Peter Mengede is an Australian guitarist who helped to form legendary NYC alternative metal band Helmet in 1989, playing on their first two albums.
After parting ways with Helmet, he formed another group, Handsome, in 1995, along with members of other notable bands such as Quicksand, Cro-Mags, Murphy’s Law. Their self-titled album is frequently lauded as one of the most influential post-hardcore releases of the 90’s.
Almost 30 years later, Mengede has put a new band together named Hötchiwitch. They are coming on a short tour to NZ to celebrate the seminal Handsome album by playing it in full. Auckland post-metal band will be opening on both dates, with Mothra guitarist Hugh Allen pulling double duties, playing in Hötchiwitch as well.
They will be joined in Wellington by psychedelic prog rockers Mana Mushroom, and in Auckland by Swallow the Rat. Hötchiwitch dates: Friday 5 April at Valhalla with Mothra, Mana Mushroom Saturday 6 April at Whammy Bar with Mothra, Swallow the Rat
