{"id":229,"date":"2025-04-27T12:29:31","date_gmt":"2025-04-27T00:29:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/?p=229"},"modified":"2026-10-17T11:36:51","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T22:36:51","slug":"drug-problem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/bands\/2025\/04\/drug-problem","title":{"rendered":"Drug Problem"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Drug Problem was a Wellington three-piece band that mixed elements of sludge, power-violence and black metal gaining a cult following for their raw, heavy performances and unique blend of extreme genres. Active from 2006 to 2010, the band consisted of James Quick on guitar, Tony Pearson on drums, and Matt Henley as vocalist, known for his intimidating stage presence and unsettling banter. Their sound fused crushing, slow sludge riffs with frenetic black metal-inspired blast beats, creating a claustrophobic and intense listening experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-1&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-icon has-icon-right\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-1\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Read more<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-1\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">The band debuted at Vulture House, February 4, 2006 and later that month played a support slot for touring Australian band <strong>Schifosi<\/strong>. They played regularly though 2006 as part of a resurgent Wellington punk scene in the mid-2000\u2019s, alongside bands such as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2026\/01\/workshy\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1461\">Workshy<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2026\/02\/poodles\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"407\">Poodles<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2025\/06\/scab\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"428\">Scab<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2022\/06\/gomorrah\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"272\">Gomorrah<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">An initial 6-track demo was released at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2006\/10\/punkfest-2006\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"13507\">Punkfest 2006<\/a><\/strong> but it wasn\u2019t until the end of 2008 that Drug Problem began work on an album heading into Hamilton\u2019s <strong>Studio Blasphemy<\/strong> with Sean Carmichael of <strong>Coffee Rage<\/strong> to record. This EP wasn\u2019t released until 2011, a ten song self-released CD. Described as a \u201clurching, lumbering mess\u201d with an oppressive energy, the record drew comparisons to Dystopia for its visceral, despairing tone, earning praise as a standout in the sludge and power-violence scenes. The album was later reissued on 12\u201d vinyl in 2012 by U.S. label <strong>Diseased Audio<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">By the time of its release Drug Problem had ceased to exist due to Henley\u2019s growing commitments as a cinematographer. Following the split, Quick and Pearson joined forces with Sam Thurston to form a new sludge band called <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2025\/06\/meth-drinker\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"325\">Meth Drinker<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Add To This Post<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">To contribute info, photos, corrections contact mail@upthepunks.co.nz<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Origin<\/strong><\/td><td>Turret House<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Genre<\/strong><\/td><td>power violence, hardcore, black metal, punk<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Years Active<\/strong><\/td><td>2006 &#8211; 2010<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Labels<\/strong><\/td><td>Diseased Audio<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Associated Acts<\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2022\/06\/meth-drinker\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"325\">Meth Drinker<\/a><\/strong><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2022\/06\/shortlived\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"452\">Shortlived<\/a><\/strong><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2025\/06\/scab\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"428\">Scab<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Past Members<\/strong><\/td><td>James Quick (guitar, vocals) <br>Matt Henley (vocals)<br>Tony Pearson (drums, vocals)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter is-style-rectangular\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"795\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-2067\" data-id=\"2067\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/drugproblem_001.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/drugproblem_001.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/drugproblem_001-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/drugproblem_001-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/drugproblem_001-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/drugproblem_001-1170x775.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"591\" height=\"900\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-2068\" data-id=\"2068\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/drugproblem_003.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/drugproblem_003.jpg 591w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/drugproblem_003-197x300.jpg 197w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 591px) 100vw, 591px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"959\" height=\"960\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-17537\" data-id=\"17537\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/drugproblem_005.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/drugproblem_005.jpg 959w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/drugproblem_005-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/drugproblem_005-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/drugproblem_005-768x769.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 959px) 100vw, 959px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Releases<\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Title<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Date<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Label<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Type<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Format<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2022\/06\/drug-problem-demo\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2076\">Demo<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2006, October 21<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">demo <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">CDr<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2022\/06\/drug-problem-drug-problem\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2073\">Drug Problem<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2011, May 2<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">album<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">CD<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2022\/06\/drug-problem-drug-problem\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2073\">Drug Problem<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2012, March 10<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Diseased Audio<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">album<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">12&#8243;\/ DL<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=3213571176\/size=large\/bgcol=333333\/linkcol=e99708\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diseasedaudio.bandcamp.com\/album\/self-titled-lp\">Self-Titled LP by Drug Problem<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Timeline<\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2006, February 4, Vulture House<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">Matt&#8217;s Birthday carnage &#8211; <strong>Drug Problem, Dial, Workshy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2006, February 12, Blacknote<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2006_02_10_valve-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1441\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2006_02_10_valve-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2006_02_10_valve-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2006_02_10_valve-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2006_02_10_valve-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2006_02_10_valve.