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Avotor was formed in Auckland by H. Walker and Bev Langman Painter.
Although they first met in 1996 it wasn't until early 1998 that they formed Avotor, deriving their moniker from the Sanskrit Avatar.
With help from a circle of additional musicians, Avotor began touring a completely live format (ie no backing tracks) and released their debut album entitled 'Looming' on Kog Transmissions in late 1999.
Avotor have contributed to numerous compilations, released a limited edition clear 8” vinyl single, have remixed acts such as Concord Dawn, and toured and played with the likes of P-Money, Meterman, Concord Dawn, and Jakob. Several tracks have been licensed to local New Zealand TV shows, and the track 'Freezeover' was used in the motion picture 'The Irrefutable Truth About Demons', which became the most successful New Zealand film since the acclaimed 'Once Were Warriors' until 2002.
Avotor then went back into the studio to prepare the follow-up to 'Looming', a remix EP entitled 'Illooming' that would showcase alternative versions of their early tracks from their debut and was released in mid 2001. Numerous shows were played to support the release of these recordings until 'Billion' was let loose in November 2003 which received glowing reviews throughout New Zealand.
Band Members:
H. Walker
Bev Langman Painter
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