Frank Malley is putting Kaitaia on the Heavy Metal Map
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Te Reo Maori metal band from Waipu, Alien Weaponry have found fame around the world, but one of the places they started was close to home in Kaitaia at the town's Metalfest. Promoter and heavy metal fan Frank Malley is bringing the festval back for the fourth time to Te Tai Tokerau the Far North for New Zealand Music Month. Metalfest4 is at the Collards Tavern on Friday May 3, and alongside headliners from around the country it features a number of heavy locals. Joining visitors Captured Kings and Grym Rhymney is new teenage talent from Waipu - a band called Fork. Attendees can also look forward to seeing Skumlord from the Bay of Islands .
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