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2006, February 25, 42a Riddiford St<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"643\" height=\"900\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2006_42ariddifordst.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2035\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2006_42ariddifordst.jpg 643w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2006_42ariddifordst-214x300.jpg 214w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 643px) 100vw, 643px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2006, June 10, Blacknote<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"636\" height=\"900\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2006_06_10_158vivianst.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5342\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2006_06_10_158vivianst.jpg 636w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2006_06_10_158vivianst-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2006, July 15, Pirate House<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"723\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2006_07_15_daniellst.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1998\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2006_07_15_daniellst.jpg 723w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2006_07_15_daniellst-217x300.jpg 217w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 723px) 100vw, 723px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2006, July 21, Sharkfest<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"705\" height=\"1000\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2006_07_21-Sharkfest.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2005\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2006_07_21-Sharkfest.jpg 705w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2006_07_21-Sharkfest-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2006, August 5, Uproar Records<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"697\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2006_08_05_uproar.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2013\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2006_08_05_uproar.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2006_08_05_uproar-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2006_08_05_uproar-768x535.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\">2006, October 21, <em>Demo<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter is-style-rectangular\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"599\" height=\"606\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-2077\" data-id=\"2077\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/drugproblem_demo_1.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/drugproblem_demo_1.jpg 599w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/drugproblem_demo_1-297x300.jpg 297w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"774\" height=\"600\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-2078\" data-id=\"2078\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/drugproblem_demo_2-rotated.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/drugproblem_demo_2-rotated.jpg 774w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/drugproblem_demo_2-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/drugproblem_demo_2-768x595.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"511\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-2079\" data-id=\"2079\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/drugproblem_demo_3-1024x511.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/drugproblem_demo_3-1024x511.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/drugproblem_demo_3-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/drugproblem_demo_3-768x383.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/drugproblem_demo_3-1170x584.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/drugproblem_demo_3-rotated.jpg 1203w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2006, October 21, Punkfest<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"705\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2006_10_20_punkfest.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2020\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2006_10_20_punkfest.jpg 705w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2006_10_20_punkfest-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">2007<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2007, September 11, Valve<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"699\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2007_09_11_valve.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2039\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2007_09_11_valve.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2007_09_11_valve-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2007_09_11_valve-768x537.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2007, October 18, Valve<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"698\" height=\"1000\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2007_10_18_valve.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2007_10_18_valve.jpg 698w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2007_10_18_valve-209x300.jpg 209w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 698px) 100vw, 698px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">2008<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2008, May 24, Colville Street<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"716\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_05_24_colville-street.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2041\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_05_24_colville-street.jpg 716w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_05_24_colville-street-210x300.jpg 210w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 716px) 100vw, 716px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" 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src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2009_12_12_auckland.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2063\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2009_12_12_auckland.jpg 600w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2009_12_12_auckland-217x300.jpg 217w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">2010<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2010, February 11-13, South Island tour<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter is-style-rectangular\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"703\" height=\"1000\" alt=\"\" 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