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[Crud-bucket]

Osmium step into the light this Summer, bringing with them the fruits of their second full-length album, “The Misery Harvest.” With innumerable shows over five years, three national tours and a strong southern following behind them, this band has come to remind you what heavy rock can, and should be. The Misery Harvest tour takes in nine NZ cities, and is a chance for fans to experience Osmium’s unique fusion of grunge, rock and sludge metal sounds. Having recently been declared “band of the year” at the Southland Entertainers Awards, this band is more than ready to hit the road again, and are proud to present their much-awaited second album.

Three years on from their 2008 release “Relentless Primal Being,” Osmium’s new album represents the bands immense depth of experience and musical prowess. Soaring melodies supported by brooding riffs and thumping grooves are balanced against poignant lyrics and introspective moments. Self-produced by the band, with artwork by Vance Kelly (Down, The Sword, Trivium et. al.), “The Misery Harvest” is a clear statement of intent, and a brilliant showcase of the finer elements of heavy rock. The album will be available on Vinyl LP, CD and in digital formats.

Do not miss Osmium on tour this summer, as they bring the Misery Harvest to you. Supported by some of the finest rock and metal acts NZ has to offer, this will be a celebration of epic proportions:

2012 Misery Harvest NZ Tour dates

January:
Friday 6th - Blenhiem – Raffles – w/ Cameron Leslie
Saturday 7th - Nelson - The Shark Club - w/ Basura Blanca & Without A Fight

Thursday 12th - Wellington - Bar Medusa - w/ Robin & The Adventures Of Mike Joffa
Friday 13th - Napier - The Cabana - w/ Horruset & Heterodox
Saturday 14th - Hamilton - Biddy Mulligans - w/ Arc Of Ascent & Mind Riot

Thursday 19th - Rotorua - After Dark - w/ Harvest & Before Ones Face
Friday 20th - Auckland - Rising Sun - w/ Downfall Of Humanity & I Spit On Your Grave
Saturday 21st - Auckland - Kings Arms - Big day after- w/ Sinate, Dawn Of Azazel, Cripple Mr Onion, Just One Fix, Septicide & Invasion Of Privacy

Friday 27th - Christchurch - The Venue - w/ Dissolution, Anthesiac & Shetland
Saturday 28th - Timaru – Barkode - w/ Earthshield & Hell Comes To Frogtown

[Dead Kid]

New album is streaming in full on bandcamp for anyone who wants a preview:
http://osmiumnz.bandcamp.com/album/the-misery-harvest

[Crud-bucket]

This week!! Thursday 12th - Wellington - Bar Medusa - w/ Robin & The Adventures Of Mike Joffa
Friday 13th - Napier - The Cabana - w/ Horruset & Heterodox
Saturday 14th - Hamilton - Biddy Mulligans - w/ Arc Of Ascent & Mind Riot

Cant wait to get the new album at the wellies show!