Formed in 2002, it didn't take long for Auckland based Bleeders to take off. In their debut year they released the legendary hardcore punk NZ classic A Bleeding Heart EP. This was followed by constant sold out shows all over NZ. In 2004 the band was rewarded for their hard work and ever growing fan base by signing a record deal to Universal Music.
2006 was a huge year for the Bleeders. Their debut album, the anthemic power house that is Sweet As Sin, reached 2 in the charts, garnered them Best Breakthough Artist and Best Rock Album at the 2006 New Zealand Music Awards and went on to sell Gold. The band toured like maniacs in NZ and headed across the Tasman no less than five times at the invitation of everyone from Avenged Sevenfold and AFI to Aussie acts Gyroscope and Behind Crimson Eyes.
The self-titled follow up to Sweet As Sin rejects any notion of resting on laurels. Produced by Clint Murphy and the Bleeders at Auckland’s York Street Studios and mastered by Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound in New York, Bleeders was a return to the brutal vitality that first brought them to people’s attention.
“This time we want to make your ears bleed” says frontman Angelo Munro, describing the album as a “fresh start”. In a sea of imitators and “watered down sh*t” the Bleeders believe it is time for an onslaught of true, raw aggresion to shake down the complacent masses and the post-emo cynicism consuming current musical trends.
The single She Screamed She Loved Me takes Bleeders signature gut-busting guitar and ups the riffage to uncontrollable levels. Having mastered the art of melody and pure power, tempered by a darkness that their longest-serving fans will have missed, the musicianship and vocal muscle on this record surpasses anything the band have done before and will serve as a high water mark for any pups intending to challenge for the title.
By their own admission the Bleeders have more to say and on their self-titled second offering, the discourse remains rooted in an honesty and integrity that is typical of the group’s output so far. As Real Groove magazine once said of them, they “lack the sense of exclusivity that confines so many bands to their cliquey pigeonholes... If you buy a Bleeders album [or] go to a show, you’re in the gang, no further questions.”
2009 saw the band broaden their horizons by relocating to Toronto.
The band supported the legendary Canadian post hardcore band Alexisonfire on their release shows for Old Crows/Young Cardinals and they also supported the likes of SNFU at Canadian Music Week and bands such as the Cancer Bats.
Towards the end of 2009, the Bleeders disbanded with members staying on in Canada whilst other members returned home to NZ.
Members of Bleeders went on to perform in such bands as Black Lungs (Canada) and NZ bands Cobra Khan and Leeches. They also played a reunion tour in 2012.
Photo Credit: Jason Crane
Band Members:
Angelo Munro (vocals)
Gareth Stack (bass)
Ian King (guitar)
Aaron Goddard (guitar)
Matt Clark (drums)
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15 May 2023 |
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9 May 2023 |
INTERVIEW: Interview with Bleeders Submitted by Channel1 |
14 Nov 2019 |
REVIEW: Single Review: Darkness Falls Submitted by Channel1 |
21 Oct 2019 |
REVIEW: Gig Review: Bleeders @ House of Vans, Shed 10, Auckland - 20/01/2018 Submitted by Channel1 |
30 Jan 2018 |
REVIEW: Gig Review: Bleeders @ The Kings Arms, Auckland - 25/11/2016 Submitted by Channel1 |
28 Nov 2016 |
INTERVIEW: Bleeders Newsletter Interview Submitted by Shade |
8 Sep 2016 |
INTERVIEW: The Bleeders Interview 23/10/2012 Submitted by Asmith |
23 Oct 2012 |
INTERVIEW: The Bleeders Newsletter Interview Submitted by Shade |
6 Nov 2006 |
REVIEW: The Bleeders @ The Globe 20 April 2006 Submitted by Shade |
24 Apr 2006 |
INTERVIEW: The Bleeders Submitted by Shade |
3 Oct 2004 |
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Shade
muzic.net.nz Admin Joined: 17/07/02 Posts: 5069 Location: Manawatu View Profile |
