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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Shihad have announced they will play 2 special shows in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.  The first performance in each town sees Shihad perform the entire album of 1995's Killjoy,  while the 2nd night they will play 1999's The General Electric.  

Tickets go on sale June 21st and all shows are likely to sell out fast.  

THURS 29th JULY: KILLJOY

FRI 30th JULY: THE GENERAL ELECTRIC

THE BE…

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