Introduction

Wage War is an American metalcore band from Ocala, Florida founded in 2010. The band consists of Cody Quistad (vocals), Chris Gaylord (guitar), Stephen Kluesener (bass) and Grant McFarland (drums).

History

Wage War formed in 2010 in Ocala, Florida when Quistad and Gaylord started writing songs together. They enlisted Kluesener and began recording their first EP, titled “The Aftermath” in 2011. The EP was released independently in 2012 and was well-received by the local metal scene. Encouraged by the positive response to their music, they began to tour throughout the United States.

Rise to Fame

The band released their debut album “Blueprints” in 2015 via Fearless Records. The album was met with critical acclaim and peaked at number 3 on the US Billboard Hard Rock chart. The singles “Stitch” and “Alive” were successful and the band began to tour extensively. In 2017 they released the album “Deadweight” which saw them collaborating with artists such as Falling In Reverse, Memphis May Fire, and August Burns Red.

Influences and Style

Wage War has been influenced by a variety of metal acts such as Parkway Drive, Trivium, Misery Signals and Killswitch Engage. Their music is characterized by its use of heavy breakdowns, melodic choruses and aggressive vocals. They have also incorporated elements of other genres such as pop punk and post-hardcore into their sound.

Legacy

Wage War has become one of the most successful metalcore bands in the world. They have toured extensively throughout the United States and Europe and have performed at festivals such as Download Festival and Vans Warped Tour. Their albums have been praised by fans and critics alike and they remain one of the most popular metalcore bands today.