DEATHRO (JPN) Announces Debut Tour of Aotearoa NZ w/ Displeasure + More

Kanagawa Japan’s "#1 rock vocalist" DEATHRO forged a tight bond with Aotearoa agit-punk activists Unsanitary Napkin during their 2023 overseas adventures, and will be soon reuniting with the trio again for his first ever local tour. Pink-haired propagator of BEATROCK (an energising fusion of new wave, post-punk, J-Rock and hardcore) with four studio albums to his name so far, DEATHRO will unleash his politically on-point anthems nationwide in February and March, joined by Displeasure (Unsanitary Napkin in their synth-punk aspect) plus all-killer special guests at every gig. Brought to you by Wrought Material and Chain Punk Baddie, read the official lowdown below and grab tickets quick for these most likely never to be repeated events — some venues have very tight capacity so don't dither about...

"Beloved by the Tokyo punk underground, DEATHRO combines new wave, post-punk, and J-Rock into high-energy BEATROCK in the 1980’s Japanese tradition. DEATHRO’s performance is ecstatic and powerful, while the lyrics are grounded in working class politics. DEATHRO has a punk mind and expresses it.

Amongst messages of solidarity, freedom of expression, and love for his hometown Kanagawa, DEATHRO tackles the injustice of colonisation and the oppression of the Palestinian people.

This might well be the only time DEATHRO visits our part of the world, so do not miss out! DEATHRO will be joined by DISPLEASURE from Whanganui/Te Whanganui-a-Tara for all shows, and Te-Whanganui-a-Tara’s VARDA for the Te Waipounamu leg – and supported by local legends in each centre, including BIRD PARTY in Whanganui and DEB5000 in Tāmaki Makaurau.

DEATHRO showcases his high energy beatrock performances in an extensive journey across both Te Ika-a-Maui and Te Waiponamu this February/March, including a stop at the celebrated Newtown Festival.

Don't miss it!"

DEATHRO (JPN) - Aotearoa Tour
with Displeasure and special guests

Thursday 27th February - 605 Morningside, Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland with Deb5000, Vigil
Friday 28th February - Mesoverse, Kirikiriroa / Hamilton with guests to be announced
Saturday 1st March - Porridge Watson, Whanganui with Fog, Bird Party, XRVR
Sunday 2nd March - Newtown Festival Creeps Stage, Te Whanganui-a-Tara / Wellington*
Friday 7th March - Yours, Ōtepoti / Dunedin with Varda, Ram Raid
Saturday 8th March - Lyttelton Coffee Company, Ōhinehou / Lyttelton with ANN ARKII, Varda, High Alter
Sunday 9th March - Roots Bar, Tākaka with Varda

Tickets on sale HERE via UTR
*Newtown Festival info and lineup HERE

Hit play DEATHRO's 2024 single 'HIGHVVAY'...

Uplift your Monday with DEATHRO's video for '恋愛EVOLUTION', from 2022's 愛 FOR YOU...