Nostalgia, momentum and good vibes – that's what fans can expect at one of Mount Maunganui's most anticipated shows of the summer.

Kiwi rockband Blindspott is making its comeback with a New Zealand tour and Mount Maunganui is one of five stops.

The group sent New Zealanders into a frenzy in August, when The Rock announced that the multi-platinum selling band was getting back together for a one-off show in celebration of The Rock 1500 countdown.

Due to popular demand, Damian Alexander (vocals), Marcus Powell (guitar, backing vocals), and Shelton Woolright (drums) are hitting the road for a string of shows and they're bringing Devilskin along with them.

Presented by Storm The Gates, the band plays at Logan Campbell in Auckland on December 8; The Foundry in Christchurch on December 14; Coroglen Tavern near Whitianga on December 26; Trafalgar Centre in Nelson on December 27; and Mount Park at The Mount on December 30.

Hamilton metallers Devilskin will be special guests at all shows, barring Christchurch.

Blindspott infamously split in 2007, after 10 years together in which they garnered much critical acclaim, a hugely devoted fan-base as well as enduring a few well-publicised fall-outs.

SunLive reporter Sam Gardner caught up with lead singer Damian ahead of the gig, to hear what they've all been up to in the time between.

'When we came out we were just a bunch of guys from West Auckland who didn't really know much about the music industry but what we did know was that we wanted to make music for our generation,” says Damian.

'We did that, we stuck to our guns and New Zealanders, loving the underdog, supported that. It just worked out.”

The tour promises to pick up where the band left off, says Damian.

'It's been 10 years since we've been together so naturally we're expecting high energy and momentum.

'We have spent an enormous amount of time together as a group so we're kind of used to one another, we're really more than a band; we're a family.

'It's like we're picking up where we left off – it's pretty electric.”

Damian says the Mount Maunganui show, which will be the last gig as part of the band's tour, is set to be a special one.

Drummer Shelton Woolright has just bought a home in Mount Maunganui and Damian himself has a number of family members living in the region.

'Personally I've spent a lot of time in the region, travelling over to places like Ohiwa and Kawerau where I have a lot of friends and family. Every Christmas we're here.

'The places we're hitting on this tour are some of our favourite places to go, obviously the Mount is a favourite for us and Christchurch is another one at the top of the list.

'We've chosen the places we've held in high regard since we first began, so it's a nostalgic run.”

Despite the 10 year break, Blindspott fans are as loyal as they were when the band formed, says Damian.

'The thing that has blown me away with Blindspott is the commitment and attachment people have to the music.

'You start a band and it's naïve to think people are automatically going to listen to your music. You've got to be lucky to have fans.

'Having a fan base like ours that has been with us for more than 20 years, still selling out shows is quite a special thing for us.

'It's almost like our fan base has grown with us. We've got kids now and our fans have kids, who are now listening to our music too. There's this really cool intergenerational thing going on.”

He says the show isn't for the fainthearted.

'It is heavy music so there's a level of aggression in the pit that comes with that, and yet our crowds are quite respectful of one another. You can't go into a mosh pit expecting not to get hurt though.

'The shows are good though and the people are great. It's a good vibe.”

Damian says the band's New Zealand shows are unmatched to international tours.

'Some of the drives we get to do during our New Zealand shows are incredible. When we used to tour during summer we'd have the tours open and it was heaven.

'Travelling through New Zealand and getting to meet those people in between is just as important as actually doing the show.”

Each of the members has their own favourite song they like to perform during the show, says Damian.

'It kind of depends on the vibe on the night. Phlex and Nil by Mouth, some of our bigger songs are always awesome to play live because the energy you get from the crowd on those songs is incredible.

'1975 is a song that I really love to perform – it really gets me going. But it's different for all of us, playing a song on the guitar might be boring for Marcus but then it could be really exciting for Shelton to play on his drums.”

There could even be the potential for new music on the tour, he says.

'We'll naturally probably start working on new material while we are together, I'll be interested to see how that manifests.

'We don't really have a formula it just happens, it's kind of like falling in love. Someone will play something, Shelton will add something then I'll add a melody.”

The band also plans to fit in some rest and respite time enjoying the sunny Bay of Plenty after the tour.

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