Zerstiren formed in Christchurch, New Zealand in 2007 out of a discordant blend of jarring influences and disparate elements. Somehow the Whole transcended the sum of the parts; the result was a dynamic mix of melody, discord, crushing brutality and blistering technicality.
Core members Shane Mulholland and Chris Lewis on guitars, and Frederick Bain on vocals were joined by a rotating cast of supporting members that achieved a lot in a short time, multiple local and national shows, headlining tours and supporting the best of the best, all culminating in the release of AVE PANGENITOR, a 52 minute opus of progressive death metal that achieved accolades far beyond expectations.
