Blindspott

Blindspott
Blindspott
Years active	1997–present
Members	Damian Alexander; Shelton Woolright; Marcus Powell; Dave McDermott; Brendan Reihana

Blindspott is a popular metal band from West Auckland, New Zealand . They were formed in 1997 and consist of Damian Alexander (vocals), Shelton Woolright (drums), Marcus Powell (guitar), Dave McDermott (bass)and Brandon Reihana (guitar).

Blindspott had a break through single with 'Nil By Mouth' in 2002 which gained major airplay on TV and radio alike. Other hits released during 2002-2003 were 'Room to Breathe', '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. In 2005 their single Yours Truly also reached the Top 10.

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 most 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 Zealands 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 new single, Drown, was released on May 1st 2006. Drown entered the official New Zealand music chart on May 7th 2006, going straight to 4th place.

Blindspott's second album, End The Silence, was released in New Zealand on May 29th 2006. They will be touring New Zealand in July, with a tour of Australia planned for later in the year.

Discography

Albums

Blindspott (2002)
End The Silence (2006)

Singles

Nil By Mouth
Room to Breathe
S.U.I.T.
Blank
Phlex
Lit Up
Yours Truly (2005)
Drown (2006)

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