Well, it’s been a while since we’ve posted here. It may seem as though we’ve been quiet, but we’ve also been busy getting a whole lot of new material ready to release. Here’s an interview Hugh did recently. More updates coming soon!
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Mothra vinyl out now | Album reviews.
It’s been a busy time for us here in camp Mothra, we’ve had a great response to the release of Decision Process. Out now on double coloured vinyl, limted to 250 on clear aqua and black hole coloured wax with free digi download. Well over half are already gone. You can grab a copy right here at our bandcamp, or pick one up from your favourite NZ music shop very soon. Also available on CD and digital download.
Here are a number of reviews worth checking out :
http://echoesanddust.com/2016/03/mothra-decision-process/
http://sixnoises.com/2016/02/11/mothra-decision-process/
Instrumental metal rocks. Yeah!
Chin chin – Mothra.
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Mothra debut album’Decision Process’ out today.
Our debut album ‘Decision Process’ is out today. You can pick it up over here at our bandcamp and itunes. Years have gone into the making of this record and we kick off a string of shows tonight for its release at the Kings Arms with Heavy Metal Ninjas and Arcane Construct. Cheers to the people that made this album possible, Chris Chetland at Kog Studio, Connor Mesa, Rob Christie,Tom Anderson, Lance Powell, and Julian Pettitt to name a few. Thanks to Six Noises for this detailed and in depth review. 
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High on Fire support, album teaser.
Stoked to announce we will be opening for the legendary High on Fire on the final show of their AUS/NZ tour. Local act Reaving is also on the bill. Last time they played here with the Melvins was absolute chaos. Thanks to Life is Noise for bringing them over. Get your tickets from the link below while you still can. http://www.undertheradar.co.nz/ticket/5025/High-On-Fire.utr)
Here is the official teaser for our forthcoming debut album :
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Mono debrief, Mothra Christmas bundle, album update.
It was a great night opening for Mono at the Kings Arms a few weeks back, amazing band and we were honoured to share the stage with them. Here’s a few pics from the show. We have another great support to announce very soon.
If you are looking for that perfect xmas gift for someone this just might be it, a brand new white Mothra tee on Gildan cotton and a copy of our limited edition Splinters 7″ for $35 plus shipping. Check it out here.
We have also finally got hold of the test presses for our album, not far off now! Thanks for all your patience.
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New Mothra merch run. Dillinger debrief, vinyl for the album.
We are thinking of launching a kickstarter campaign to try and make vinyl happen for our upcoming album, but more on that soon. Here’s the soundcloud link to a song off the album, Escapism, incase you missed it.
We also have a fresh and limited merch run available, all hand printed on premium Gildan tees and hoodies. Click here to check them out.
We had a great night opening for the Dillinger Escape Plan at the Kings Arms last Tuesday night here in Auckland, incredible band, super nice guys. Here are a few pics from the show below.
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Mothraband : Support for Jakob shows/ album mastering.
We will be opening for Jakob as they embark on an NZ tour for their new album Sines. It has been 8 years since the release of their critically acclaimed masterpiece Solace, and the long awaited follow up is nothing short of amazing. You can stream it live here, and purchase the album here. We will be supporting them in Auckland on November the 14th at Galatos, and the 15th at Leigh Sawmill. We are also gearing up to master our debut album…it’s coming.
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Mothraband album update, HMN show.
The album is nearing completion, distribution is in place. First offering will be a single/video which will be available digitally and on a very limited 7″ run. The album will be available on double LP, CD, and digitally, dates coming soon. We are playing this Saturday Sep 27th with the Heavy Metal Ninjas before they head off to the Euroblast Fest in Germany. Here is all the info you need : http://www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/40739/Heavy-Metal-Ninjas-with-Special-Guests-MOTHRA–iSatellite.utr. It was a real honour to open for Earth and kick around with Dylan Carlson and co recently. Thanks to Mystery Girl for their exceptional work as always.
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Earth support.
We are opening for the legendary Earth this Saturday June 14 at Auckland’s Kings Arms Tavern. Get your ticket here before they sell out! 
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New Mothra merch for sale, buy a t-shirt and help us fund the album mastering/pressing!
A fresh batch of men’s and women’s tees/hoodies are now in stock, they are very limited so don’t dilly dally. Simply follow the bandcamp link here or hop on over to the bandcamp icon stage right and away you go. Top quality Gildan garments, hand printed moth designs. Thanks for your support, any purchases will be a big help to the mastering and pressing of our debut album. Cheers. Mothra.
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