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Rock music in New Zealand, also known as Kiwi rock music and New Zealand rock music, rose to prominence first in 1955 with Johnny Cooper's cover version of Bill Haley's hit song "Rock Around the Clock".
- ARC OF ASCENT. Transcending all just by the power of music, is a truly magickal thing. Hamilton's Arc Of Ascent have never wavered from their spiritual, uplifting, groovy doom metal.
- BEASTWARS. Masters of Doom! A lot more uplifting than at first may be apparent, ultimately Beastwars deliver you to the side you're meant to be on.
- A Hori Buzz/Weta/Cairo Knife Fight. Guitarist Aaron Tokona is someone a lot of local guitarists look up to. The man has got the rock as well as the funk.
- SHITRIPPER. Representing the punk underground of Auckland, (and one of many active bands), Shitripper really stand out in terms of paying tribute to the punk bands of the past, but also putting their stamp firmly on the present.
The Rock is the home of Rog, Bryce, Mulls and Mel on The Morning Rumble, Rock Drive with Jay & Dunc, The Rock 2000, and The No Repeat Workday.
New Zealand's biggest rock radio station and home of Rog, Bryce, Mulls and Mel from The Morning Rumble, Rock Drive with Jay and Dunc, and The Rock 2000. therock.net.nz and 3 more links.
Pages in category "New Zealand rock music groups". The following 50 pages are in this category, out of 50 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Browse the top new zealand rock artists to find new music. Scrobble songs to get recommendations on tracks you'll love.
The contemporary pop music of New Zealand -- a.k.a. "kiwi rock" -- is literate and melodic, often distinguished by jangly guitars and quirky lyrics; key bands of the movement include Split Enz, the Clean, the Bats and the Chills.
