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Pestilential Shadows - Wretch album tour NZ

Sat, Oct 11

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Ding Dong Lounge

'Set to release their 8th Full-length album 'Wretch', Pestilential Shadows are poised to deliver maximum black metal intensity this October. 'Wretch' album launch - with special guests. Presented by Plague Wielder Productions

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Pestilential Shadows - Wretch album tour NZ
Pestilential Shadows - Wretch album tour NZ

Time & Location

Oct 11, 2025, 7:00 PM – Oct 12, 2025, 12:00 AM

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

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'Set to release their 8th Full-length album 'Wretch', Pestilential Shadows are poised to deliver maximum black metal intensity this October.

'Wretch' album launch - with special guests.


Presented by Plague Wielder Productions

Ticket Details

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    NZ$40.00

    +NZ$6.00 GST

    +NZ$1.15 ticket service fee

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About Ding Dong Lounge

Ding Dong Lounge is Auckland's dedicated rock bar and live music venue, with the main bar downstairs and Dead Witch upstairs.

  • 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland city centre

  • Open from 6pm

  • Happy Hour 6pm–8pm and 12am–1am

  • 3 min from Te Waihorotiu Station

  • R18 venue

Food & Drinks

Our kitchen is open all night, with Korean Fried Chicken, Curly Fries and more. Drinks are available throughout the night, with Happy Hour from 6pm–8pm and 12am–1am.

Our commitment to a safe venue

​Ding Dong Lounge and Dead Witch are committed to creating a respectful environment free from harassment, intimidation, unwanted sexual behaviour, discrimination and violence. If you experience or witness behaviour that makes you uncomfortable, please speak to our Duty Manager.

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Read our full Safe & Respectful Venue Policy

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