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Inspired by the Fantasy Novel series "The Chronicles Of Thomas Covenant", Despiser was formed in 1986.
The band earned their live chops through 1986 and numbered Mickey B and Ricky Hadfield among their guitarists at different times.
Mickey went on to join Nine Livez, while Ricky went on to record and perform with Dead Flowers.
The classic line up destroyed stages all over Auckland between 1987 and 1990.
Known for their aggressive live sound and over the top stage show, Despiser had the dubious honour of being banned from West Auckland's Westwood Ho Tavern...twice... too much blood on the walls...
The bands Iron Maiden influenced originals such as The Dreams Of Man and From The Dark Of Evil, coupled with some solid performances of classic Metal covers by Judas Priest, Metallica and Maiden, floored audiences from Kaitia to Wellington.
Though they never made it into the recording studio, Despisers' live reputation saw their loyal fans spitting at members of Push Push while they performed prior to the final Despiser gig at Auckland's Powerstation.
The demise of Despiser saw the birth of several other hot bands of the time, including Naked Blade, Blue Demon, Tempest and Roadrunner.
The band earned their live chops through 1986 and numbered Mickey B and Ricky Hadfield among their guitarists at different times.
Mickey went on to join Nine Livez, while Ricky went on to record and perform with Dead Flowers.
The classic line up destroyed stages all over Auckland between 1987 and 1990.
Known for their aggressive live sound and over the top stage show, Despiser had the dubious honour of being banned from West Auckland's Westwood Ho Tavern...twice... too much blood on the walls...
The bands Iron Maiden influenced originals such as The Dreams Of Man and From The Dark Of Evil, coupled with some solid performances of classic Metal covers by Judas Priest, Metallica and Maiden, floored audiences from Kaitia to Wellington.
Though they never made it into the recording studio, Despisers' live reputation saw their loyal fans spitting at members of Push Push while they performed prior to the final Despiser gig at Auckland's Powerstation.
The demise of Despiser saw the birth of several other hot bands of the time, including Naked Blade, Blue Demon, Tempest and Roadrunner.
CHARLIE C DAVE KING NICK CARTER DARREN WERNER
DISCOGRAPHY
DISCOGRAPHY
WATCH "RIDE TO HELL" 1986 - 1990 JUST CLICK ON YOUTUBE
NICK PLAYING HIS Aria PE1000GC
ADRENALIN ANIGMA ALARUM ASTAROTH BAD BLOOD BLACKJACK BLUE DEMOM BLITZ CIRCUS CONFESSOR
COVENANT DESPISER DIZZY BLONDE DVS FAT SALLY FURY GRAVEL MONSTERS HAMMERACK HEADBUTT
HEAVY DUTY HARLOT KNIGHTSHADE LIONHEART MALEVOLENCE NAKED BLADE NINE LIVEZ PUSH PUSH PHOBIA
ROSE BAYONET SABBATH SACRAMENT SHIHAD STONEHENGE STORMBRINGER TEMPEST
THE NOD TOKYO TYRANT STRIKEMASTER SUICIDE SUITE WHISKEY N LACE WORLD WAR FOUR
WHERE ARE THEY NOW
COVENANT DESPISER DIZZY BLONDE DVS FAT SALLY FURY GRAVEL MONSTERS HAMMERACK HEADBUTT
HEAVY DUTY HARLOT KNIGHTSHADE LIONHEART MALEVOLENCE NAKED BLADE NINE LIVEZ PUSH PUSH PHOBIA
ROSE BAYONET SABBATH SACRAMENT SHIHAD STONEHENGE STORMBRINGER TEMPEST
THE NOD TOKYO TYRANT STRIKEMASTER SUICIDE SUITE WHISKEY N LACE WORLD WAR FOUR
WHERE ARE THEY NOW