MNZ Interview: Getting To Know You 006: Ben Mulchin
18 Jan 2023 // interview by Will Stairmand
Ben runs Wellington's Valhalla - a bastion of extreme music and gathering point for many underground musicians and bands. He also runs Valhalla touring, bringing over countless international acts to dazzle, amaze and entertain local audiences.
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MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission S03 / E07 - Bloodbox
13 Jan 2023 // interview by Will Stairmand
Had a great chat with Megalith X about the Breakbeat Grindcore group Bloodbox. Stumbled across them quite by accident, and what a pleasant fresh breath of distorted, cacophonous air it was.
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MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission S03 / E05 - Witchcult
28 Dec 2022 // interview by Will Stairmand
Christchurch based 3 piece stoner/doom/fuzz trio Witchcult have a chat about their EP, shows and the band in general.
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Kiero - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission S03 / E04 - Kiero
21 Dec 2022 // interview by Will Stairmand
Jin Song from 3 piece alternative band Kiero has a lengthy and insightful chat about the band, music and his creative process and much more.
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MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission S03 / E03 - Chelsea Smile
14 Dec 2022 // interview by Will Stairmand
The lads from Invercargill's Chelsea Smile have a yarn about the band, Southand and theior plans going ahead.
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Invasion of Piracy - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission S03 / E01 - Invasion of Piracy
30 Nov 2022 // interview by Will Stairmand
Mazza from Invasion of Piracy kicks of Season 3 of The Distorted Transmission.
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MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 085: Dead Empire
05 Oct 2022 // interview by Will Stairmand
Tauranga Hard/Alt Rock band Dead Empire  have a chat about upcoming shows, releases, recordings and gigs... https://linktr.
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MNZ Interview: Getting To Know You 002: Zorran Mendonsa
21 Sep 2022 // interview by Will Stairmand
A name that often crops up during band interviews is the engineer who recorded their release. Such an engineer is Auckland's Zorran Mendonsa.
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All I Seek - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 083: All I Seek
14 Sep 2022 // interview by Will Stairmand
Wellington Progressive Metal band All I Seek  have a chat about their latest single, plans for the year and all things band related.
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Elidi - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 081: Elidi
07 Sep 2022 // interview by Will Stairmand
Richie from Elidi chats about the band, shows and their plans for writing a large body of music going forward.
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Unwanted Subject - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 079: Unwanted Subject
24 Aug 2022 // interview by Will Stairmand
Auckland Nu-Metal/Metalcore band Unwanted Subject have a chat about the new line-up, the old EP and plans for new music going ahead.
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Swamp Vulture - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 077: Swamp Vulture
17 Aug 2022 // interview by Will Stairmand
Kerikeri born sludgy doom blues band Swamp Vulture talk about their sound, lyrics, history and plans for shows and their upcoming EP to be released on vinyl and cassette.
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MNZ Interview: Getting To Know You 001: Mark Derricutt
07 Aug 2022 // interview by Will Stairmand
Brought to you by Will Stairmand from The Distorted Transmission, the 'Getting To Know You' series of videos has been created to introduce people who, in their own special way, make the music scene function. Bands usually get the limelight but without promoters, venue owners, studio engineers, photographers, videographers and the rest of the framework, we'd all be pointlessly jamming in garages forever.
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Claemus - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 074: Claemus
27 Jul 2022 // interview by Will Stairmand
Wellington Prog Metal band Claemus have appeared on the NZ charts recently thanks to some very strong songs in their arsenal. Locally acclaimed live band well deserving of your attention.
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Coridian - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 072: Coridian
14 Jul 2022 // interview by Will Stairmand
Heavy strumming, hard hitting, deep grooving Raven Bros are joined with the Energetic vocal powerhouse Dity, this makes up Coridian. Always a fun time chatting to these guys.
