Kerretta is a band that decided to break the hard-rock mold and say, “Who needs a vocalist?”—and with good reason. The last thing this New Zealand trio needs is a human voice covering up what could easily serve as the soundtrack to an epic medieval battle or a harrowing viking journey. The band’s sophomore album, Saansilo (out now via Golden Antenna), is a riveting mix of dark, churning numbers, picking up right where debut full-length Vilayer left off. The killer mix tape below was made by Kerretta bassist Will Waters.
“A Way To Uprise” (download):
https://magnetmagazine.com/audio/AWayToUprise.mp3
Melvins “Civilized Worm”
So good. So very very good. Makes me want to go on a road trip! Video
Die! Die! Die! “Wasted Lands”
Tasty tune from one of New Zealand’s hardest working bands. Recently signed up to Flying Nun Records. Form launched the legendary label into the future. The band also sit alongside Kerretta on Golden Antenna Records in Europe. Video
Kerretta “Maven Fade”
From the first Kerretta album Vilayer. The video speaks for itself, directed by our good friend Warren Green. We still owe him a few beers for this one. Video
Faith No More “Land Of Sunshine”
Perhaps my favourite band of all time. Angel Dust is my favourite album of all time. Even though I had seen them twice before, the recent reformation was a highlight. Most probably the last time you would ever see me in a mosh pit. Video
Killing Joke “Millennium”
Probably one of the last bands on my “must see before I die” list. This song is from around ’94. It truly rules. The Maori warriors in the video are a make for a nice connection to New Zealand. Frontman Jaz Coleman also spends a lot of time here in N.Z. If only he would bring his band. Video
Jakob “Oran Mor”
Our good friends Jakob, who were recently on tour with Tool and Isis. This tune is from their album Solace, which was produced by Kerretta guitarist Dave Holmes. I’m glad there’s no proper video to this, as I have great memories driving though one of my favourite parts of the country with this turned up to 11. Video
Porno For Pyros “Good Gods Urge”
Auckland Airport, New Zealand. “Hey let’s just play a song for you” says Perry. Well pretty much. It was part of an interview for New Zealand’s first music television channel. This was a score for channel and got high rotate for the few years that it existed. What concerns me now is that seeing that clip so much in my youth has had a subliminal effect on me. I dress just like Mike Watt. I have a moustache just like Mike Watt. If only I could play bass like Mike Watt. Video
Maserati “Monolith”
Great band. Also labelmates with us on Golden Antenna. Sadly, their drummer passed away. His previous band, Turing Machine were a huge influence. I got lost in New York looking for the venue that they were playing at. I didn’t realize that the “E” in 1055 E St. mattered, and so since I was on 1055 W St. it became apparent it did. It was my first time in New York. We found it eventually. They were impressed I spent five hours getting to their show. Video
Dandy Warhols “Mission Control”
I never liked the Dandy Warhols at all. I was convinced they were rubbish. I then got a free ticket to a show with group of friends. Strangely, I really enjoyed the show. Still not totally convinced, I listened to a CD someone left in my car. That CD is proof I was very wrong about them. They are now one of my favourite bands. Video
Bailter Space “Splat”
Classic New Zealand band. We seemed to have lost them to the streets of New York. Video
