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Deadboy Records proudly presents the return of the biggest NZHC show of the year back by popular demand across two weekends in Auckland and Wellington in February.
Headlining SUMMER OF HARDCORE in 2025 are New Zealand's very own hardcore / punk legends BLEEDERS.
Formed in 2002, the West Auckland legends need no introduction - in their debut year they released the seminal hard-core punk classic ‘A Bleeding Heart’ EP. This, followed by constant sold out shows all over the country, saw the band rewarded for their hard work and ever-growing success by signing a major record deal with Universal Music NZ in 2004.
Their debut album, ‘Sweet As Sin’, reached #2 in the charts, garnered them 'Best Break Through Artist' and 'Best Rock Album' at the 2006 New Zealand Music Awards and went on to sell Gold certification status.
The band toured like maniacs in New Zealand and headed across the Tasman no less than five times at the invitation of numerous international touring acts including AFI, Good Charlotte, Avenged Sevenfold and many more before recording their self titled sophomore album in 2007.
BLEEDERS returned and released the comeback EP “Darkness Falls” in 2019. This marked the bands return to their roots teaming up with 1157 records once again. The new EP was released on 12 inch vinyl with the “B side” a remastered version of the “A Bleeding Heart E.P”.
Having amassed a following of dedicated fans from rock, punk and hardcore audiences across two decades, BLEEDERS have proven over and over again that their music stands the test of time and unites fans from all backgrounds.
New Zealand hardcore / metal powerhouse SAVING GRACE join the top card after returning to the stage with new vocalist Josh Bain and headlining SUMMER OF HARDCORE in 2024 before heading to Australia with metalcore legends BLEEDING THROUGH.
Saving Grace will celebrate 20 years as a band since their formation in 2005 which has seen the band release four studio albums and tour worldwide winning thousands of fans with their signature brand of metallic hardcore and sharing stages and festival bills with countless heroes of the genre including Parkway Drive, Hatebreed, As I Lay Dying, Darkest Hour, KoRn and many more.
Rounding out the triple header are Wellington's very own hardcore / thrash favorites BRAINWAVE who join BLEEDERS and SAVING GRACE across both weekends to bring their signature crossover sound and pit fury to the masses.
Having recently released the brand new single and music video for 'The Truth' BRAINWAVE have gone from strength to strength in recent years winning over hearts and minds since the release of their 2020 debut 'The Decline' and subsequent releases including last year's 2023 Summer Promo featuring the singles 'Burn' and 'Mouth of Gold'.
STANDOVER released the debut demo tape 'No Space is Safe' in April 2023 and launched on to the scene with a handful of shows throughout the year including an explosive set at FULL NOISE 2023 in Auckland to an overwhelming response.
Dubbed a 'NZHC Supergroup' by local zines and promoters, the band boasts members of some of NZ's most prolific metal and hardcore bands, STANDOVER have kept busy playing packed shows across NZ including appearances at SUMMER OF HARDCORE 2024, Foundation Fest, Halloween Hardcore and supporting crossover legends DRI.
With a full length album in the works slated for a late summer release STANDOVER is back to bring the violence as they join the Auckland bill at Double Whammy.
New Zealand beatdown hardcore juggernaut BRAWLER are back to bring the chaos with their furiously heavy and intimidating signature sound to Auckland, with a reputation of taking no shit, these lads are here to bring the mosh.
Bridge City's DROP OFF POINT bring their classic NYHC influenced hardcore sound back to Auckland in February, having recently received an overwhelming response in their hometown at FOUNDATION FEST, we are stoked to welcome the BCHC legends back. T
he crowd favorites will be sure to get the punters moving and singing in unity to songs from the catchy 'Bridge City Crew' EP.
Auckland melodic hardcore favorites AMANAKI will join the line up having recently dropped their fourth release 'Embers' in 2024 proving their commitment to a tireless work ethic, we are excited to welcome them to SUMMER OF HARDCORE 2025.
Finally Kirikiriroa two steppers MARTIAL LAW will open the night in Auckland.
Having made a massive impression on the New Zealand scene in 2024 after the release of their self titled demo on Existence Productions, crowd favorite earworms such as 'Too Damn Hype' and 'Running Late' are sure to get the night off to a pumping start of singalongs.
Do not miss out on your opportunity to see the best of the best of Aotearoa's burgeoning hardcore scene under one roof.
Doors open 5PM sharp, exclusive merchandise and drink specials available.
