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Members: Jared "Punchy" Flynn (drums), Ian Parish (guitar), Blair Pedersen (guitar), Gumble (vocals), Dave Langlands (bass). TUBUKU are an experimental rhythmic metal band based in Wellington, New Zealand. Their music incorporates unpredictable structures with alternative time signatures and brutally delivered lyrics to create a unique sound. Their Stage show is a high energy onslaught of heavy energetic riffs and physical energy. They currently have a 3 track Promo Release named "Haemophilia" which is available from Real Groovy or by contacting the band (tubukumetal@hotmail.com). Formed from the splinters of several previous bands, the original line up of Dave, Ian and Punchy joined forces in order to create interesting original heavy metal music utilizing polyrythms and time signature changes along with creative structuring (moving away from traditional rock n roll format), formulating an intense, fast paced and energetic sound that was constantly mutating in all kinds of abstract directions. This was the point at which they brought in long time friend Gumble, who the boys knew that with the right motivation and some vocal coaching, could achieve great heights. Gumble's voice began to develop along with the sound of the band and so did his talent for writing lyrics containing solid social commentary and exceptional plays on words. About a year and a half into it, Punchy introduced long time friend and musician, Blair who after hanging out with the band a couple of times