch during May.
Hailing from Northland’s Waipu, Alien Weaponry is considered one of the most exciting young metal bands in the world.
The partnership will be Alien Weaponry’s first with an orchestra and the first collaboration with a metal band in the 75-year history of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.
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Alien Weaponry released their debut album Stop in 2018 and since then they have opened for metal heavyweights like Slayer, Anthrax, Ministry, Black Label Society, and Prophets of Rage.
The band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Lewis de Jong, drummer Henry de Jong, and bassist Tūranga Morgan-Jones perform many of their songs in Maori te reo.
“I’ve always loved the idea of incorporating orchestral music with contemporary music, and when I heard that the NZSO wanted to collaborate with us, I was very excited,” said Lewis.
“I think there will be a very interesting mix of people coming to the show, mixing the metalheads with the classical music fans.
“One thing’s for sure, the mosh pits will be insane.”
Morgan-Jones, who trained as a classical pianist as a child, has always wanted to play the true orchestra experience.
“And now, to be able to be a part of something that involves the talented team at NZSO, I’m super excited, and so glad I can join him with our passion for heavy metal too!”
NZSO CEO Peter Biggs said the public will be astonished.
“Classical and metal share much of the same DNA. Many of the biggest names in metal and hard rock, including Eddie Van Halen, loved and drew inspiration from classical songwriters and performers.
Metallica Live Album YE with the San Francisco Symphony sold by the millions.
“While we’ve collaborated with some of Aotearoa New Zealand’s best-known bands and artists, finally playing with a metal band of the caliber of Alien Weaponry will be one of the highlights of 2021.”
In 2019, Alien Weaponry beat Metallica to take first place in a Finnish music magazine’s poll for the best metal album of the decade.
They will perform in Hamilton on May 22 at the Claudelands Arena, and in Christchurch on May 29 at the Christchurch City Hall Auditorium.
Tickets for Stronger together goes on sale Thursday starting at 10 am on ticketek.co.nz
