I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4Knightshade were the hottest hard rock/metal band in New Zealand in the 80s
and early 90s.
Singles such as , "Out For the Count", "The Physical You" and "Last Night In The City, were big hits in New Zealand back in the day with "Last Night In The City" charting the highest at 9 on the national charts .
The bands live performances were legendary and led to the band opening for every high profile metal/rock band that entered the country.
Some of these artists included :
Deep Purple-Western Springs
ZZ Top- Western Springs
Bon Jovi- Western Springs
Guns & Roses- Mount Smart Super Top
Stryper
Jimi Barnes-M. Smart Super Top
Jimi Barnes, Iggy Pop, Choir Boys N.Z Tour- Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch
The Angels N.Z Tour - Auckland, Hamilton, P. North, Wellington, Christchurch, New Plymouth
The band had an extremely high level of musicianship
Waikato Times reviewer Max Christoffersen from the Waikato times and DJ at the student radio summed it up nicely by writing"The band has more credibility and credentials in terms of experience, perseverance and sheer talent than any other rock band in NZ; arguably the finest
line-up of individual musicians in the country !!."
Rik Bernards has since moved on to become a music university lecturer, Wayne Elliot a computer tech and others still perform the live Rock circuit in various bands.
Knightshade was quality straight-forward, guitar-
orientated hard rock and too good to be forgotten and that is why this space has been set up. Enjoy the music and videos and feel free to leave comments. ENJOY !!
Caroline Live At The Galaxy 1987Free Love Live At Ascott Theatre 1984 Wellington (Very Rare)Sprung Twice Live at The Galaxy 1987"You Dont Need Me" Video"Blood and Money Live @ The Galaxy Auckland 1987"Out For The Count" Video live 1987"Television Eyes" Video"Last Night In The City" Video
