Alien Weaponry are, for now, a relatively small band with a big vision. The New Zealand three-piece, all of whom have Māori ancestry, want to take their culture to the world. They’ve already made quite a start, having toured the U.S. with Ministry, played Download and Bloodstock in the UK and released a well-received debut album, 2018’s Tū, all while still in their teens. The fact that they sing more than half of their songs in their native language of te reo Māori, incorporate traditional instrumentation, and thread their homeland’s history and mythology into their lyrics makes them unique in the metal sphere. But it’s the drilling aggression, the fiery songwriting and the precision ferocity of their live shows that make them such a truly spectacular project....
