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Wage War in Concert
Wage War are the kind of hard rock band that isn't easily categorized. That starts with their influences: Although the band's chugging riffs and jackhammering drums take cues from modern music's heaviest names (including Slipknot, August Burns Red, and As I Lay Dying), the group are also known for pairing contrasting inspirations. Their brutal grooves often fuse hip-hop and metal in the way Korn is known for doing, and frontman Briton Bond's gruff, gravelly voice alternates with the more pristine melodic approach of guitarist/vocalist Cody Quistad.
Bond, Quistad, and guitarist/vocalist Seth Blake originally formed Wage War in Ocala, Florida, in 2010 under the moniker Empires. The trio, which was then working with a different rhythm section, even released an EP in 2011, The Fall of Kings.
After some lineup shuffling, the band changed their name in 2013 and, two years later, signed a deal with Fearless Records. Wage War's 2015 full-length debut for the label, Blueprints, and the 2017 album Deadweight were both co-produced by Andrew Wade and A Day to Remember's Jeremy McKinnon.
Deadweight especially illustrates their progression as a band, as it boasts more confident, emotional songwriting and variety in dynamics. In fact, Wage War continue that soul-searching on the 2019 single "Low" — a bruising song about feeling worn down by life — and via the 2018 singles "Johnny Cash (Stripped)" and "Gravity (Stripped)." The latter two are pared-down versions of songs that originally appeared on Deadweight, and they boast chiming guitars, restrained percussion, and delicate vocals.
Live, Wage War stir up ferocious mosh pits courtesy of Bond's commanding stage presence — he directs his low growls directly at the crowd to emphasize vocal power — and aggressive, thrashing playing.
Given this energy, the band are unsurprisingly road warriors who have done several stints on the Vans Warped Tour and opened for Of Mice & Men, August Burns Red, and A Day to Remember. Wage War are now ranked among the genre's biggest heavyweights, with spots in the lineup of the Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival and Welcome to Rockville 2019.
The opening bands were amazing. Wage War was perfect. I loved the lineup, I loved the set, I loved the energy. The venue was also what put it over the top because the venue was clean and organized. Perfect experience!
Seriously one of the best shows I've been to in a long time!! All performers were top notch!!
Super solid show. Crowd was rad. Music was awesome. Drinks were strong. Overall had a great time.
The concert was incredible, and the staff went above and beyond to ensure our safety, particularly during my daughter's first concert at age 9!
Wage War and Erra were absolutely incredible! I really enjoyed Thrown & Fame on Fire as well. The opening bands did a great job of boosting the vibe. The Revolution concert house has amazing acoustics; I really enjoy the sound at this concert house. My only complaint is the flooring in this venue DESTROYS my feet after standing for 4 hours. It’s pure concrete and needs a little cushion.
Great venue, great bands and awesome staff! We loved it!
Wage War was great. They put on the show that I expected of them. But, I did have one small problem with the show, I never saw the band! All I ever saw were silhouettes of some people on stage. There whole show could have been playback and I wouldn't have been able to tell. Where was the spotlights, or any front lighting at all? There was none and so all I saw were shadows strut around the stage. I know I'm paying to see a band perform but, call me picky now, I'd like to see that band too.
The only not so great part was that there seemed to be a lack of communication between the people checking tickets. One person told us to just stand up and wait by the ticket scanning area but when we got up there we were told to scan our tickets and go. We got our tickets scanned and just waited so maybe just like making sure everyone is on the same page. Other than that the night was great. Dominic was an amazing security worker. He was very aware of our surroundings and was on top of it with crowd surfers. He overall made the night so much more enjoyable!! All the other staff was great too!
The show was great, especially Wage War. We got there too late to see Fame on Fire, though, because the venue's "skip the line"passes we got said that the doors opened at 6:30, and when we got there at that time, FoF had already played. It did seem that the other acts that played were rushed, though, and there was little audience interaction. All that said, though, it was a really good show and I would definitely recommend it! Just get there a long time before the doors supposedly open...
kinda exactly as the title says. my friends and i are massive erra (and thrown) fans, so that was our primary motivation for coming to this show. we liked wage war enough to want to see them, but really we were just there for the support bands. of course, they were all phenomenal (as per usual), but wage war blew whatever expectations i had for them out of the water. their stage presence and energy was just awesome, and my friends and i had a fantastic time during their performance. i would absolutely see them again, and my appreciation for their music has drastically increased now that i’ve seen their live show. also, the fillmore was a great venue — clean, efficient, kind and responsive staff/security, good drinks, GREAT sound, AND there’s a taco bell cantina literally right next door which was incredibly convenient. i HIGHLY recommend seeing wage war (as well as erra and thrown), and i also recommend attending any future shows at the fillmore in silver spring if you’re in the general area.
These guys put on the best shows!!! The crowd always gets hyped they threw a dude up in a wheelchair to surf 🤘🏼 pretty awesome if you ask me 😜
I really have no complaints. It was my second concert, but my first metal concert. It was my bfs first concert altogether. Regardless, we both still enjoyed it and was worth all the traffic we had to fight through to get there. We will definitely be going to another concert down the road.
The sound in this venue was spot on! Everything sounded great, and everyone was safe. Thank you cant wait to be back as always
First time at the Fillmore. Awesome experience great venue clean inviting. The sound was amazing and Wage War show was astounding. Light show was great and again sound was amazing as was the performance
Wage war is awesome live! VIP experience was cool! They sound great live!
They always sound amazing and put on such a good show!!!
The show was absolutely unmatched. We saw Wage War as the main event. Fame on Fire, Thrown, and Erra were featured as openers. Everyone put on an incredible show! There was so much passion for their art and the crowd was incredible as well! The venue was incredibly clean. They offered a really good selection of drinks and food. The cocktails offered a discount for refilling the reusable cup, which I liked because it promoted sustainability!
Wage War was as great as I was hoping they would be, good sound and effects and great audience engagement. The rest of the lineup was really good as well.
I love the Wellmont venue. And Wage War didn’t disappoint. It was such a great show. We brought our 11 year old daughter and she had a blast.
First time seeing Wage War and they did not disappoint! Erra was amazing as always and Thrown and Fame on Fire really got the shows going! I’ll definitely go back to this venue
