Tū
Alien Weaponry · 2018
55 min · 13 tracks · thrash metal · alternative metal · groove metal
A thunderous blend of thrash metal and Māori cultural themes that vibrates with raw energy and urgency.
Tū is an album by Alien Weaponry, released in 2018. A thunderous blend of thrash metal and Māori cultural themes that vibrates with raw energy and urgency. This album helped Alien Weaponry achieve significant recognition, including charting on the Official New Zealand Music Charts. The song 'Kai Tangata' gained particular acclaim, reflecting the band's cultural identity and resonating strongly with audiences, thus influencing a resurgence of interest in Māori language within heavy music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Tū sound like?
A thunderous blend of thrash metal and Māori cultural themes that vibrates with raw energy and urgency. Rooted in thrash metal and alternative metal.
What makes Tū by Alien Weaponry notable?
This album helped Alien Weaponry achieve significant recognition, including charting on the Official New Zealand Music Charts. The song 'Kai Tangata' gained particular acclaim, reflecting the band's cultural identity and resonating strongly with audiences, thus influencing a resurgence of interest in Māori language within heavy music. Tū is Alien Weaponry's debut full-length album, released in 2018 after their well-received EP. At this point, the band was gaining international attention for their unique fusion of heavy metal and indigenous Māori influences, setting the stage for their rise in the global metal scene.
How many songs are on Tū?
Tū has 13 tracks, running approximately 55 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Whaikōrero 1:36
- 2 Rū Ana Te Whenua Standout 5:33
- 3 Holding My Breath 4:35
- 4 Raupatu 3:39
- 5 Kai Tangata Standout 6:37
- 6 Rage - It Takes Over Again 3:39
- 7 The Things That You Know 4:58
- 8 Whispers 4:17
- 9 PC Bro Standout 3:46
- 10 Urutaa 4:12
- 11 Nobody Here 3:05
- 12 Te Ara 4:42
- 13 Hypocrite 5:02
Release Date
June 1, 2018
Artist Origin
New Zealand
Runtime
55 min 41 sec
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