![News Added May 18, 2016 Chicago's Weekend Nachos came into being in 2004, during a time when the North American underground metal and hardcore scene was thriving and commingling at an unredecented pace. The nascent influence of the Internet and social media had begun to allowthe little guys to build a countrywide (sometimes world-wide) following; […]](https://hasitleaked.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Weekend-Nachos-Apology-320x320.jpg "Weekend Nachos : Apology")
Chicago's Weekend Nachos came into being in 2004, during a time when the North American underground metal and hardcore scene was thriving and commingling at an unredecented pace. The nascent influence of the Internet and social media had begun to allowthe little guys to build a countrywide (sometimes world-wide) following; it seemed like everyone and their dog was going on tour or getting signed, and the relative ease of interacting with fans and setting up tours led to more and more bands getting their music out to the masses. This, of course, contributed to the scene becoming increasingly washed out and generic, as bands that never should have left the basement attempted to use the “metalcore” formula to make it big. This is exactly why bands like Weekend Nachos are so necessary.
At a time when everyone was playing it safe and trying to make it big, Weekend Nachos were not afraid to get violent. They play a caustic, ugly mix of punk, hardcore, and grindcore that never takes itself too seriously—but never lets up, either. Chances are that if you have even a passing familiarity with the American hardcore scene in the last 12 years, you know Weekend Nachos. The Illinois natives have put at least one release for every year since they started, and now, after countless shows on tons of tours, 15 official releases on almost as many labels, Weekend Nachos is ready to throw in the towel, and share its swansong with the world.
Their final album, Apology, is due out May 20th on Relapse Records. Given that it is now or never, I wanted to discuss the band’s history and their future plans with vocalist and founding member John Hoffman. Hit play on the exclusive, full-album stream below, and read all about the writing and passion that went into writing the brutish and frenzied final album from these already dearly departed Midwestern grinders.
