So I haven't posted here for a while....I'm slowly getting there with my quest, but this is by far the most expensive item I've gone after ever....
As I may have mentioned in earlier posts...I went to Parachute Music Festival the other day/week with my cousins. I saw a heap of bands and loved them all! I even managed to go to a 'Hardcore Showcase' on the Sunday night. I really enjoyed the two last acts in this showcase, Cast Them to Ruin and Saving Grace. 
Cast Them to Ruin - The Pagent, now I know that its mostly screaming, but their stage presacne was EPIC....and the fact a miget like me could get into the mosh pit without being flattend was incredible too. 
Another more.....relaxed band I enjoyed was also of NZ origin (KIWI MUSIC REPRESENT!). Atlanta Fall, they're from up Aukland way. and their chick base guitarist has the most amazing dreadlocks. They're a band of good looking young people with the potential to go far with their music....good luck you guys! 
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