Blindspott is a popular nu metal band from Waitakere. They were formed in 1997 and consist of Damian Alexander (vocals), Shelton Woolright (drums), Marcus Powell (guitar), Dave McDermott (bass) and Brandon Reihana (guitar).
History
Blindspott had a break through single with 'Nil By Mouth' in 2001 which gained major airplay on TV and radio alike. Other hits released during 2001-2003 were 'Room to Breathe', Top 10 single 'Phlex', 'Blank', 'S.U.I.T' and 'Lit Up'. Their self titled debut album (2002) reached number 1 in its first week of release in New Zealand and they have had another top 10 single- Phlex.
Their debut album, Blindspott, went platinum in New Zealand in its first week of release. It is presently triple-platinum. Blindspott were voted NZ's favourite band by the public as part of an Air New Zealand competition in 2003. Their songs have also been hits in Australia and in Asia.
Blindspott are familiar faces on New Zealand's music scene, frequently performing at live events, such as the Big Day Out, Edgefest, Crusty Demons, and opened for Korn in Auckland in May 2006.
Their single, Drown, was released on 1 May 2006. Drown entered the official New Zealand music chart on 7 May 2006, going straight to 4th place.
Blindspott's second album, End the Silence, was released in New Zealand on 29 May 2006. End The Silence broke New Zealand music records - in the first week of release the album went straight to Number 1 on the official New Zealand music charts. Blindspott are the first New Zealand music act to have both their albums debut in the charts at Number 1. The first single from the album Yours Truly reached the Top 10.
In August 2006, Blindspott played at the massive Summer Sonic music festival in Tokyo, Japan, alongside major international acts such as Metallica, Deftones, Linkin Park and Tool.
End the Silence was released in Australia on 2 September, 2006.
Blindspott performed at the 2007 South by Southwest music festival in Austin, Texas.
In 2007, after 10 years together, Blindspott have announced that they are breaking up to focus on more solo efforts.
Discography
Albums
Singles
- 2001 - Nil By Mouth
- 2002 - Room To Breathe
- 2002 - S.U.I.T
- 2003 - Phlex
- 2003 - Blank
- 2004 - Lit Up
- 2005 - Yours Truly
- 2006 - Drown
- 2006 - Stay
- 2006 - Lull (Feat. Anika Moa)
DVD
Others
- More Nature: A Selection of New Zealand's Best 2000 - 2005 Compilation - Track 13 - Phlex
- It's All On! Compilation - Track 1 - Fall Down
- The Locals Soundtrack - Track 11 - Nil By Mouth
Relevant Links
Buy Blindspott CD's And DVD's
Official Website
Official Myspace
Jan 1997 - Dec 2007
