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.