The world premiere of Alien Weaponry: Kua Tupu Te Ara, a documentary chronicling the rise of New Zealand’s groove metal trio Alien Weaponry, will take place at New York’s Tribeca Film Festival next month. The screening is scheduled for June 6 at 8:45 pm at the East Village Cinema.
Directed by Kent Belcher and produced by Nigel McCulloch, the film features appearances by Lamb Of God’s Randy Blythe, Testament’s Chuck Billy, and Gojira’s Joe and Mario Duplantier. The documentary promises an intimate look into the band’s journey, showcasing their past, present, and promising future.
“We are so excited to finally share this documentary we have been working on for years with you,” said Alien Weaponry. “The film captures our journey of navigating the world of music, showing the highlights, the hardships, and everything in between.”
Belcher, reflecting on the project, added, “After six years of traveling with, living with, and filming the Alien Weaponry family, to finally be able to share that with audiences and showcase Māori culture in a vibrant and heartfelt way is just so rewarding. To have my first film as director premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival is an absolute dream come true.”
Alien Weaponry, formed by brothers Lewis (vocals/guitars) and Henry De Jong (drums/vocals) in 2010, became viral sensations in the mid-2010s with their Māori-language songs. Their music, which narrates stories about Māori myths, customs, and persecution, garnered critical acclaim with the release of their debut album Tū in 2018 and their second record Tangaroa in 2021. The band, now joined by bassist/vocalist Tūranga Morgan-Edmonds, has toured globally, including blockbuster tours with Gojira.
Following the documentary premiere, Alien Weaponry will headline a tour of the UK and Europe this summer.
Alien Weaponry 2024 European Tour Dates:
Jun 01: Eindhoven Dynamo, Netherlands
Jun 02: Leiden Nobel, Netherlands
Jun 04: Cologne Club Volta, Germany
Jun 05: Hanover Musikzentrum, Germany
Jun 06: Frankfurt Das Bett, Germany
Jun 08: Munich Backstage Halle, Germany
Jun 09: Santeria Toscana 31, Italy
Jun 13: Nickelsdorf Nova Rock, Austria
Jun 15: Donington Download Festival, UK
Jun 16: London O2 Academy Islington, UK
Jun 20: Dessel Graspop, Belgium
Jun 21–23: Ferropolis Full Force Festival, Germany
Jun 23: Hamburg Bahnhof Pauli, Germany
Jun 26: Oslo Tons Of Rock, Norway
Jun 29: Clisson Hellfest, France
Alien Weaponry: Kua Tupu Te Ara promises to be a compelling exploration of the band’s story and a celebration of their cultural heritage.
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