
About Government Pest:
Formed in 2014, and hailing from Palmerston North, Government Pest bring a heavy groove. Band members are: Guitar/Vocals-Kristov Raven; Bass-Murray Shaw; Drums-Aaron Sanko.
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Formed in 2014, and hailing from Palmerston North, Government Pest bring a heavy groove. Band members are: Guitar/Vocals-Kristov Raven; Bass-Murray Shaw; Drums-Aaron Sanko.
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