They’re loud, scruffy, and they don’t dress like girls.
They may have lost the mullets, leather pants, and got hitched somewhere along the way, but after a sixteen year break
these blokes are ready to rock once again.
West Auckland band Alienblade have shrugged off the lame factor, and taken the title of most hard-core rockers in The
Rock’s Lame to Fame competition.
Announced on Monday afternoon, after six weeks of battling it out on the mics, the West Auckland band have scored
themselves the chance to make it big. Top shelf bourbon, white stretch limos, and trashed hotel rooms await the boys on
the path to fame.
The band split in ’95 after a series of unfortunate events involving a plate glass window and a disco band. But with all
that in the past, and coincidently all within walking distance of each other in West Auckland, the foursome will be
taking New Zealand by storm once again, proving that age is no barrier in the world of rock. With a professionally
recorded single and airplay on New Zealand’s biggest rock radio station, Alienblade will be well on their way to hitting
the big time.
Terry Hollands, lead singer and guitarist of Alienblade, compares the band’s sound to a fusion of ACDC, Nirvana, Weezer,
The Killers, and Velvet Revolver.
When they were told on air they had won the opportunity for fame, Terry announced that the band were ready to give this
200%, stating “I’d chop off my arm to make this happen”.
The band will record their first professional single under the guidance of legendary Producer and Songwriter Brian Bell
in Auckland City. The Rock’s Robert Taylor said ‘Brian’s worked with a number of famous kiwi rock bands including The
Dead Flowers and The Jordan Luck Band, so these boys are in good hands. The key to their fame will be producing a kick
ass rock song. We wish them all the best’.
For a sneak preview of fame in the making, check out the boys at their Facebook page - www.facebook.com/pages/Alienblade/190676867645805
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