| Te Rā | ||||
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| Released | 28 March 2025 | |||
| Length | 42:04 | |||
| Language | English, Māori | |||
| Label | Napalm | |||
| Producer | Josh Wilbur | |||
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Te Rā (Māori for The Sun) is the third studio album by New Zealand metal band Alien Weaponry. The album was released on 28 March 2025 by Napalm Records. As with their previous two albums, the album features tracks sung both in English and in Māori and incorporates elements of Māori music.
Background and promotion
On 15 January 2025, Alien Weaponry announced that they would release their third studio album, Te Rā, on 28 March 2025 via Napalm Records as well as the album's first single entitled "Mau Moko".[1][2] On 19 February, the band released the second single, entitled "1000 Friends".[3] On 26 March 2025, Alien Weaponry released the third single "Taniwha", featuring Randy Blythe of Lamb of God.[4][5]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Crown" | 3:23 |
| 2. | "Mau Moko" | 3:45 |
| 3. | "1000 Friends" | 3:21 |
| 4. | "Hanging by a Thread" | 3:37 |
| 5. | "Tama-nui-te-rā" | 4:40 |
| 6. | "Myself to Blame" | 4:17 |
| 7. | "Taniwha" (featuring Randy Blythe of Lamb of God) | 4:48 |
| 8. | "Blackened Sky" | 3:05 |
| 9. | "Te Riri o Tāwhirimātea" | 4:47 |
| 10. | "Ponaturi" | 4:11 |
| 11. | "Te Kore" | 2:06 |
| Total length: | 42:04 | |
Personnel
Alien Weaponry
- Lewis Raharuhi de Jong – lead vocals, guitars
- Henry Te Reiwhati de Jong – drums, backing vocals
- Tūranga Morgan-Edmonds – bass
Additional musicians
- Randy Blythe – guest vocals (on "Taniwha")
Production
- Josh Wilbur – production, mixing, mastering, engineering
- Kyle McAuley – engineering
- Steve Ornest – engineering
Artwork
- Alan Ashcraft – artwork
Charts
| Chart (2025) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[6] | 30 |
References
- ^ "Alien Weaponry announce new album te Rā". Kerrang. 15 January 2025.
- ^ "Alien Weaponry Unveil New Album Te Rā Alongside New Single "Mau Moko"". MetalSucks. 15 January 2025.
- ^ "Alien Weaponry Blast Social Media with Their New Single "1000 Friends"". MetalSucks. 19 February 2025.
- ^ "Alien Weaponry's Single "Taniwha" Includes a Killer Guest Spot by Lamb of God's Randy Blythe". MetalSucks. 26 March 2025.
- ^ "ALIEN WEAPONRY Recruits LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE For New Single "Taniwha"". Metal Injection. 26 March 2025.
- ^ "NZ Top 40 Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 4 April 2025. Retrieved 4 April 2025.
