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Weekend Nachos

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Weekend Nachos
OriginDeKalb, Illinois, U.S.
GenresPowerviolence, hardcore punk, sludge metal
Years active2004 (2004)–2017 (2017), 2023–present[1]
Labels
  • Relapse
  • Cowabunga
  • Tooth Decay
  • Force Fed
  • A389
  • Deep Six
  • Regurgitated Semen
  • Run for Cover
  • Drugged Conscience
Members
  • Andy Nelson
  • Brian Laude
  • Drew Brown
  • John Hoffman
Past members
  • E. Aaron Ross
  • Adam Tomlinson
  • Ronald Petzke
  • Varg (Chris) Campos
Websitewww.facebook.com/weekendxnachos

Weekend Nachos is an American powerviolence band from DeKalb, Illinois.

History

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Weekend Nachos began in 2004, after releasing a collection of demos that they had recorded. The band released their debut EP Torture the following year via Tooth Decay Records.[2] In 2006, the band recorded and released a split album with the band Chronic Bleeding Syndrome via Force Fed Records. In 2007, the band released their debut full-length album titled Punish and Destroy via Cowabunga Records. They released their second full-length album, titled Unforgivable, in 2009 via Relapse Records.[3] The band released a third full-length album, titled Worthless, in 2011 via Relapse Records.[4][5][6][7][8] The band then released a 12-inch EP titled Bleed via Relapse Records.[9] Also in 2011, the band released a 7-inch EP titled Black Earth via A389 recordings.[10] The band released a split EP with Lack of Interest in 2012 via Deep Six Records.[11] In 2013, the band released their fourth full-length album, titled Still via Relapse Records.[12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19]

On January 1, 2016, Weekend Nachos announced via Facebook that they would be retiring as a band. The band simultaneously announced various tour dates, as well as the title of their fifth and final album, "Apology.", to be released in May 2016, via Relapse Records, Cosmic Note and Deep Six Records.[1]

Weekend Nachos played their last show on January 14, 2017, at Subterranean in Chicago, IL. The band reunited on November 18, 2023, at The Metro in Chicago, opening for Harm's Way on the Common Suffering record release show along with All Out War, Fleshwater, Ingrown and Jivebomb. This came along with additional reunion shows for 2024.[20]

Discography

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Studio albums

  • Punish and Destroy (2007, Cowabunga Records)
  • Unforgivable (2009, Relapse Records)
  • Worthless (2011, Relapse Records)
  • Still (2013, Relapse Records)
  • Apology (2016, Relapse Records)[1]

EPs, demos and splits

  • Demo #1 (2004)
  • Torture (2005, Tooth Decay Records)
  • Weekend Nachos / Chronic Bleeding Syndrome – It's A Wonderful Life (2006, Force Fed Records)
  • Bleed (2010, Relapse Records)
  • Black Earth (2011, A389 Recordings)
  • Weekend Nachos / Lack of Interest (2012, Deep Six Records)
  • Watch You Suffer (2012, A389 Recordings)
  • Weekend Nachos / Wojczech – Live At Fluff Fest (2014, Regurgitated Semen Records)
  • Weezer Nachos (2015, Run For Cover Records)

Compilations

  • Two Things At Once (2011, Cowabunga Records)

Miscellaneous

  • Untitled (2008, Drugged Conscience Records)
  • Punish and Destroy / Torture (2008, Regurgitated Semen Records)
  • High Pressure (2015, Blast For Humanity Records)

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Weekend Nachos – Timeline | Facebook". facebook.com. Retrieved July 20, 2016.
  2. ^ "Weekend Nachos – Torture | Review | Scene Point Blank | Music webzine | Reviews, features & news". scenepointblank.com. Retrieved July 20, 2016.
  3. ^ "EXCLUSIVE FREE MP3 OF WEEKEND NACHOS' "NIGHTS"". Metal Sucks. August 14, 2009. Retrieved March 9, 2015.
  4. ^ Keenan, Sean (May 19, 2011). "Weekend Nachos – Worthless". Trebuchet Magazine. Retrieved March 9, 2015.
  5. ^ Physioc, Luke. "Interview with John Hoffman of Weekend Nachos". Retrieved March 9, 2015.
  6. ^ "Weekend Nachos – Worthless | Punknews.org". punknews.org. November 11, 2011. Retrieved July 20, 2016.
  7. ^ "CD Reviews – Worthless Weekend Nachos – Blabbermouth.net". blabbermouth.net. June 20, 2011. Retrieved July 20, 2016.
  8. ^ "Weekend Nachos Worthless Review | Blow The Scene". blowthescene.com. May 9, 2011. Retrieved July 20, 2016.
  9. ^ "Weekend Nachos Interview | Blow The Scene". blowthescene.com. June 20, 2011. Retrieved July 20, 2016.
  10. ^ "New Weekend Nachos, Ancient Shores & Full of Hell MP3s". Brooklyn Vegan. Retrieved March 3, 2015.
  11. ^ Nief, Todd (April 23, 2012). "Interview: John Hoffman of Weekend Nachos". Invisible Oranges. Archived from the original on April 26, 2012. Retrieved March 3, 2015.
  12. ^ "Weekend Nachos To Release New Outing "Still" In November". The PRP. August 18, 2013. Retrieved March 9, 2015.
  13. ^ Luedtke, Christopher (November 8, 2013). "Album Review: WEEKEND NACHOS Still". Metal Injection. Retrieved March 9, 2015.
  14. ^ Dick, Chris (November 4, 2013). "STREAMING: Weekend Nachos "Still"". Decibel Magazine. Retrieved March 9, 2015.
  15. ^ Pessaro, Fred (October 10, 2013). "Weekend Nachos Say "You're Not Punk"". Vice. Retrieved March 9, 2015.
  16. ^ Cimarusti, Luca (October 17, 2013). "Weekend Nachos ready the release of their new LP, open for Obituary". Chicago Reader. Retrieved March 9, 2015.
  17. ^ Chadwick, Dylan. "Review: Weekend Nachos – Still". Slug Magazine. Retrieved March 9, 2015.
  18. ^ "Album Review: Weekend Nachos – "Still"". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved March 9, 2015.
  19. ^ "Stream The New Album From WEEKEND NACHOS – METALMOUTH". metalmouth.net. Retrieved July 20, 2016.
  20. ^ "Weekend Nachos reunite in Chicago for 17-song set, watch the full show here". lambgoat.com. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
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