Wage War Tour Dates and Upcoming Concerts
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On tour
Yes
Followers
235,445
Category
Metalcore, Metal
Concerts
Apr
27
Sick New World 2024
Las Vegas
Tickets
Apr
28
Revel
Albuquerque
Tickets
Apr
30
Arvest Bank Theater
Kansas City
Tickets
May
01
Val Air Ballroom
West Des Moines
Tickets
May
03
EPIC Event Center
Green Bay
Tickets
May
04
The Rust Belt
East Moline
Tickets
May
05
The Astro
Omaha
Tickets
May
07
The Sylvee
Madison
Tickets
May
08
GLC Live at 20 Monroe
Grand Rapids
Tickets
May
10
Wind Creek Event Center
Bethlehem
Tickets
May
12
Welcome to Rockville 2024
Daytona Beach
Tickets
May
14
The NorVa
Norfolk
Tickets
May
15
The Ritz
Raleigh
Tickets
May
17
Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
Indianapolis
Tickets
May
18
Pointfest 2024
Maryland Heights
Tickets
May
19
Sonic Temple Festival 2024
Columbus
Tickets
About Wage War
If you think that you've already heard it all when it comes to heavy music, you just haven't heard Wage War. The group -- which is composed of vocalist Briton Bond, guitarist/vocalist Cody Quistad, guitarist Seth Blake, bassist Chris Gaylord and drummer Stephen Kluesener -- formed in Ocala, Florida, in 2013 and instantly started playing all over the area, quickly getting signed to Fearless Records the old fashioned way: By sending a song to the label. From there the group linked up with the production team of Andrew Wade (Neck Deep, Motionless In White) and A Day To Remember vocalist Jeremy McKinnon who produced their 2015 debut Blueprints together and returned to produce the sophomore full-length Deadweight, which the band started writing immediately after they finished their debut. "I'm very proud of Blueprints but a lot of those songs were written seven years ago so who we are as people and musicians these days is drastically different," Quistad explains -- and a listen to Deadweight confirms that statement. "I think a big strength of this new record is the continuity of sitting in a room together and playing instead of trying to send files back and forth," he continues. "We were truly grinding out songs and I think this album still sounds like Wage War but at the same it has some of our most melodic moments as well as some of the heaviest." The latter is evidenced on songs like "Stitch" which is certain to incite frenzied mosh pits for years to come and displays an aggression that the band have only hinted at in the past. "We really tried to not overthink things on this record and just do whatever worked for the song, even if it was something that people might not necessarily expect," Quistad says. For this reason the band decided it made sense to enlist the aforementioned producers who truly understood Wage War on a deep level. "There were so many early mornings and late nights making this record and it was such a pleasure to work with Andrew and Jeremy again because you could tell that they really cared about it and would go to any ends to make it the best that it could be." From the explosive production to the alternately screamed and sung vocals of "Don't Let Me Fade Away," all seven of the people involved in the making of TBA worked as one unit in working toward the same collective goal. Lyrically, Deadweight sees the band exploring both personal to political issues in a way that's as raw and honest as the music that supports them. "This record is very much a snapshot of the past year; we are all very positive people but in 2016 we went through so much from seeing the world for the first time to scraping the bottom at some point emotionally or with relationships," Quistad admits. From 3 a.m. run-ins with refugees in Europe to flying home only to be confronted with the aftermath of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, there was no shortage of content to draw from this time around. "We didn't hold anything back when it came to this record, so hopefully it's as therapeutic for listeners as it was for us." In a heavy music scene that's increasingly formulaic, Wage War pride themselves on the fact that they listen to a diverse range of music. "I'm a big fan of country music which surprises a lot of people and other guitarist Seth is really into pop music," Quistad explains. "We have an appreciation for all kinds of stuff and I think that all of it bleeds into the album in some way even if it's not always blatant." Take the song "Johnny Cash" which recalls the country tradition of paying homage to a pioneer of a genre while still retaining the heaviness of the act. "We get called metalcore a lot but we've never pledged allegiance to any genre because we always want to do something beyond that in the sense that we just listen to what we love and try to incorporate that into Wage War." More than anything though, the band can't wait to get back on the road and start playing the songs from Deadweight live. "We played three hometown shows at the end of last year where we would include a new song and it was so cool to see the crowd react to the new material," Quistad says – and it's obvious that palpable excitement goes both ways. "This album is the truest representation of Wage War in the sense that we wanted to put every part of us under the microscope and come up with something that we're not only proud of but also encompasses what we want to be as a band and the kind of musical statement we want to lay down," he summarizes. "I would say this is a defining album for our band." Second album Deadweight featuring 'Witness' available now on Fearless Records. Watch the new 'Witness' music video and listen to the album at wagewarband.com!
