Album Type : Full Length
Date Released : 11/11/2013
Label : Relapse Records
STILL, album track listing :
1). Sickened No More 00:44
2). No idols and No Heroes 01:41
3). S.C.A.B. 01:35
4). Satan Sucker 01:36
5). Late Night Walks 01:00
6). Watch You Suffer 03:26
7). Wolves 01:42
8). You’re Not Punk 00:58
9). Ignore 01:36
10). Yes Way 01:47
11). Broken Mirroe 01:42
12). Still 03:51
Bio :
Despite their misleadingly amiable moniker, Weekend Nachos happens to be
one of the most unnervingly aggressive and pissed-off bands to emerge within
the last decade. The band- featuring Aaron Ross, John Hoffman, Varg Campos, and
Brian Laude-hails from Chicago, IL and creates a distinctive squall of sound
that Decibel Magazine aptly describes as “a muscular hardcore paean to hatred.”
After several vicious EPs and split releases, Weekend Nachos unleashed their debut record, Punish and Destroy, in 2007 on Regurgitated Semen Records. Off the strength of this album, Weekend Nachos soon began to attract a loyal following and gain the attention of many notable audiences through their relentless touring and furious live shows. After the release of 2008’s self-titled EP on Drugged Conscience, the band was signed to Relapse Records.
Since the release of 2010's Worthless, Weekend Nachos has toured relentlessly, performing at such notable festivals as Rain Fest 2012 and Obscene Extreme 2012, as well as performing shows with Converge, Municipal Waste, and Cough.Combining elements from all areas of extreme music – from powerviolence to sludge – Weekend Nachos is undoubtedly one of the most vicious acts in the underground metal scene. According to Weekend Nachos vocalist John Hoffman, “There’s definitely no formula to our songwriting. We just operate by riffs, tones and volume.” This objective is immediately evident on each of the band’s records and allows Weekend Nachos to remain a refreshingly consistent act who still manages to keep its audience on their toes. So crank that volume, get angry, and grab some snacks: Weekend Nachos isn’t going away any time soon
After several vicious EPs and split releases, Weekend Nachos unleashed their debut record, Punish and Destroy, in 2007 on Regurgitated Semen Records. Off the strength of this album, Weekend Nachos soon began to attract a loyal following and gain the attention of many notable audiences through their relentless touring and furious live shows. After the release of 2008’s self-titled EP on Drugged Conscience, the band was signed to Relapse Records.
Since the release of 2010's Worthless, Weekend Nachos has toured relentlessly, performing at such notable festivals as Rain Fest 2012 and Obscene Extreme 2012, as well as performing shows with Converge, Municipal Waste, and Cough.Combining elements from all areas of extreme music – from powerviolence to sludge – Weekend Nachos is undoubtedly one of the most vicious acts in the underground metal scene. According to Weekend Nachos vocalist John Hoffman, “There’s definitely no formula to our songwriting. We just operate by riffs, tones and volume.” This objective is immediately evident on each of the band’s records and allows Weekend Nachos to remain a refreshingly consistent act who still manages to keep its audience on their toes. So crank that volume, get angry, and grab some snacks: Weekend Nachos isn’t going away any time soon
The Band :
Aaron Ross
John Hoffman
Varg Campos
Brian Laude
Review :
Chicago Power Violence merchants
Weekend Nachos return with a suitably loud bang on new album 'Still' (again on
Relapse), and unsurprisingly it sounds like it was recorded in the middle of a
gang fight. Just like West Side Story, but with Power Violence. Actually, put
that film on mute and play this over it. I bet that's absolutely fucking
amazing, and in no way at all a complete waste of your time.
Know what I'm gonna do later. It's called
'West Side Nachos', and you're welcome.
I immediately want to single out 'S.C.A.B.' for the furious slice of fury
that it furiously is. Initially starting out as straight bonkers punk metal
brutality, it blossoms into a tremendous HxC pit baiter at the end. So much
chug per square inch. More chug than pug memes. That's right, I'm calling out
pug memes, bitchez. Try to stop me.
It's immediately followed by 'Satan Sucker', which goes for the artery
in your neck with teeth bared. Their riffs continue to be deeper than deep, and
razor sharp. For a bunch of dudes that always come across in interviews as
being pretty chill, they sure sound on record like they want to rip your
traitorous heart out.
'Watch
You Suffer' denies the accumulation of scene points (as Weekend Nachos also
do) by clocking in at a practically Genesis-standard for Power Violence 3
minutes +. Their ability to channel pure and undiluted aggression is
staggering, and their breakdowns are built like tanks. More traditional in
nature than some modern stagnant deathcore / whatever stuff, but packing way
more heat. Kicking it real in the old skool style.
'Yes
Way' is another standout cut that features some great bouncing beats and
riffs to match. Brimming with punk attitude and mean vox, and more breakdowns
that could affect your contents insurance if it were discovered that you were
keeping them in your house. Honestly, it's so heavy at times that it hurts.
Weekend Nachos breathe new life into
their continued campaign of brutality here with the release of 'Still', and
will probably embark on some world conquering tour in the near future like the
tarmac warriors that they are. A truly vital band in every sense, and a more
than worthy addition to the PV section of your record collection. Go pick it up
today.
Words by : Matt Fitton
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