New Zealand’s Kerretta make their US debut this March when the band kicks off their first ever US tour with a show at this year’s SXSW. To coincide with the SXSW performance and US tour, the band will be releasing their debut album – Vilayer – Stateside for the first time.

For those who have seen their blistering live show, Kerretta will no doubt be high on the “to see” gig agenda. Those yet to experience the propulsive, driving rock from this instrumental three-piece have a chance to see them push the envelope of tone and dynamics in an intense set. Their catchy, sometimes ambient brand of molten-core will appeal to fans of Sleep and Isis, but discerning listeners will know the trio peddle a uniquely atmospheric take on angular rock.

Drawing from influences that seem to range from bass heavy hard-hitting crisp clean drum patterns to Bailterspace style bass hooks, Kerretta released their debut 7″ “Death In The Future” in 2007, and have since shared stages with the likes of Explosions In The Sky, The Breeders, Mono and ..And You Will Know Us by the Trail Of Dead.

In 2008, the band released the Antient EP on 12″ vinyl and finally, scattered with catchy hooks throughout, 2009 was the year their longplayer Vilayer was released and touted by reviewers in making Kerretta stand well apart from the paint by numbers delay pedal abuse bands of the past.

2010 has seen Vilayer nominated for the “Taite Music Prize” (New Zealand’s equivalent to the UK’s Mercury Music Prize) and Kerretta will be in North America touring throughout March and April.

Check Kerretta’s MySpace page for the most up to date information: http://www.myspace.com/kerretta

Upcoming Tour Dates:
March 20th Encore Patio Austin, TX
22nd Underground Mesa, AZ
24th Bar Pink San Diego, CA
25th The Smell Los Angeles, CA
29th Satyricon Portland, OR
30th Sunset Tavern Seattle, WA
April 1st Cake Shop New York, NY
2nd Union Hall Brooklyn, Y
5th Double Door Chicago, IL
6th Replay Lounge Lawrence, KS
8th Larimer Lounge Denver, CO