First formed in 2013 as an unnamed project by guitarist Shannon and Drummer Sam, HZED are a melting pot that transcends generations. With feet firmly planted in the roots of the last 5 decades and influences that make up the cream of rock royalty, HZED bring the power of the late Chrissy Amphlet through lead singer Michelle, a rhythm section that drives ferociously in and out of oncoming traffic and guitars that shift and change as those that would in the highest octane of muscle cars. The name itself comes from the HZ Holden, a truly iconic Australian muscle car that much like the band refuses to die, performs best when tuned to purr and has more than enough grunt under the hood to rattle the soul and drop jaws when heard.
artist background · via last.fm
what people say
“Melbourne's own HZED have unleashed their emotionally charged and ...”
— therockpit.net
“There were two awesome Melbourne based Rock bands on the bill! HZED opened the night with their original rock anthems, the band were amazing and ...”
— metal-roos.com.au
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the local record
2melbourne nights on the books since july 2026
2in the last year
usually atnighthawks · the graveyard bar
warmed the stage for Seeing Violet at nighthawks — august 2026