Te Rā
Alien Weaponry · 2025
42 min · 11 tracks · thrash metal · alternative metal · groove metal
A thunderous blend of thrash metal and Māori cultural elements, pulsating with raw energy and lyrical depth.
Te Rā is an album by Alien Weaponry, released in 2025. A thunderous blend of thrash metal and Māori cultural elements, pulsating with raw energy and lyrical depth. 'Te Rā' is significant for its deep exploration of Māori themes within a heavy metal framework, helping to elevate indigenous voices in a genre traditionally dominated by Western narratives. The album's lead single 'Crown' garnered immediate attention, debuting on various international charts and confirming the band's rising influence. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Te Rā sound like?
A thunderous blend of thrash metal and Māori cultural elements, pulsating with raw energy and lyrical depth. Rooted in thrash metal and alternative metal.
What makes Te Rā by Alien Weaponry notable?
'Te Rā' is significant for its deep exploration of Māori themes within a heavy metal framework, helping to elevate indigenous voices in a genre traditionally dominated by Western narratives. The album's lead single 'Crown' garnered immediate attention, debuting on various international charts and confirming the band's rising influence. Released on March 28, 2025, 'Te Rā' marks Alien Weaponry's third album, following their acclaimed sophomore effort 'Tū'. At this stage, the band has solidified their place in the global metal scene, using their platform to celebrate Māori culture while continuing to evolve their sound.
How many songs are on Te Rā?
Te Rā has 11 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Crown Standout 3:23
- 2 Mau Moko Standout 3:45
- 3 1000 Friends 3:21
- 4 Hanging by a Thread 3:37
- 5 Tama-Nui-Te-Rā 4:40
- 6 Myself to Blame 4:17
- 7 Taniwha 4:48
- 8 Blackened Sky 3:05
- 9 Te Riri o Tāwhirimātea Standout 4:47
- 10 Ponaturi 4:11
- 11 Te Kore 2:05
Release Date
March 28, 2025
Artist Origin
New Zealand
Runtime
42 min 4 sec
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