As a band, Alien Weaponry stand out for so many reasons, but one of the most important might be their ability to mix their massive sound with an ability to say something valuable. They’ve done it again with the release of their new album Te Rā. Released last week via Napalm Records, the band continues to expand on their core message of cultural, societal, and environmental resilience. Vocally, they cleverly blend their message between English and te reo Māori, the indigenous language of their homeland of New Zealand. Lead singer and guitarist Lewis Raharuhi de Jong’s lyrics emphasize the impact of culture colliding with day-to-day disenfranchisement. Within their culture and history, the songs on Te Rā hit on topical issues like the potential for large-scale war, the damaging effects of so...