In a previous life Wolfgang had played in Wellington Oi band The Sub-Dominants (1987–88), hitting the road alongside the mighty Flesh D-Vice for the Hellfire and Damnation tour.
In 2006 Black Chrome embarked on a blitzkrieg tour of France, Germany, and the Netherlands that included an appearance at the Denim Blue Festival in Tilburg, a global gathering of the Turbojugend family. Upon returning to New Zealand they released their self-titled debut album in October 2006 and secured support slots for old-school punk acts Peter and the Test Tube Babies and the Anti-Nowhere League.
In 2011 Black Chrome released the Takaro EP and played the Napier Death Punk Fest on December 3 to celebrate. Matt Von Chrome departed in 2012, and after cycling through several drummers the band settled on Mons (aka Demonica), who was also playing in Palmerston North duo The Methadonnas.
Black Chrome’s run came to an end in late 2017 marked with the release of the “My Band” album on Tarankai label Demon Nation. Spanning a number of recording sessions and lineup changes over the years, My Band keeps the spirit of Takaro Hardcore alive.
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| Origin | Palmerston North |
| Genre | punk, rock death punk |
| Years Active | 2004 – 2015 |
| Associated Acts | G.M.C The Hellebores The Makos, Horror Story, The Methadonnas The Sub-Dominants |
| Past Members | Wolfgang Blitzer/ Graeme (lead guitar, vocals 2004-2017) Jimmy Snuff/ James Bicknell (bass, BVs 2004-2008 ) Ben Topping (bass, BVs 2008-2017) J.Corpse/ Jamaine (guitar, BVs 2007-2017) Matt Von Chrome (drums, BVs 2004-2012) Aaron (drums 2012) Paul Harvey (drums 2012) Mon (drums ) 2013-2015 |
Releases
| Title | Date | Label | Type | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live To Air ’04 | 2004 | live album | ||
| Black Chrome | 2005, Oct 14 | album | ||
| HomoRockClub | 2008, May | |||
| Live To Air 2009 | 2009, May | live album | ||
| Takaro | 2011, Dec | album | CD/ DL | |
| My Band | 2017, July 7 | Demon Nation | album | CD/ DL |
Timeline
2004, June 4, Valve
Gugonix, Black Chrome, Stitchface
2004, October 15, Guv’nors Tavern
Molotov Vote, Black Chrome, Loki, Fire
2005
2005, May 20, Bodega
2005, June 3, Guv’nors
2005, July 8, Underground Arts
2005, September 9, Valve
Guest Stabs Host, Not Quite Right, Black Chrome, Time Only Passes, First Person Shooter
2005, September 23, The Stomach
SAFE benefit show with The Bing Turkby Ensemble, Black Chrome, Guest Stabs Host, First Person Shooter.
2005, October 8, Valve
Unearned Income compilation release gig
2005, October 14, Black Chrome
2006
2006, March 5, The Square (P-Nth)
Shihad, Black Chrome, Twice Daily
2006, May 6, MU Bar
2006, May 19, The Globe
Black Chrome, Collapse, Emilie’s Illusion, Stiletto
2006, May 25, MuBar
The Disables, Not Quite Right, Black Chrome, Stitchface
2006, May 26, Valve
The Disables, Not Quite Right, Black Chrome, Nothing But Trouble
2006, July, European Tour
- 14 July – TBA, Paris (FR)
- 15 July – Mondo Bizzaro, Rennes (FR)
- 16 July – Le Prado, Rouen (FR)
- 17 July – TBA, Liege (BE)
- 19 July – Sonic Ballroom, Koln (DE)
- 20 July – AK47, Dusseldorf (DE)
- 21 July – King Calaveros, St. Pauli, Hamburg (DE)
- 22 July – Maloe Melo, Amsterdam, (NL)
- 23 July – The Denim Blue 2, Turbojugend Festival, Tilburg (NL)
2006, September 7, Bodega
Peter and The Test Tube Babies, Black Chrome, Dead City Rockers
2006, September 15, Basement Bar
Black Chrome, Der Ramoans, Horror Story, OneBadWeekend
2006, November 17, SFBH
Anti-Nowhere League, Black Chrome, The Bludgers
2007
2007, February 3, Valve
2007, July
J. Corpse added as 2nd guitarist
2007, July 14, White Hart Tavern
Slammy’s Ascension To Valhalla
2007, August 16, Bar Mode
A Death In The Family (Melb), Not Quite Right, Black Chrome.
2007, August 17, Valve
A Death In The Family (Melb), Strangers, Not Quite Right, Black Chrome, Punchbowl.
2007, November 10, Bar Mode (Palmerston North)
Massacre at Mode: The Neckstretchers, Black Chrome, Horror Story, Bali Bombers
2008
2008, January 25-26, Toots & Grooves
2008, March 14, 420 K Rd
2008, May 31, The Basement
2009
2009, May 27, Live To Air 2009
2010
2010, March 19, The Stomach
2010, April 23, The Stomach
2010, June 11, Bodega
*Photo: Roger Grauwmeijer
2010, July 24, Bodega
2010, October 16, The Royal
2010, November 28, The Square, P-North
2010, December 2, SFBH
2011
2011, January 14, White Hart Hotel
w/ Horror Story, Mobile P Lab, GNFNR
2011, February 19, The Royal
2011, March 4, The Royal
2011, August 13, The Royal
2011, August 27, The Royal
w/ Dr. Monster, Cephalopod, Project Blood
2011, September 30, Swampfest
2011, November 4, Bodega
2011, November 11, The Royal
2011, December 3, Takaro
2011, December 3, The Cabana
2012
2012, March 16, Badcave, P-North
2012, March 23, The Royal
2012, May 4, The Royal
2012, May 25, The Basement, New Plymouth
1080 reunion gig with Radio Therapy and The Methadonnas
2012, August 18, The Royal
2012, August 24, The Basement Bar, NP
Horror Story, Black Chrome, Fallopian Hydroslide and Schizophrenia.
2012, September 8, The Royal
2012, September 14, The Stomach
2012, October 6, Bar Medusa
2012, October 11, The Stomach
2013
2013, February 1, The Royal
2013, August 3, Omega Motherfuckers
Black Chrome have their cover of Turbo Negro’s Locked Down included in this international compilation.
2013, August 16, Rhythm, NP
2013, September 13, The Royal
2014
2014, February 6-8, Waitangi Waste Fest
2014, May 31, The Cabana
2014, June 6, The Stomach
2014, July 19, Rhythm
2014, October 4, Great Job
2014, December 6, Little Cuba Carnival
2015
2015, January 10, Valhalla
2015, February 5, The Royal
2015, April 18, The Mayfair
2017
2017, July 7, My Band
2017, October 13, The Stomach, Swampfest
2017, October 14, Senior Citizens Hall
2017, December 23, Valhalla
