DIG THE GIG BAND PROFILE: The Rockstars of Massey University and Victoria University of Wellington.

CIAN

Connor Matthew (vocals, bass)

Navah Chapman (lead guitar, vocals)

Zed Ramsay (drums, vocals)

Mosh pits and power chords with a double ass kick!

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Cian (pronounced KEE-an) is a 3 piece hardcore metal band that focuses on heavy, groovy riffs. Cian wants only one thing. And that is big ass mosh pits.

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Members:

Connor Matthew: Connor is the bassist and lead vocalist of Cian. Connor’s musical influences include metal bands such as Killswitch Engage, Periphery, and Protest The Hero, however he also loves experimenting with different genres too.

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Navah Chapman: Navah is the guitarist and backup vocalist of Cian. Navah’s musical influences include bands like Bleed From Within, Alpha Wolf and Veil of Maya. Perhaps his biggest influence was his high school music teacher Mr. Kingi. He can't wait to show the world what he’s got!

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Zed Ramsay: Zed is the drummer and backup vocalist of Cian. Zed’s musical influences include Dream Theater, Tool, and Meshuggah. However he has thrash metal origins managing his own thrash project titled Dreams of the Damned.