Shihad are an
alternative rock band from
New Zealand, formed in 1988. The band consists of
Jon Toogood (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Phil Knight (lead guitar, synthesiser, backing vocals),
Karl Kippenberger (bass guitar, backing vocals), and
Tom Larkin (drums, backing vocals, samplers). During their recording career, Shihad have produced five number-one
studio albums, holding the title for most number one records for any New Zealand artist, alongside
Hayley Westenra, and three top-ten
singles in New Zealand.
