Alien Weaponry - Te Rā (2025)
Alien Weaponry's third album, Te Rā, released on March 28, 2025, showcases the band's commitment to integrating their Māori heritage with modern metal. Tracks like "Mau Moko" and "Tama-nui-te-rā" blend traditional Māori instruments and language with heavy, groove-laden riffs, creating a unique and powerful sound. The collaboration with Lamb of God's Randy Blythe on "Taniwha" adds an aggressive edge, highlighting the band's evolving musical prowess. Lyrically, the album addresses themes ranging from historical injustices to contemporary issues like social media's impact, as heard in "1000 Friends." Critics praise Te Rā for its polished production and the seamless fusion of cultural elements with metal, solidifying Alien Weaponry's position as a formidable force in the modern metal scene.
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Genre: Groove Metal
Country: New Zealand
Final Verdict: 63% (Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 124th / 255
Highlight: Taniwha (feat. Randy Blythe)
Made me think of:
Gojira
Sepultura
Soulfly
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