Still being in their teens has been an unexpected marketing coup for Waipu thrash metal band Alien Weaponry, but it's also put the brakes on their plan to support US rock legends Ministry in Utah.
Last week the band - Henry De Jong, 18, Lewis De Jong, 16, and Ethan Trembath, 16 - announced they had scored a spot supporting Ministry on a huge 22-date North American Tour.
But, unfortunately because of legal requirements in the state of Utah, Alien Weaponry are deemed "to young" to be allowed to perform at the venue in Salt Lake City with Ministry.
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The band members are deemed minors and unable to go into adult venues (for over-21s).