Biography

Formed in 1997, Blindspott are one of New Zealand’s most successful rock/metal bands. Going straight to #1 with their debut release in 2002, their iconic self-titled album “Blindspott” sold multi-platinum in New Zealand and was released in Australia, South East Asia and Japan. Their first hit single, “Nil By Mouth” was a success in 2001, gaining major airplay on TV and radio channels across the country. Following a number of hit songs, the emotionally charged anthem track "Phlex" reached No. 2 on the charts. Blindspott were the first NZ band to have both their 1st and 2nd albums debut on the NZ Music charts at #1 and the first band in history to have album debut at #1 twice ! In June 2020 the band re-released their iconic self-titled first album “Blindspott” on vinyl which went straight into the charts at #1 the first band in history t to have album debut at #1 twice ! After a great 2020 the band announced they would be hitting the studio for the first time in over 15 years to write and record new material. The bands first single in over 15 years saw fans in a frenzy of anticipation, seeing the new track R.I.P. making The Rocks’ 2021 Rock 2000 Countdown without even being heard! It debuted in the countdown at a staggering #60! The band will release a series of volumes over the next 12 mths releasing a volume a quarter with volume 1 to be delivered on March 1st 2022.