The Henchmen - Lust For Glory (2000)

Underappreciated but never underproductive, West Auckland punks The Henchmen had grit and belief. They played and recorded when and where they could, releasing We’ve Come To Play, one of the great New Zealand punk rock albums, in 1983. There are some things you don’t do without expecting some kind of menace. Like invoke the spirit of Iggy Pop. But invoke Iggy’s spirit they did and whatever pact The Henchmen signed with punk’s dark prince, it ensured the West Auckland Detroit-punk outfit were never forgotten.

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