Horusset: Heavy-hitters make a rare appearance

Napier's heavy metal-rock masters, Horusset, will play their only gig for 2013 at The Cabana in Napier on Saturday.

After an 11-month hiatus, Napier heavy rock/metal trio Horusset are returning to The Cabana stage for their only performance this year.

The band are set to play some new material, revisit old favourites and have a few surprises up their sleeve for fans attending the show on Saturday from 8pm.

All three members were involved with Midnight Metal Symphony in 2008 and were already touring the country when two of five members left.

The following year with rock and metal acts such as Pantera, Megadeth and Skid Row influencing their sound, the remaining three members refined their musical direction and changed the band's name to Horusset.

As the former lead singer had left, Charlie Wallace, formerly a guitarist and songwriter, stepped up to fill the role while Jevon Quirk took care of bass and Matt Hughes played drums.

The act has gone from strength to strength delivering thundering bass lines, heavy riffs and heart-pounding drums to audiences throughout New Zealand and the world.

After being voted favourite band by public vote at City Showcase in 2010, Horusset were given the opportunity to play shows in Europe, where they were well received at some of the world's most popular metal music hotspots.

They have since been working on individual projects and writing new material.

Tickets to see Horusset, with guest appearances by Devils Elbow and EJ Thorpe, are $10 from The Music Machine in Napier, or at the door.