WE DRIVE YEAH!
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WE MAKE THUNDER
“We Make Thunder–yes, it’s a declarative statement. After all, it ought to be. Because, you see, it’s what they do. And We Make Thunder does not mince words. “Well, what type of thunder do they make? What does thunder constructed by them entail?” Well, the best way to determine the answers to these questions is to take a listen, but if we must… The base is country-stained punk or it could be punk-tinged country, but let’s eschew the arbitrary and call it rock ‘n’ roll. They’re an unassuming band of hellions. This is no more evident than in one of their favorite catch phrases. They’re known to quip, “We’re good for the no reason.” There you have it. They’re interested in everybody having a root ‘n’ toot. Yes, they know that one day their rock will take over the world, but for now, they’re satisfied winning over the folks watching them make their thunder this night. They’re a tolerant, accepting bunch. Upon seeing them live, you’ll become one of them, singing and shouting along, “We Make Thunder!” -S.B.
WE SHOT THE MOON
WE SHOT WARHOL
WE THE GRANADA
WE WERE GENTLEMEN
WE WILL EAT RATS TO SURVIVE
WEDNESDAY 13’s GUNFIRE 76
WEDNESDAY ADAMS
WEDNESDAY NIGHT HEROES
WEEDEATER
Weedeater was born the mid-’90s, in Wilmington, NC, originally taking shape as a side project of vocalist/bassist “Dixie” Dave Collins, who was otherwise engaged with sludge metal cult favorites Buzzov*en at the time. However, upon that band’s official demise in 1998, Collins was free to concentrate his efforts on Weedeater, which released two sludgecore albums to kick off the new millennium: 2001’s And Justice for Y’All and 2002’s Sixteen Tons, both produced by stoner specialist Billy Anderson. Collins later decided to tour briefly as bass player for Bongzilla and also found time to lend his four strings to Wilmington neighbors, Sourvein, but continued to work with Weedeater guitarist Shep and drummer Keko, touring relentlessly over the years, with the likes of C.O.C. and Alabama Thunderpussy. Busy as he was, Collins and co. finally got around to recording their third long-player, God Luck and Good Speed, which was release through Southern Lord in 2007. ~ Eduardo Rivadavia, Rovi
WEEKEND FM
WEEKEND NACHOS
We like taco bell and white castle.
VITAL REMAINS
Death / Black Metal from New England, featuring Glen Benton from Deicide.
VITALLIGHT
VITAMIN D
VOETSEK
VOGUE
VOICE BOX
VOICE OF ADDICTION
Voice Of Addiction are politically charged and socially conscious Chicago based punk-rockers. V.o.A. has been around since 2004 doing over 1,500 shows across North America. Having 8 official releases & independently selling over 10,000 physical copies (as well as being involved in countless compilations, and digital sales) these boys have proven they are a force to be reckoned with. V.o.A. has been featured in the video games Skateboard Party 1-3, Snowboard Party 1-2 & Playbook. A feature length documentary on V.o.A. entitled “Punk Band” is out on all major outlets. The new full-length “Divided States” was released 8/5/22. The Video for Shinigami was just released & WON Chicago Indie Music Awards. And we are about to release another video for Division Complex.
VOLUNTEERS
VOODOO GLOW SKULLS
In their 24 years of existence, the Voodoo Glow Skulls have an impressive list of achievements. 9 albums, one million records sold, appearances in exotic locations like Brazil and Japan as well as the creation of a record store, record label, recording studio and a music venue attests to the remarkable creativity and energy of the band. Formed in 1988, Voodoo Glow Skulls meshed hardcore punk, traditional ska, tough guitar riffs and the Mexican music of their roots to create the prototype for the West Coast ska-core sound. Unflinchingly honest, their songs often used humor to comment on harsh political realities – from racial inequity to unrest overseas. Singing in both Spanish and English, Voodoo Glow Skulls’ bilingual musical tradition has been a hallmark of the band since they began.
The core of the band since the beginning has been the three Casillas brothers, Frank, Eddie and Jorge. With a list of accomplishments that might make some bands ready to slow their pace, the band shows no signs of slowing down. Voodoo Glow Skulls dubbed their sound “California street music” – a perfect description of their high octane mix of rock, punk, ska and hardcore.
Voodoo Glow Skulls 9th studio album “Break the Spell” was released on January 17th on Smelvis Records and is available now!
Current Line Up:
Eddie Casillas-Guitar
Frank Casillas-Vocals
Jorge Casillas-Bass
Vince Sollecito-Drums
Mark Bush-Trumpet
Dan Albert-Trombone
VOODOO JONES ACOUSTIC DUO
VOODOO JONES ACOUSTIC TRIO
VOODOO MONKEY CHILD
VOODOO ORGANIST
VOODOO PILOT
VORTIS
Vortis is an ultra-concentrated, old-school explosion of second wave punk rock ruckus. Their sub-two minute songs epitomize Chicago punk rock and feature all of the hooks with with none of the frills.