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Genres
Metalcore, Metal
Band members
Stephen Kluesener - Drums @SJ_Kluesener, Seth Blake - Guitar @sethwagewar, Chris Gaylord - Bass @chriswarreng, Briton Bond - Vocals @briton_bond, Cody Quistad - Guitar Vocals @codyquistad
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What fans are saying
Kinzie
The boys were fricken amazing! The energy they brought to the stage, the sound, everything about this was amazing! I’m so glad I got to see them again and this time I knew who they were 😂 new fan but very pleased! Even my best friend who had no clue who they were was rockin out and is now obsessed!!
The Pavilion At Toyota Music Factory
Irving, TX
Aug 14, 2022
Jo C
I hadn't heard of Wage War before seeing them open for ADTR and I was honestly blown away by how good they were and how easily their music transitioned into a more intimate acoustic sound. I've had the Stripped Sessions on repeat for a while now. I'd love to see them again, both their normal metal and this acoustic sound.
North Charleston Performing Arts Center
North Charleston, SC
Dec 02, 2022
David
The band was great, always. I’m going to see them the next time they come near to Austin or SA. But the decision to move the show a couple of hours earlier because of weather screwed a lot of people out of seeing the show. My friends missed most the show because of the last minute announcement
Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheater
Austin, TX
Apr 22, 2024
Jeremy
This Wage War concert was definitely the best show I have ever been to in my life. Really nice guys and super talented. I took my 12 year son to this as his first Metal show ever and he had a blast. We didn't want the show to end. I can't wait to see them again.
Lincoln Theatre
Raleigh, NC
Apr 26, 2022
Will
The concert itself was excellent and all the bands KILLED it! However, The Castle (venue) seemed to be a little overcrowded, and there were railings in the middle of the venue, so it was difficult to move, dance, mosh, etc. Other than that, it was a night Ill definitely remember for a while!
Castle Theatre
Bloomington, IL
May 14, 2022
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Wage War Tour Cities
Grand Rapids, MI
Green Bay, WI
Albuquerque, NM
Kansas City, MO
Raleigh, NC
Norfolk, VA
Maryland Heights, MO
Columbus, OH
Indianapolis, IN
Daytona Beach, FL
Omaha, NE
Las Vegas, NV
East Moline, IL
West Des Moines, IA
Madison, WI
Bethlehem, PA
Frequently Asked Questions About Wage War
Concerts & Tour Date Information
Is Wage War on tour?
Yes, Wage War is currently on tour. If you’re interested in attending an upcoming
Wage War concert, make sure to grab your tickets in advance. The Wage War tour
is scheduled for 16 dates across 16 cities. Get
information on all upcoming tour dates and tickets for 2024-2025 with Hypebot.
How many upcoming tour dates is Wage War scheduled to play?
Wage War is scheduled to play 16 shows between 2024-2025. Buy
concert tickets to a nearby show through Hypebot.
When does the Wage War tour start?
Wage War’s tour starts Apr 27, 2024 and ends on May 19, 2024.
They will play 16 cities; their most recent concert was held in
Las Vegas at Las Vegas Festival Grounds and their next upcoming concert
will be in Green Bay at EPIC Event Center.
What venues is Wage War performing at?
As part of the Wage War tour, Wage War is scheduled to play across the following
venues and cities:
2024 Tour Dates:
Apr 27 - Las Vegas,
NV @ Las Vegas Festival Grounds
Apr 28 - Albuquerque,
NM @ Revel
Apr 30 - Kansas City,
MO @ Arvest Bank Theater
May 01 - West Des Moines,
IA @ Val Air Ballroom
May 03 - Green Bay,
WI @ EPIC Event Center
May 04 - East Moline,
IL @ The Rust Belt
May 05 - Omaha,
NE @ The Astro
May 07 - Madison,
WI @ The Sylvee
May 08 - Grand Rapids,
MI @ GLC Live at 20 Monroe
May 10 - Bethlehem,
PA @ Wind Creek Event Center
May 12 - Daytona Beach,
FL @ Daytona International Speedway
May 14 - Norfolk,
VA @ The NorVa
May 15 - Raleigh,
NC @ The Ritz
May 17 - Indianapolis,
IN @ Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
May 18 - Maryland Heights,
MO @ Hollywood Casino
May 19 - Columbus,
OH @ Historic Crew Stadium