Bleeders self-titled album out today! Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 3:28 pm Bleeders "Bleeders" Universal Music 2006 was a huge year for Bleeders. Their debut album, the anthemic power house that is Sweet As Sin, reached # 2 in the charts, garnered them Best Breakthrough Artist and Best Rock Album at the 2006 New Zealand Music Awards and went on to sell Gold. The band toured like maniacs in NZ and headed across the Tasman no less than five times at the invitation of everyone from Avenged Sevenfold and AFI to Aussie acts Gyroscope and Behind Crimson Eyes. The self-titled follow up to Sweet As Sin rejects any notion of resting on laurels. Produced by Clint Murphy and Bleeders at Auckland’s York Street Studios and mastered by Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound in New York, Bleeders is a return to the brutal vitality that first brought them to people’s attention. “This time we want to make your ears bleed” says frontman Angelo Munro, describing the album as a “fresh start”. In a sea of imitators and “watered down sh*t” Bleeders believe it is time for an onslaught of true, raw aggresion to shake down the complacent masses and the post-emo cynicism consuming current musical trends. By their own admission Bleeders have more to say and on this, their self-titled second offering, the discourse remains rooted in an honesty and integrity that is typical of the group’s output so far. As Real Groove magazine once said of them, they “lack the sense of exclusivity that confines so many bands to their cliquey pigeonholes... If you buy a Bleeders album [or] go to a show, you’re in the gang, no further questions.” -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BLEEDERS Album Release - ALL AGES Friday 7 December 2007 Transmission Room, Cnr Queen St & Mayoral Dr, Auckland With special guests... Go to: www.myspace.com/bleedersmedia to stream the entire album, exclusively on Myspace for a limited time. Check out the latest vid for She Screamed She Loved Me plus download first single Black Widow Creeps, interviews and more. |
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shaymas
Joined: 04/09/05 Posts: 3 Location: Bay of Plenty View Profile |
*nightmare rox!* Posted: Sun May 7, 2006 7:40 am man r dey hott. |
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Shade
muzic.net.nz Admin Joined: 17/07/02 Posts: 5069 Location: Manawatu View Profile |
The Bleeders Off To Jersey Posted: Sun Jun 5, 2005 12:19 pm A new album deal with Universal signed, The Bleeders are off on a quick tour before heading to the States to begin recording. The band have already written a bunch of new songs, including the new single 'Out Of Time', recorded in Auckland last month with New York punk/hardcore producer Sal Villanueva. They set sail for Villanueva's New Jersey studio in July, but not before four shows: June 3 at Bar Bodega in Wellington, June 10 at Jetset Lounge in Christchurch, June 11 at Refuel in Dunedin and then back to Christchurch on June 12 for an all-ages gig at The Shed. |
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Shade
muzic.net.nz Admin Joined: 17/07/02 Posts: 5069 Location: Manawatu View Profile |
RE: Green Day concert... Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2005 3:20 pm All true. |
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muzz
Joined: 13/04/04 Posts: 31 Location: Canterbury View Profile |
RE: Green Day concert... Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2005 2:57 pm sure is. i heard they are also supporting good charlotte when they come to nz also - is that one true? |
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radiating_eyes
Joined: 03/12/04 Posts: 69 Location: Otago View Profile |
Green Day concert... Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2005 11:43 am hey, I heard that the Bleeders are supporting Green Day for their concert in March. Is this true? |
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Dirty Dave
Joined: 07/07/04 Posts: 70 Location: Auckland View Profile |
RE: amazing! Posted: Fri Oct 1, 2004 7:54 pm shes such a groupie, I pity the poor boys for having to put up with her (she's my sister mr moderater, its ok! haha) love ya really rachel! I went too, twas ok, but I dont like the bleeders much, a bit punky for me |
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froggy
Joined: 05/07/04 Posts: 23 Location: Auckland View Profile |
RE: amazing! Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2004 7:30 pm AMAZING!!!! I went, and it was GOOD! I love them so much, could they get any better? I struggle to think so. If you were there i was the one with a pink Oopsy Daisy t shirt I got my CD signed, by all the guys, and even had a chat with Gaz, he owes my bro something for his guitar, so i had to ask him! Also bless angelo, he had serious shakes afterwards, then we all went and begged signitures of him, bet he felt Great about that! Well if you didnt get to see them at Real groovy you missed out kids. And i am such a groupie, i am going to go see them AGAIN this saturday at the underground fest thing at the studio. Rachel, Over and Out. |
