Closing out HELL Smash Fest VI's Friday Night campstage were Hawke's Bay death metal stalwarts Horrendous Disfigurement.
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It was a long two days in Gisborne at my first HELL Smash Fest and I was not entirely sure what to expect...
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Not to be outdone by all of the killer bands playing at HELL Smash Fest VI - it's the audience and crew that make up the sheer fun of the day.
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Gisborne based UNI-FI opened up HELL Smash Fest VI on Saturday with some solid hard rock riffs.
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Gisborne based Diekaiju - Gojira tribute band. A djentle way to start HELL Smash Fest VI!
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Flying high on the back of December 2017's release Riding A Tiger On Fire / Fighting A Bear At Same Time - Auckland based Remote showed just how they fight animals.
Ungracefully stolen from their Facebook page - from the flames of MetalTower and the embers of Nullifier comes New Zealand's' newest melodic black/death metal band Sciolism!
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Local Gisborne lads MetalTower never cease to impress - whilst they may lack in on stage antics, the banter and music is there in spades
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I'd heard many a good word of Hamilton founded, Melbourne based Logic Defies Logic but never found myself with a moment to check them out, so knowing they were slotted in for HELL Smash Fest VI this was one act I was highly looking forward to seeing - opting to not check them out until the fest I was blown away - an awesome mix of groove, funk, and progressive metal that ticked all my favourite boxes.
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