If playing the sub-sub-genre game, this Chicago three-piece belongs in the punk-before-industrialization section next to bands like Naked Raygun, Dwarves, and Hüsker Dü. This trio requires no coasts for their wave of punk rock, only those big throaty guitars and throat-shredding vocals with pointed messages anxiously crafted for the latest round of geopolitical oblivion.
VYLE of FLOSSTRADAMUS
W.W. LOWMAN
WACO BROTHERS
“I’ve never been able to find a live band in New York as consistently thrilling and funny and fun as the Waco Brothers.” —Author and former Chicagoan Sarah Vowell interview on the Chicagoist.
Ladies and gentlemen, quite possibly the best live rock band on the planet. We’ve seen them a hundred and sixty seven times, and the Waco Brothers never fail to entertain with their train wreck approach to country. Subtlety is for the weak, so they’ve chosen the path of optimum mayhem and tomfoolery. In their rollicking career, they have been called everything from the flagship act of the alternative country “movement” to pure butchery. Both are likely to be correct.
The line-up, in case you haven’t been paying attention: Jon Langford (Mekons, Pine Valley Cosmonauts), Joe Camarillo, Alan Doughty (Jesus Jones), Deano (Dollar Store, Wreck) and Tracy Dear (World’s Greatest Living Englishman).
In a world of corporate-sponsored tours by lame-o alt-rockers complaining about their hotel suites and “country” stars who owe more to Boston than Bakersfield, the Wacos go out every night and play as if their lives depended on it. Their shows at SXSW and CMJ are legendary, and every year threaten to actually collapse under the weight of their runaway brilliance. If you’re not drunk, sweaty and out of money at the end of one of their shows, then brother, we pity you.
“…and dancers of all stripes jumped into the uproar on the tiny platform of a stage, seemingly destroying the barrier between band and audience. As the last bits of the tumultuous sound faded away, the crowd picked up the slack, cheering with all their might. A feeling of exhilaration permeated the air, leaving all assembled smiling the knowing smile. They’d been to rock & roll nirvana, and life just couldn’t be any better.” —Austin Chronicle SXSW
Their mix of hellfire country and mournful punk truly inspire. They are working to save music so you don’t have to.
“The band’s songbook is filled with political parables fused to a lost highway aesthetic and loads of black humor… pass the bottle and turn up the jukebox.” —Time Out Chicago
“What makes the band a force to behold live is their refusal of subtlety. With three lead singers, a three-guitar lineup and a punk rock rhythm section, the band commits at a high level and rarely relents.” —The Daily Herald
“The Wacos infuse lefty outrage into rollicking roots songs that lambaste Bush, Christian conservatives, commercial radio, and society in general enough to please any political hardcore band.” —Onion A.V. Club
WAGON LOADS OF BONES
WAITING FOR SIGNAL
WALKER FEATURING AARON WEISTROP
WALLY DOGGER
WALRUS
WAR OF AGES
WAR SAW
WARBRINGER
In music, there are leaders and there are followers. For every blistering riff there is an imitator, for each impassioned bellow, a sound-alike. It is the challenge of the modern musician to take the finite set of notes upon which all music is built, and make it their own. WARBRINGER did not invent their own vein of metal. They were preceded by greats like Slayer, Exodus, Testament, Anthrax and the almighty Metallica – but over the course of their previous two albums, they have managed to construct songs that are equal parts ferocity and finesse, and in doing so, created a sound that is distinctly their own. With the release of Worlds Torn Asunder, WARBRINGER are poised to take their rightful place at the table alongside the big boys. The music on Worlds Torn Asunder was created in the studio but was borne of years of relentless touring. True road warriors, the members of WARBRINGER have lived their lives in a van together for months on end, playing an average of 300 shows a year since the release of their debut album, War Without End, in 2008. In the process they have built an organic, diehard fanbase, sharing the stage with such metal stalwarts as Exodus, Nile, Suicide Silence, Megadeth, Napalm Death, Suffocation, All Shall Perish, Hatebreed, Testament, Obituary, Overkill, Halford, Kreator and Nevermore.
VICTORIAN HALLS
VIDEO
VIEW TO A KILL
VILE DISPLAY OF HUMANITY
VINNY VEGAS
VINTAGE GRAMMA
VIOLET WINTER
VIOLETNESS
VIRULENCE FACTOR
STANKY POCKETS
VALIENT THORR
Valient Thorr combine high energy speed rock-n-roll, sweat drenched heavy metal, and ass-shaking punk gospel. With Total Universe Man, Valient Thorr lay down a meaty slab of rock AND roll that cannot be tamed. You won’t hear about this kind of action on the news in the United States. The true call has gone out to and has already hit countries like the Ukraine and Uzbekistan and the results have been Earth shattering! These dudes know how to take it to the streets! It’s the fervor that America needs! That’s the sheer power, energy, and attack that Valient Thorr have, Total Freedom, Total World, Total Sky, Total Package, Total Universe, Man!