{"id":487,"date":"2022-06-09T17:12:03","date_gmt":"2022-06-09T05:12:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/?p=487"},"modified":"2026-08-25T16:41:20","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T04:41:20","slug":"strangers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/bands\/2022\/06\/strangers","title":{"rendered":"Strangers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Strangers were a post-hardcore band from Wellington, New Zealand, formed in 2007 by Rhydian Thomas (vocals), Kalem O\u2019Brien (bass), Jason Gascoigne (drums), James Murray (guitar), and Matt Schibli (guitar). Emerging from the ashes of their metalcore outfit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2022\/06\/guest-stabs-host\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"262\">Guest Stabs Host<\/a><\/strong>, Strangers carved out a raw, intense sound influenced by international acts like <strong>Cursed, Converge, Neurosis<\/strong>, and <strong>Modern Life is War<\/strong>, while sharing the local scene with bands such as <strong>The Wrongmen, <a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2022\/06\/dial\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"207\">DIAL<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2025\/03\/akaname\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2108\">Akaname<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2022\/06\/neon-bastard\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1261\">Neon Bastard<\/a><\/strong>, which also featured Kalem and Rich. <\/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 with their 2006 demo <em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2022\/06\/strangers-holding\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1623\">Holding<\/a><\/strong><\/em>, a four-song recording praised for its direct, unpolished energy. These tracks were later refined for their 2007 album <em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2022\/06\/strangers-weight\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1616\">Weight<\/a><\/strong><\/em>, recorded at STL Studio with engineer Troy Kelly, which featured ten songs blending ferocity and emotional depth. In 2008, Strangers released the heavier, more experimental <em><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2022\/06\/strangers-night-minutes\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1611\"><strong>Night Minutes<\/strong><\/a><\/em> 7\u201d, showcasing a bolder, less accessible direction. That same year, they embarked on a frenetic Australian tour, playing cities like Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne alongside bands like <strong>Schifosi<\/strong> and <strong>Teargas<\/strong>. A highlight was their performance at a Lygon Street warehouse in Melbourne, considered by Rhydian as the band\u2019s finest moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">In 2009, with James Murray departing after a disastrous gig at Happy, Ben Ward (<strong>Old Loaves<\/strong>) stepped in on guitar for the recording of their final EP, <em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2022\/06\/strangers-children\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1606\">Children<\/a><\/strong><\/em>. Released in March 2010, the five-song EP was recorded at <strong>Garrett Street<\/strong> in Wellington and is regarded by Rhydian as their strongest work. However, with band members pulled in different directions, <em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2022\/06\/strangers-children\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1606\">Children<\/a><\/strong><\/em> saw minimal promotion, with only 50 physical copies distributed in a modest package containing a CDR, lyric broadsides, and a breakup letter. Strangers opened for <strong>Converge<\/strong> at Bar Bodega on March 13, 2010, and played their final show later that month at a Garrett Street house party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Jason Gascoigne later played in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2022\/06\/gravel-pit\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"278\">Gravel Pit<\/a><\/strong> and <strong>Standover<\/strong>, Rhydian Thomas formed <strong>Body Lyre<\/strong>, and Ben Ward continued with <strong>Old Loaves<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/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>Wellington<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Genre<\/strong><\/td><td>hardcore, post-hardcore<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Years Active<\/strong><\/td><td>2007 &#8211; 2010<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Labels<\/strong><\/td><td>Action Man Records<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Associated Acts<\/strong><\/td><td>Guest Stabs Host,<br>DIAL, Akaname, <br>Neon Bastard, <br>The Body Lyre<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Past Members<\/strong><\/td><td>Kalem O&#8217;Brien (bass)<br>Jason Gascoigne (drums)<br>Rhydian Thomas (vocals)<br>James Murray (guitar 2007 &#8211; 2009)<br>Michael Schibli (guitar 2007)<br>Rich Burns (guitar 2008 &#8211; )<br>Ben Ward (2009 &#8211; 2010)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\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:15px\"><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>Holding<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2007, January 16<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">demo EP<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">CD\/ DL<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Weight<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2007, July 15<\/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\/ DL<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Night Minutes<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2008, August 7<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">EP<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">7&#8243;\/ DL<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Children<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2010, March 1<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">EP<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">CD\/ DL<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-square\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row columns-4\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/strangers_holding_01.jpg?resize=600,600&#038;strip=info 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/strangers_holding_01.jpg?resize=800,800&#038;strip=info 800w\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"800\" data-id=\"1626\" data-link=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2022\/06\/strangers-holding\/strangers_holding_01\" data-url=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/strangers_holding_01.jpg\" data-width=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/strangers_holding_01.jpg?resize=800%2C800\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\"\/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/strangers_weight_01.jpg?resize=400,400&#038;strip=info 400w\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"400\" data-id=\"1617\" data-link=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2022\/06\/strangers-weight\/strangers_weight_01\" data-url=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/strangers_weight_01.jpg\" data-width=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/strangers_weight_01.jpg?resize=400%2C400\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\"\/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/strangers_nightminutes_01.jpg?resize=600,600&#038;strip=info 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/strangers_nightminutes_01.jpg?resize=900,900&#038;strip=info 900w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/strangers_nightminutes_01.jpg?resize=1000,1000&#038;strip=info 1000w\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"1000\" data-id=\"1612\" data-link=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2022\/06\/strangers-night-minutes\/strangers_nightminutes_01\" data-url=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/strangers_nightminutes_01.jpg\" data-width=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/strangers_nightminutes_01.jpg?resize=1000%2C1000\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\"\/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/strangers_children_01.jpg?resize=600,600&#038;strip=info 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/strangers_children_01.jpg?resize=700,700&#038;strip=info 700w\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"700\" data-id=\"1607\" data-link=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2022\/06\/strangers-children\/strangers_children_01\" data-url=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/strangers_children_01.jpg\" data-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/strangers_children_01.jpg?resize=700%2C700\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Timeline<\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\">2007, January 16, <em>Holding (demo)<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 350px; height: 470px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=3673326859\/size=large\/bgcol=333333\/linkcol=ffffff\/tracklist=false\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/strangersandfuckers.bandcamp.com\/album\/holding-demo\">Holding (demo) by Strangers<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2007, March 9-10, Hamtown Smakdown<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2007_03_09_hamtown.