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MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 070: Andrew Boak
27 Jun 2022 // interview by Will Stairmand
Andrew Boak from late 70's/early 80's punk band No Tag is the man behind the Auckland Punk event 'Punk It Up'. July 1st and 2nd is Punk It Up V at the Powerstation - an event not to be missed if you're into Punk Rock old and new.
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Memory Foam - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 068: Memory Foam
19 Jun 2022 // interview by Will Stairmand
Memory Foam is a Kiwi Punk band with a difference - Japanese born vocalist Yuko Miyoshi uses bilingual lyrics to bring something a little different than you might expect. You can see them at Punk It Up V at the Powerstation 1st and 2nd July 2022.
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No Life - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 066: No Life
08 Jun 2022 // interview by Will Stairmand
Chch/P.Nth Metalcore 4 piece outfit No Life have a chat about their sudden social media onslaught of merch, an EP and a fancy as leafy music video - all in one mighty hit.
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Dark Divinity - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 063: Dark Divinity
18 May 2022 // interview by Will Stairmand
Wellington based Melodic Death band Dark Divinity have a chat about their new vocalist, pending full length release, history, the whole package. Check it out.
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The First Child - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 060: The First Child
27 Apr 2022 // interview by Will Stairmand
Auckland Post-Hardcore band The First Child have a chat about the new EP, homegrown videos, and plans for the rest of the year.
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Organectomy - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 058: Organectomy
13 Apr 2022 // interview by Will Stairmand
Christchurch underdogs turned kiwi global slam representatives Organectomy have a chat about the origins, their milestones to date, and hint and tease their plans for new music and shows. Sick band worth becoming familiar with.
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MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 056: Wolves
03 Apr 2022 // interview by Will Stairmand
GC Angelo has a quick chat about the new (for lack of a better term) supergroup Wolves - featuring members from Evil Priest , Promise of Bloodshed, The Burial, 8 Foot Sativa / City of Souls  and Bleeders . Topics covered are their style, their 7" split with Gravel Pit due out in April, and the plight of becoming older musicians.
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Filth Wizard - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 054: Filth Wizard
23 Mar 2022 // interview by Will Stairmand
Invercargill stoner/rock/instrumental outfit Filth Wizard  released their second full length album late last year and embarked on a brave quest north to bring their music to the masses in our current covid climate. Today we chat about the band, their origins and their plans for the future.
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Saurian - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 052: Saurian
16 Mar 2022 // interview by Will Stairmand
Dunedin alt rock 4 piece outfit Saurian have a chat about the band, the Dunedin scene, and their new tongue-in-cheek track Ice Cream Man.
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On Tick - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 050: On Tick
02 Mar 2022 // interview by Will Stairmand
3 Piece Auckland rock band On Tick have a chat about their release late last year, and discuss their plans for music and shows in 2022.
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Thy End Cometh - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 048: Thy End Cometh
16 Feb 2022 // interview by Will Stairmand
Tauranga based outfit Thy End Cometh have a bit of a chat about their musical style, their subject matter and their 7 tracks which will be drip fed over the course of 2022. Was nice chatting to them.
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ABYSM - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 046: Abysm
02 Feb 2022 // interview by Will Stairmand
Small band making big steps toward becoming something unstoppable, Tauranga's Abysm pop by to fill us in on how they are progressing. If you haven't seen these guys live, make sure you do at some point this year.
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East York - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 044: East York
23 Jan 2022 // interview by Will Stairmand
At the time of this interview, Melbourne based band East York had a series of North Island shows coming up in February with Coridian and Pull Down The Sun respectively... However, due to Covid, these have been cancelled....
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Distance - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 042: Distance
14 Jan 2022 // interview by Will Stairmand
Christchurch instrumental band Distance have a bit of a chat about their releases, their first show and future plans.
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Bridge Burner - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 040: Bridge Burner
02 Jan 2022 // interview by Will Stairmand
Josh from Bridge Burner pops in to discuss the band's history, releases and other facets of this brutally delicious extreme kiwi band.
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Coridian - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 038: Coridian
22 Dec 2021 // interview by Will Stairmand
It's been over 3 years since I've chatted to Coridian, so there's some catching up to do. New music, new plans, but always good times.
