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Midnight Metal Massacre: Forsworn's Return

Sat, Aug 24

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Ding Dong Lounge

Get ready for Forsworn’s midnight thrash attack at Ding Dong Lounge on 24 August. With Grand Final sold out, catch Forsworn’s explosive set after 11:30 PM. Tickets $10. R18.

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Midnight Metal Massacre: Forsworn's Return
Midnight Metal Massacre: Forsworn's Return

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Aug 24, 2024, 11:59 PM – Aug 25, 2024, 1:00 AM

Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

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Brace yourself for a night of unbridled chaos as —Auckland’s indomitable thrash metal force—returns to Ding Dong Lounge for a midnight assault at Dead Witch (upstairs) on Saturday, 24 August. Originally slated to decimate the Semi-Finals of the Ding Dong Lounge Band Competition, Forsworn was forced to withdraw due to illness. But now, they’re back with a vengeance, ready to unleash an onslaught of pure thrash fury that will leave no survivors.Forsworn

Before the mayhem begins, the Grand Final of the Ding Dong Lounge Band Competition will set the stage, with presales already SOLD OUT. Fear not, as a limited number of door sales will be available from 8:00 PM. If you’re hitting the Grand Final, stick around after the dust settles at 11:30 PM for Forsworn’s explosive set—free for Grand Final attendees. For those storming the gates exclusively for Forsworn, $10 presales are available, but with only 50 tickets…

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Ticket Details

  • General Admission

    Entry to Ding Dong Lounge after 6:00 PM and Dead Witch from 11:59 PM

    NZ$10.00

    GST included

    Sale ended

  • Early Bird

    Entry to Ding Dong Lounge after 6:00 PM and Dead Witch from 11:59 PM

    NZ$5.00

    GST included

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