CHUGANAUT is an unstoppable heavy sound machine on a mission.
Alternative Rock with a twist of Metal, an explosive mix of spontaneity, monstrous musicianship and four great characteristic personalities: therein lies the heart and soul of Chuganaut.
The strength between the members of Chuganaut is seriously seen in the high energy rampage of their live gigs. With every gig, Chuganaut’s stage performance gets stronger and stronger; the blood, sweat and screams have been worth all the hard work!
With the release of various singles, an EP ‘Wolf’, music videos, and the debut album ‘11:11 One’, along with subsequent tours nationwide and overseas ventures, Chuganaut has evolved in stage performance, lyrical and rhythmical stance, and their fan base has grown and growled along with them.
Highlights…
2002
– Formed Chuganaut
2003
– Woodstock Blue Battle of the Bands Winners
– Peoples’ Choice award
– Award, Most outstanding Guitarist
– Award, Most Outstanding Drummer
– Regional Winners – Battle of the Bands
2004
– Worldwide Winners – World Battle of the Bands
– Released Party Geek Single and Video
– Released GrOOvage Single
– Featured on Axe Attack Vol 1 – Brightside
2005
– Opened ‘Big Day Out’, Auckland, NZ
– The Axe Attack Tour
– Wolf EP, Video and NZ Nationwide Tour
– Australian Tour
– Shake the Lake Concert
2006
– ‘666 Metal Day Out’ and ‘666’Tour
– ‘Part of This’ Single and NZ Nationwide Tour
2007
– Max’s Boiler Room Bash
– Released debut album – ‘11:11 One’ (1of 2)
2008
– Lots of touring
– Gemini Party
– Shake the Lake Concert
2009
– Opened for Iron Maiden at Mt Smart Stadium
2010
– Boys Day Out at Mystery Creek, Hamilton
Chuganaut has received regular air time on nationwide radio stations and had various interviews on C4TV, XSTV and Alt TV along with numerous articles and reviews in a variety of newspapers and magazines.
Chuganaut storm on to new horizons; writing new material, heading back to the studio, and fueling the fire for more time on the road doing what they do best.
Chuganaut all work hard and ferociously together to create music they are proud of, with the intent to inspire their fans with positive energy.
Chuganaut are:
‘Solid’ Stu (vocals, guitar)
Lily (drums)
Nail (guitar)
Ross (bass)