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Pale Flag - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 035: Pale Flag
01 Dec 2021 // interview by Will Stairmand
Auckland's Pale Flag test the very limit of Zoom and Will's editing skills by beaming in from 4 unique locations. Usual questions are covered, and some wacky X-Files events take place...
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Planet of the Dead - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 033: Planet of The Dead
21 Nov 2021 // interview by Will Stairmand
Wellington stoner / sci-fi / doom / rock / metal concoction Planet of the Dead beam in from their respective orbiting starships to discuss all facets of the band. Great band and a great chat.
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Pervertor - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 031: Pervertor
14 Nov 2021 // interview by Will Stairmand
Wellington Black Thrash band Pervertor remove their face panties to discuss their brand new, smoking hot album, the band's origins, gigs and future plans.
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Bulletbelt - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 029: Bulletbelt
08 Nov 2021 // interview by Will Stairmand
Steve Francis stops by to talk about the band and music in general, upcoming albums, tours, and higher goals of the band.
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Dark Water - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 025: Dark Water
24 Oct 2021 // interview by Will Stairmand
Two of the three members of New Plymouth's Dark Water chat to Will via modern technology to discuss the history of the band, new music, plans for an album and a new video. https://www.
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Swerve City - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 023: Swerve City
17 Oct 2021 // interview by Will Stairmand
Two lads from Auckland's Swerve City zoom in to chat about their recent release Conspiracy, as well as lockdown projects, songwriting, and plans for an EP.
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Blindfolded and Led to the Woods - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 021: Blindfolded and Led to the Woods
11 Oct 2021 // interview by Will Stairmand
Christchurch Metal Juggernauts BALTTW had a chat about their insane album that dropped earlier this year... the artwork, the songwriting and recording process and the postponed tour.
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This Silent Divide - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 018: This Silent Divide
29 Sep 2021 // interview by Will Stairmand
Will chats to two members from Wellington Rock act This SIlent Divide about their upcoming single release, with an EP hot on it's heels.
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Head Like A Hole - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 016: Head Like A Hole
22 Sep 2021 // interview by Will Stairmand
Rock and Roll bad boy Booga Beazley from Head Like A Hole spins some yarns about HLAH's new music, their checkered past, tattooing, along with hopes and dreams for the band moving ahead. Always a pleasure chatting to this guy.
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Outside In - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 014: Outside In
15 Sep 2021 // interview by Will Stairmand
Mikey from Outside In has a chat about the band, their writing process and impending double vinyl limited release. His cat also makes a guest appearance.
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Seas of Conflict - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 012: Seas of Conflict
01 Sep 2021 // interview by Will Stairmand
Check out the latest interview from The Distorted Transmission interview series, with Seas of Conflict.
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WHITE NØISE MAFIA - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 010: WHITE NØISE MAFIA
18 Aug 2021 // interview by Will Stairmand
New kids on the block WHITE NØISE MAFIA have been making waves after winning the Ding Dong band competition and releasing a solid single. Very easy going and down to earth guys with a serious work ethic and dreams of making something real happen with their sound.
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Forty Bucks Till Tuesday - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 008: Forty Bucks Till Tuesday
05 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, Auckland band Forty Bucks Till Tuesday pop over to mine to have a natter about the band, recordings, video plans, releases and gigs...
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Thousand Limbs - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 006: Thousand Limbs
28 Jul 2021 // interview by Will Stairmand
Delving into the depths of NZ heavier music, The Distorted Transmission is hosted by Will Stairmand.Auckland's Instrumental Doom Metal band Thousand Limbs stops by Will's West Auckland HQ to chat about past albums, recent videos and current projects,..
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Gatekeepers - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 004: Gatekeepers
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 New Plymouth up-and-coming Punk act Gatekeepers.
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Black Sands - MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 003: Black Sands
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 Auckland 4-piece instrumental quartet Black Sands.
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