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2007_03_09_hamtown.jpg 425w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2007_03_09_hamtown-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2007, March 15, Valve<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"636\" height=\"898\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2007_03_15_valve.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1419\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2007_03_15_valve.png 636w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2007_03_15_valve-212x300.png 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2007, April 6, Upsett Records<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">The Wrongmen, Strangers, Gawj +<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2007, April 7, Schooner Tavern<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"639\" height=\"896\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2007_04_07_schooner.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1422\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2007_04_07_schooner.png 639w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2007_04_07_schooner-214x300.png 214w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 639px) 100vw, 639px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2007: Making of <em>Weight<\/em><\/h5>\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\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EBCijkiYh_I?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2007, June 2, Valve<\/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=\"1000\" height=\"743\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-8223\" data-id=\"8223\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2007_06_02_valve_20.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2007_06_02_valve_20.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2007_06_02_valve_20-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2007_06_02_valve_20-768x571.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"679\" height=\"900\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-8222\" data-id=\"8222\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2007_06_02_valve_19.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2007_06_02_valve_19.jpg 679w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2007_06_02_valve_19-226x300.jpg 226w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 679px) 100vw, 679px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"749\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-8221\" data-id=\"8221\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2007_06_02_valve_16.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2007_06_02_valve_16.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2007_06_02_valve_16-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2007_06_02_valve_16-768x575.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/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<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Photos: Fuzz<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\">2007, July 15, <em>Weight<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 350px; height: 470px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=2099500806\/size=large\/bgcol=333333\/linkcol=ffffff\/tracklist=false\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/strangersandfuckers.bandcamp.com\/album\/weight\">Weight by Strangers<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2007, July 28, Sharkfest<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"701\" height=\"1000\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2007_07_27_sharkfest.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1634\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2007_07_27_sharkfest.jpg 701w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2007_07_27_sharkfest-210x300.jpg 210w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2007, August 17, Valve<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">A Death In The Family (Melb), Strangers, Not Quite Right, Black Chrome, Punchbowl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2007, September 1, Valve<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"709\" height=\"1000\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2007_09_01_valve.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1642\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2007_09_01_valve.jpg 709w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2007_09_01_valve-213x300.jpg 213w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 100vw, 709px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2007, September 15, Yellow Submarine (HAM)<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"577\" height=\"800\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2007_09_15_yellowsubmarine.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2007_09_15_yellowsubmarine.jpg 577w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2007_09_15_yellowsubmarine-216x300.jpg 216w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 577px) 100vw, 577px\" \/><\/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, January 19, Valve<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"704\" height=\"1000\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2008_01_19_valve.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15651\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2008_01_19_valve.jpg 704w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2008_01_19_valve-211x300.jpg 211w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 704px) 100vw, 704px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2008, April 4 &#8211; 12, Australia tour<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"565\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_04_04_australia.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1566\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_04_04_australia.jpg 400w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_04_04_australia-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2008, May 21, Transmission Room<\/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=\"598\" height=\"840\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-12211\" data-id=\"12211\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2008_05_21_transmissionroom.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2008_05_21_transmissionroom.jpg 598w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2008_05_21_transmissionroom-214x300.jpg 214w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-1567\" data-id=\"1567\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_05_21_transmissionroom_01.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_05_21_transmissionroom_01.jpg 650w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_05_21_transmissionroom_01-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/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\">2008, July 16, Valve<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"604\" height=\"403\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_07_16_valve_01.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_07_16_valve_01.jpg 604w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_07_16_valve_01-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 604px) 100vw, 604px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\">2008, August 7, <em>Night Minutes<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 350px; height: 470px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=2832694955\/size=large\/bgcol=333333\/linkcol=e99708\/tracklist=false\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/strangersandfuckers.bandcamp.com\/album\/night-minutes-7\">Night Minutes 7&#8243; by Strangers<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2008, August 7 &#8211; 17, NZ tour w\/ The Thaw<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"707\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_08_07_newzealand.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1569\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_08_07_newzealand.jpg 500w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_08_07_newzealand-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2008, August 15, Thrash Palace<\/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=\"1024\" height=\"680\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-1570\" data-id=\"1570\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_08_15_thrashpalace_01-1024x680.