Big Scout - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 062: Big Scout
11 May 2022 // interview by Will Stairmand
Blenheim Post Punk 3-piece Big Scout have a chat about their upcoming 12 track vinyl, the band's history, plans for a tour and musical life in Blenheim. Nice guys and good yarns.
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No Broadcast - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 059: No Broadcast
20 Apr 2022 // interview by Will Stairmand
Josh from the Christchurch band No Broadcast chats about the band, the new extended band member collective, their latest release and ideas to make the digital musical experience return to the physical world in some small interactive way.
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Obligatory Fiend - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 057: Obligatory Fiend
06 Apr 2022 // interview by Will Stairmand
Founding members of Bow Messiah have found their musical grounding once more, 7 years since vocalist Andrew passed away. New project, new vocalist, new energy and a new approach; taking time to craft songs at their own pace.
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Black Gravel City - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 055: Black Gravel City
30 Mar 2022 // interview by Will Stairmand
Auckland 3 piece metal/rock outfit Black Gravel City came out the gate swinging with their debut single Internal Fix mid last year. Covid has slowed them down somewhat, but they are keen to do bigger and better things.
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Plague of the Fallen - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 053: Plague of the Fallen
20 Mar 2022 // interview by Will Stairmand
Christchurch Death Metal band Plague of the Fallen have some more music in store for us... worth paying close attention to these guys.
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Lorenzo Hazelwood - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 051: Lorenzo Hazelwood
09 Mar 2022 // interview by Will Stairmand
Lorenzo Hazelwood is vocalist for rock band Close To The Bone, but he also has some solo releases. We discuss those, and his solo project in general.
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Melanie - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 049: Melanie
23 Feb 2022 // interview by Will Stairmand
West Auckland Pop Punk band Melanie stops by to discuss their band and recent release.
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Vixen Execution - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 047: Vixen Execution
09 Feb 2022 // interview by Will Stairmand
Members of brutal Death/Grindcore whirlwind Vixen Execution breathe new life into the band with new songs and a new energy. Featuring many members from Carnal, they have managed to develop a separate and unique style to differentiate the two bands.
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Pull Down The Sun - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 045: Pull Down The Sun
26 Jan 2022 // interview by Will Stairmand
Top lads Pull Down the Sun have an epic chat about the international rerelease of their double vinyl, funny injury stories, plans for the future... not one to miss!
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Covenant - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 043: Covenant
19 Jan 2022 // interview by Will Stairmand
Covenant  are a Christian band that tackle the topic of depression whose music can be best described as a blend of Down-Tempo and Deathcore. Had a good chat about the music, the reactions of the religious to heavier genres and their plans for an EP.
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Carnal - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 041: Carnal
05 Jan 2022 // interview by Will Stairmand
NZ Brutal Death Metal outfit Carnal  stop by to chat about the bands past, present and future endeavours.
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Dead Favours - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 039: Dead Favours
29 Dec 2021 // interview by Will Stairmand
Jared from Dead Favours has a chat to Will about the bands rise to success amidst the trials and tests of a band in a covid restricted climate. Check it out...
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Borer - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 037: Borer
15 Dec 2021 // interview by Will Stairmand
The "Spliff smoking, beer smashing, mongrel stacking sludge band from Christchurch, New Zealand." has an informal chat to Will about their fledgling release, sick merch and plans for the band moving ahead.
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Leave The Dead - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 034: Leave The Dead
24 Nov 2021 // interview by Will Stairmand
Hamilton metallers Leave the Dead have a chat about the band's progress in these dark times.
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Voodoo Bloo - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 032: Voodoo Bloo
17 Nov 2021 // interview by Will Stairmand
Rory from Voodoo Bloo chats about their music, releases, lineup changes and brief but extremely productive history of the band, despite the covid situation.
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Black Alpine - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 030: Black Alpine
10 Nov 2021 // interview by Will Stairmand
Two loose units from Black Alpine beam into Distorted Transmission HQ to discuss musical genres, share fashion accessories, consume the RDI of alcohol and fibre, and make Will cry. Never a sane moment.
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Sidewinder - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 027: Sidewinder
31 Oct 2021 // interview by Will Stairmand
Wellington Desert Rock band Sidewinder slither by to chat about their recent single releases, influences, audience responses, band history and plans for the next music releases.
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Eurenza - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 024: Eurenza
20 Oct 2021 // interview by Will Stairmand
Thrash band Eurenza have exploded on the scene from seemingly nowhere. Two members have a chat about the band's origins, their music video and releases.
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Empress - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 022: Empress
13 Oct 2021 // interview by Will Stairmand
Rock duo Empress have a chat with Will about the origins of the band, music releases and upcoming shows...
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Finger Tight - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 019: Finger Tight
03 Oct 2021 // interview by Will Stairmand
Auckland Pop-Punk band Finger Tight pop in (no pun internded) to chat about upcoming shows, new music and the resurgence of the genre.
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Downfall of Humanity - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 017: Downfall of Humanity
26 Sep 2021 // interview by Will Stairmand
The lads from Auckland's Downfall of Humanity swing by via zoom to chat about new music, gigs, and unfortunate surname of their drummer... Some relevant links here to check out their offerings..
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Alien Weaponry - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 015: Alien Weaponry
22 Sep 2021 // interview by Will Stairmand
Brothers Lewis and Henry De Jong have a chat to discuss the new Alien Weaponry album Tangaroa which was released on the 17th of this month. Other topics include touring, favourite tracks, the meanings behind some of the new tracks and their career highlights to date.
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Written By Wolves - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 013: Written by Wolves
08 Sep 2021 // interview by Will Stairmand
Will had a chat to two lads from Written by Wolves... hitting topics such as their online success, their recent single/video release, their upcoming collab project EP Secrets that drops on the 17th of September, and advice for bands who aspire to achieve a similar international reach online.
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Puppeteer - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 011: Puppeteer
28 Aug 2021 // interview by Will Stairmand
Two members of Tauranga/Auckland band Puppeteer stop in to chat about their current recording projects, the band's history and upcoming plans. Check it out!
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Rise The Wicked - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 009: Rise The Wicked
11 Aug 2021 // interview by Will Stairmand
Waikato heavy rockers Rise the Wicked sit down for a chat after filming their first music video with Will behind the lens - the filming of both the music video and the interview took place on Saturday 10th July at their practice space in the rural and beautiful town of Pirongia in the Waikato, and the single has already been released since. Will had a lot of fun hanging out with them for the day.
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Teeth And Nails - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 007: Teeth and Nails
03 Aug 2021 // interview by Will Stairmand
Delving into the depths of NZ heavier music, The Distorted Transmission is hosted by Will Stairmand.In this episode, Will heads to his childhood stomping ground Upper Hutt to chat to Wellington's own Teeth and Nails about their recent Valhalla show, merch, music and their new 4 track EP.
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The Rising Tide - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 005: The Rising Tide
26 Jul 2021 // interview by Will Stairmand
Delving into the depths of NZ heavier music, The Distorted Transmission is hosted by Will Stairmand. In this episode, Will talks with Palmerston North deathcore act The Rising Tide.
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MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 002: Ultimate
15 Jul 2021 // interview by Will Stairmand
Delving into the depths of NZ heavier music, The Distorted Transmission is hosted by Will Stairmand. In this episode, Will talks with Ultimate.
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Grym Rhymney - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 001: Grym Rhymney
07 Jul 2021 // interview by Will Stairmand
Delving into the depths of NZ heavier music, The Distorted Transmission is hosted by Will Stairmand. In our very first episode, Will talks with Auckland metalcore act Grym Rhymney.
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