"“Hot on the heels of opening for Highly Suspect, Powder Chutes’ release ‘Vendetta’, an intelligent rock tour de force of a track… possibly their most anthemic to date, with a complex theme of generational feud instigated by manipulative forefathers for their own ends. It tackles destiny, institutional indoctrination and the fight for individual free will. A grand panoramic lyrical theme delivered with no compromise of Powder Chutes’ massive signature sound; Vendetta has a massive vocal hook, and a demonic rock groove that builds to a huge riff-laden climax." - Amnplify

'Vendetta'... an absolute powerhouse. If you haven’t heard of Powder Chutes yet, don’t worry—you’ll be hearing plenty more of them in the near future, especially after this seismic release. 'Vendetta' is a visceral, cinematic rock anthem. From the first note, it’s clear that Powder Chutes are a band that has got it. The track packs all the energy of a high-speed chase with its hard-hitting drums, razor-sharp guitars, and Henry’s intense, emotive vocals. The song feels like an adrenaline rush, full of raw power and fire, wrapped in a hauntingly atmospheric production that is the hallmark of a band ready to take over the rock scene.

It’s easy to see why Powder Chutes are drawing comparisons to heavyweights like Tool, Highly Suspect, and Turnstile—“Vendetta” is the kind of track that hits you in the gut and won’t let go. It takes the listener on a wild ride, pushing through riffs that explode like fireworks and a rhythm section that’s tight and relentless. The raw emotion in Henry’s voice, coupled with the almost cinematic build-up of the music, leaves you breathless, tapping your foot, and craving more." - Alt Press

"Powder Chutes have had quite the week, receiving a last-minute invite to support US rockers Highly Suspect at an arena show in Auckland, then being brought onstage with the headliners to augment their hit Lydia. All of this activity is serendipitously timed to coincide with the band's new single, Scalpel, which is powered by the kind of filthy riff Josh Homme comes up with on his good days, before finding an adrenaline-fuelled way to a climax that burns so hot we're obliged to check that we're not actually on fire.” - Fraser Lewry, Classic Rock Magazine

New Zealand's terrifyingly youthful Powder Chutes are back with a third song from their upcoming debut album, and it's frantic. With a riff straight from the Ron Asheton school of Detroit Rock Action, but with a glossy grunge overcoat, Straights races along like a runaway mine cart, careering and careening and threatening to lurch off the rails, then pauses for breath – a moment marked by the audience briefly retiring to the bar to down shots in the equally frenetic one-shot live video – before jerking wildly back into gear. According to the band, the song is "both a full-on party song, and an insightful social commentary on binge drinking, depending on your mood." So there you go. - Classic Rock Magazine

“Wow. I'm blown away! This is so wicked. You guys have put so much work into this, the arrangement, finding ways of playing the textures in the track using your palette. Amazing, I really love it. I'm a big fan of guitar based music and I think this sounds sick. Really well played. Vibing. Tight but raw. Shot boys!” – Sam Trevethick, 

”Wow lads. Great bloody work. You boys have a bunch of killer tunes to be well and truly proud of, and absolutely love what you have done with Dutchies. Honoured to be honest. Diggy.” – P.Digsss, 

“Holy F*%k this slays! I opened up the file while making breakfast in the kitchen and the first thing I wanted to do was kick the chairs over, jump onto the table, and dive onto the couch like a nuttah. I can’t wait to see you guys play this live, it’s such a sick and fresh version.”  – Tiki Taane

"This is a surefire top ten Rock chart hit here, and I suggest many places overseas too. It's going to be on all our mainstream radio channels that play rock and metal.
Merchants is going to send Powder Chutes into the stratosphere. Get amongst it now, so you can say you liked them when." - Jack Grabhan, Flash-Trax

“…this is a stunning release” – Lisa Jones, Muzic.nz

" a totally explosive, dynamic & true expression of what pure kiwi hard rock is all about. An incredibly catchy sonic bomb you NEED to hear!"  - Carwyn Henigan, KAOS FM NZ