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_08_15_thrashpalace_01-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_08_15_thrashpalace_01-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_08_15_thrashpalace_01-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_08_15_thrashpalace_01-1170x777.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_08_15_thrashpalace_01.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-1571\" data-id=\"1571\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_08_15_thrashpalace_02-1024x680.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_08_15_thrashpalace_02-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_08_15_thrashpalace_02-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_08_15_thrashpalace_02-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_08_15_thrashpalace_02-1170x777.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_08_15_thrashpalace_02.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-1572\" data-id=\"1572\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_08_15_thrashpalace_03-1024x680.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_08_15_thrashpalace_03-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_08_15_thrashpalace_03-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_08_15_thrashpalace_03-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_08_15_thrashpalace_03-1170x777.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_08_15_thrashpalace_03.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"742\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-1573\" data-id=\"1573\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_08_15_thrashpalace_04-1024x742.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_08_15_thrashpalace_04-1024x742.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_08_15_thrashpalace_04-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_08_15_thrashpalace_04-768x557.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_08_15_thrashpalace_04-1170x848.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_08_15_thrashpalace_04.jpg 1200w\" 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<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Photos: Alex Meagher<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2008, August 16, Thirsty Dog<\/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=\"1024\" height=\"680\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-1574\" data-id=\"1574\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_08_16_thirstydog_01-1024x680.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_08_16_thirstydog_01-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_08_16_thirstydog_01-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_08_16_thirstydog_01-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_08_16_thirstydog_01-1170x777.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_08_16_thirstydog_01.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"635\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-1575\" data-id=\"1575\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_08_16_thirstydog_02-635x1024.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_08_16_thirstydog_02-635x1024.jpg 635w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_08_16_thirstydog_02-186x300.jpg 186w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_08_16_thirstydog_02.jpg 744w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 635px) 100vw, 635px\" \/><\/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<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Photos: Alex Meagher<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2008, November 14, Garrett Street<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"604\" height=\"402\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_11_14_garrett_02.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_11_14_garrett_02.jpg 604w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_11_14_garrett_02-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 604px) 100vw, 604px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">2009<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2009, March 7, Hamtown Smakdown<\/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=\"561\" height=\"794\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-1628\" data-id=\"1628\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2009_03_06_hamtown-smakdown.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2009_03_06_hamtown-smakdown.jpg 561w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2009_03_06_hamtown-smakdown-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 561px) 100vw, 561px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-1579\" data-id=\"1579\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2009_03_07_smakdown_01-680x1024.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2009_03_07_smakdown_01-680x1024.jpg 680w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2009_03_07_smakdown_01-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2009_03_07_smakdown_01-768x1156.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2009_03_07_smakdown_01.jpg 797w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-1580\" data-id=\"1580\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2009_03_07_smakdown_02-1024x680.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2009_03_07_smakdown_02-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2009_03_07_smakdown_02-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2009_03_07_smakdown_02-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2009_03_07_smakdown_02-1170x777.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2009_03_07_smakdown_02.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-1581\" data-id=\"1581\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2009_03_07_smakdown_03-680x1024.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2009_03_07_smakdown_03-680x1024.jpg 680w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2009_03_07_smakdown_03-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2009_03_07_smakdown_03-768x1156.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2009_03_07_smakdown_03.jpg 797w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-1582\" data-id=\"1582\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2009_03_07_smakdown_04-1024x680.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2009_03_07_smakdown_04-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2009_03_07_smakdown_04-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2009_03_07_smakdown_04-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2009_03_07_smakdown_04-1170x777.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2009_03_07_smakdown_04.jpg 1200w\" 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<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Photos: Alex Meagher<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2009, March 12, Happy<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"566\" height=\"800\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2009_03_12_happy.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1648\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2009_03_12_happy.jpg 566w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2009_03_12_happy-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 566px) 100vw, 566px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2009, July 25, Thrash Palace<\/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=\"1024\" height=\"680\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-1588\" data-id=\"1588\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2009_07_25_thrash_03-1024x680.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2009_07_25_thrash_03-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2009_07_25_thrash_03-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2009_07_25_thrash_03-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2009_07_25_thrash_03-1170x777.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2009_07_25_thrash_03.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-1586\" data-id=\"1586\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2009_07_25_thrash_01-680x1024.jpg\" 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427px\" \/><\/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 has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\">2010, March 1, <em>Children<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 350px; height: 470px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=3575858026\/size=large\/bgcol=333333\/linkcol=e99708\/tracklist=false\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/strangersandfuckers.bandcamp.com\/album\/children\">Children by Strangers<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2010, March 13, Bodega<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2010_03_13_bodega_01.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1592\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" 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