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Shade
muzic.net.nz Admin Joined: 17/07/02 Posts: 5069 Location: Manawatu View Profile |
RE: amazing! Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2004 11:08 am The Bleeders will be featuring in our next newsletter (3 Oct) with Agent |
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froggy
Joined: 05/07/04 Posts: 23 Location: Auckland View Profile |
RE: amazing! Posted: Sat Sep 18, 2004 9:43 pm You know what i am going to do. I am going to see them instore at real groovy this coming friday, and make them all sign it then. Hope fullly i can be all stalkerish and take my camera too. yay cheesy pics of confused looking rock stars and a fat girl!!! (me) They had best be nice and down to earth and let it happen or i will be cross and tell their mum's. |
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castintheshadows
Joined: 25/08/04 Posts: 14 Location: Auckland View Profile |
RE: amazing! Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2004 4:55 pm or u could do that |
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Dirty Dave
Joined: 07/07/04 Posts: 70 Location: Auckland View Profile |
RE: amazing! Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2004 10:09 pm or just go to go west music or something like that in henderson where one of the bleeders works |
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castintheshadows
Joined: 25/08/04 Posts: 14 Location: Auckland View Profile |
RE: amazing! Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2004 5:10 pm i have the ep! i got it at the blindspott show in taupo at the bigging of the year and i got it signed and had a long conversation with them. if u go to another one of their gigs go up and ask if they will sign it. they r really nice guys |
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Kraven
muzic.net.nz Admin Joined: 01/01/02 Posts: 827 Location: Manawatu View Profile |
RE: amazing! Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2004 8:47 pm Must say I enjoyed having the EP here for the short time that we did have it. Then we had to give it away, *sob*. Ahh well, keeps the punters happy |
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froggy
Joined: 05/07/04 Posts: 23 Location: Auckland View Profile |
amazing! Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2004 11:53 am well i was looking for a new band to love seeing as i onyl recently moved here from the uk and i have found them! they were so good last night at the kings arms i am blown away!!! i got an EP, but was too shy to get it signed, now i am kicking myself! arsebiscuits! well i love them they are soo cool i am telling all my mates in the uk! WHOOOOWWW!!! |
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Shade
muzic.net.nz Admin Joined: 17/07/02 Posts: 5069 Location: Manawatu View Profile |
Bleeders News Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2003 7:53 am The release date is set - The Bleeders debut 'A Bleeding Heart' EP will be available in stores from October 1st. In other Bleeders news the shoot for the video is set and the premier will be screening on TV2s Space on 26 September. The Bleeders will also be appearing live on Space this Friday 19 September - so don't forget to check that out! Also look out for them in the October issue of the Rip It Up magazine as well as Brass magazine. On the live front the Bleeders will be playing out all October/November - so check out our gig guide. |
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Shade
muzic.net.nz Admin Joined: 17/07/02 Posts: 5069 Location: Manawatu View Profile |
Bleeders News Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2003 6:13 pm I'm so psyched about this - 1157 will be releasing The Bleeders' debut EP 'A Bleeding Heart' this October. The Bleeders are currently finish up in the studio. The EP will feature 7 tracks of punk, hardcore and rock fueled anthems. Described by Real Groove magazine as 'They have something boiling inside of them that needs getting out.' Just in today, The Bleeders have also been judged a finalist in the Coke/Space Launchpad competition. If successful The Bleeders will win a $10,000 video for the single 'A Bleeding Heart'. As this is determined by public vote they need everybody to log on to http://www.spacenz.com/ and place your vote! |
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