Born on the power of Groove.
Fueled by the passion of Rock.
Puppeteer is solid Kiwi groove metal with a live show that dominates the stage.
2 albums & an EP to their name, Puppeteer are a premiere act in a New Wave of New Zealand Metal.
Puppeteer are based in Auckland and Tauranga.
HISTORY:
JUNE 2008: ROB SADD (Vocals/bass), Callum Scoones (Guitar) & Ryan Pratt (Drums) form OVERPROOF.
AUGUST 2008: SCOTT MCNAB Joins on bass, Rob moves to second guitar, Band changes name to PUPPETEER. First show performed at CHAOS HQ, TAURANGA
DECEMBER 2008: First tour.
MAY 2009: Ryan Pratt departs, Sam Lincoln Joins on drums, first EP “IN CONTROL” released.
JUNE 2009: Callum Scoones Departs, Puppeteer continue as 3 piece.
OCTOBER 2009: VAUGHAN PIRIE Joins on Lead Guitar, writing begins for debut Album.
DECEMBER 2009: December to Dismember Tour expands to lower north island.
APRIL 2010: Debut Album “TUCKED IN BY BRUTALITY” Released.
MAY 2010: Puppeteer join ANNIHILATION ACROSS THE NATION tour.
AUGUST 2010: First Wellington show.
JANUARY 2011: Puppeteer go on Hiatus
SEPTEMBER 2011: Puppeteer return from Hiatus, play first show of year at Krazy Jacks, Tauranga
JANUARY 2012: Writing begins for second Album
MAY 2012: Second album “SWEET TASTE OF FREEDOM” Released.
AUGUST 2012: Sam lincoln departs. Puppeteer begin plans for COVERS EP.
SEPTEMBER 2012: A new chapter awaits…
Puppeteer are:
Rob Sadd (vocals, guitar)
Scott ‘Nadds’ McNab (bass, vocals)
Cameron Downey (guitar)
Ryan Pratt (drums)
