Media Release - Kiwi rock legends SHIHAD took fans on a trip down memory lane earlier this year, when they performed their beloved albums Killjoy and The General Electric.  The audience may have slightly changed (in the same way a fine wine matures!), but the band's electrifying and energetic performance took people right back.

For those who missed it, and those who want to relive it, The Gene…

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Shihad have just released their much anticipated eighth studio album 'Ignite'.  We sat down with lead singer Jon Toogood and bass player Karl Kippenberger for a breakfast chat where we discussed the new album, the Killjoy and General Electric Shows, being inducted into the NZ Music Hall of Fame and future plans for the band.  

So, the new album 'Ignite' is out today

Jon: Yep, exciting.

How l…

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Press Release - Its fitting that Shihad's eighth studio album should be called IGNITE. Since the very beginning Shihad's music has been both the bands' livelihood & lifeblood, positively infused with their unwavering enthusiasm and excitement. And as the band celebrate this satisfying stage of their career, they show no signs of cooling off.



Releasing 20th September, IGNITE is a fitting tribu…

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Kiwi rock legends SHIHAD have confirmed September 20 as the release date for their new studio album IGNITE.



The album has been self produced at SHIHAD's own studios in Melbourne, and is the follow up to 2008's #1 album BEAUTIFUL MACHINE. IGNITE is their 8th album in their 22 year career.



Three tracks on the album including the current single ‘Lead or Follow' have been mixed by world class prod…

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