World War Four

This Hostile Species cover art

World War Four are a hard rock/metal band that was formed by Paul Martin (ex-Knightshade, Blackjack; vocals, guitar), Cass Wilson (bass, vocals) and Tamati Meredith (drums). This lineup released the track DHP on the 2004 compilation Axe Attack Metal CD Compilation Vol 1. Subsequently, Greg Page of Rumpus Room replaced Meredith on drums. In 2005 the band released an EP titled This Hostile Species. In late 2010, Nathan Waters (ex-Ward 19 bass player/vocalist) replaced Wilson on bass, and in January 2011 Rene Harvey replaced Page on drums, Page going on to drum for Auckland outfit Ishtar. Harvey was subsequently replaced by Morgan Timu. In 2019, the band still comprised Martin, Waters and Timu.

Releases

• This Hostile Species EP, 2005

• DHP appears on the 2004 compilation Axe Attack Metal CD Compilation Vol 1
• Bubblehead appears on the 2007 compilation Crusty Demons: Kiwi Carnage Tour
• Knife Fight I'll Take My Gun appears on the 2007 compilation Kill City 4
• Pet Hate appears on the 2011 compilation Rising from the Rubble
  

Published Articles

• World War Four, Rip it Up 318 (Aug/Sep 2007), P28
• Waikato Band Play BDO, Hamilton Press, 14 Jan 2009, P8

External Links

• World War Four MySpace page
  
• World War Four Facebook page
  

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