INTERVIEW: Alien Weaponry’s Tūranga Porowini Morgan-Edmonds Talks New Album, Touring, and Cultural Power


In this new episode, Keefy chats with Tūranga Porowini Morgan-Edmonds, bassist of Alien Weaponry, as they celebrate the release of their stunning new album “Te Rā” via Napalm Records. Known for fusing their Māori heritage with razor-sharp grooves and massive riffs, Alien Weaponry is pushing metal into bold new territory — and Tu breaks down exactly how they’re doing it.

New album out now!
https://napalmrecordsamerica.com/alienweaponry

Alien Weaponry are:
Henry Te Reiwhati de Jong – Drums, Backing vocals
Lewis Raharuhi de Jong – Guitars, Lead vocals
Tūranga Porowini Morgan-Edmonds – Bass, Backing vocals

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