Legendary UK post-punk band The Sisters Of Mercy have announced just their third New Zealand visit since forming in 1980, with a one-off concert at Auckland’s Powerstation, Saturday 5 December, 2026, proudly presented by Plus1 and 95bFM.

For over four decades, The Sisters of Mercy have been an iconic force in underground music: defining, defying and denying numerous subgenres of rock and roll. Their unique blend of punk-psychedelia, metal, dance beats and guttural growls has mesmerized the masses for several generations.

Formed in Leeds, 1980, The Sisters of Mercy, while named after a Leonard Cohen song, took inspiration from such luminaries as Bowie, Slade and The Velvet Underground. But their closest sonic bedfellows are The Stooges, Motörhead and Suicide, the influence of which imbued The Sisters with a distinct sound of their own when compared to others in the post-punk era.

1987’s album Floodland was a massive breakthrough for the band, featuring epic tracks such as “Dominion,” “Lucretia My Reflection,” and, of course, the 10+ minute opus “This Corrosion,” all three of which can still be heard on dance floors to date. Their 1990 album Vision Thing featured a harder, more metal and industrial-influenced sound, yet retained their trademark drum machine pummel and lyrical ambiguity.

The disingenuous nature of the music industry in the ‘90s left Andrew Eldritch with a distaste for the record business, shifting his focus to performing live in lieu of releasing recorded music.

Yet, while The Sisters of Mercy have not released an LP since Vision Thing, their popularity and impact has only grown stronger, with their erudite rock and roll cacophony influencing countless bands over their tenure.

In recent years the band’s writing has been prolific, with new material reflecting the strongest elements of the band’s 3 classic LPS, whilst maintaining a thoroughly contemporary sound, adhering vehemently to The Sisters’ ethos to move “ever forward”.

Recent live reviews have championed the show as the band’s strongest in years, with Eldritch supported by the stellar performances of Ben Christo, Kai, ‘Ravey’ Dave Creffield and, as ever, Doktor Avalanche.

Look forward to a killer night with a cinematic light show and a set list of huge hits, deep cuts and acclaimed new tunes.