{"id":12176,"date":"2014-08-23T11:05:56","date_gmt":"2014-08-23T16:05:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bostonsurvivalguide.net\/wordpress\/?p=12176"},"modified":"2014-09-07T12:37:50","modified_gmt":"2014-09-07T17:37:50","slug":"introducing-kerretta-from-new-zealand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bostonsurvivalguide.net\/wordpress\/2014\/08\/introducing-kerretta-from-new-zealand\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing… Kerretta (from New Zealand)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Hailing from Kingsland, New Zealand, Kerretta<\/a><\/strong> is described as “a thinking metaller’s rock band.” In listening to their strong new release Pirohia<\/a><\/strong> (out 9\/5 on Midium Records<\/a><\/strong>), to think of them as just a metal band is a great disservice. To my ears, there is a strong prog rock foundation upon which everything is built. While I’m not a fan of comparing bands to other bands (as I believe that to be insulting and creatively limiting) those who enjoy the complex musical layers and textures of a band like King Crimson would do well to give Kerretta a listen.<\/p>\n

Though they’re mostly instrumental, on the rare tracks with vocals, such as the Maori-inspired Kawea Tātou Ki Ngā Hiwi, the result is otherworldly and haunting. Even in the instrumental track “Sister, Come Home” there is a subtle traditional element mixed in. The combined effect of the sophisticated musicianship — moving effortlessly from full-on assault to more intricately woven melodies — and occasional infiltration of their rich cultural history is mesmerizing.<\/p>\n