Beastwars, Witchskull, Potion

New Zealand's legendary Stoner Metal band Beastwars are returning to the world with a new lease on life, literally. Vocalist Matt Hyde underwent over 6 months of treatment for Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in 2016, he is now in remission. They are today announcing their new album IV which was shaped by Hyde’s recent experiences. It will be released on Friday June 28 through Destroy Records.

Along with the announcement of the new album, the band have come roaring back from a three year hiatus with new single Omens.

To celebrate the album release Beastwars are touring New Zealand and Australia in June/July - presented by Panhead Custom Ales with support from Witchskull and Potion.

Beastwars formed in Wellington in 2006. Their 2011 self-titled debut was nominated for Best New Zealand Rock Album at the New Zealand Music Awards, as were their second and third albums 2014's Blood Becomes Fire and 2016s The Death Of All Things. Beastwars and Blood Becomes Fire were also nominated for the Taite Music Prize.