Dreams of the Damned wins DIG THE GIG competition for Welly

Massey Music student, Zed Ramsey, is the man behind the one-man-band, Dreams of the Damned. And the band recently won the competition DIG THE GIG in the Wellington region. 

DIG THE GIG is a student band competition created to help bands launch their music careers. 

The metal band aims to create something inspired by his favourite genres — Thrash Metal, Progressive Metal and Metalcore. Ramsey merges elements of these genres to create the Dreams of the Damned sound. The dark and brooding sound goes hand in hand with his evil imagery and themes. 

At the competition, Zed Ramsay’s guitar and vocals were supported by a backing band consisting of Anton Parker (Lead Guitar), Dylan Jonkers (Bass, Vocals), and Navah Chapman (Drums). 

They are now heading to Christchurch to compete in the National Final which will be held at Dux Central on October 18th. The prize for winning the competition will be a chance for the winning band to perform in L.A.  

Online is open now until midday on October 18th. Every vote cast will put you in the draw to win an awesome care package — so cast a vote to send Dreams of the Damned to L.A!