Weekend Nachos Explained

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

History

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.^[20]

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.^[21]

Discography

Studio albums

• Punish and Destroy (2007, Cowabunga Records)
• Unforgivable (2009, Relapse Records)
• Worthless (2011, Relapse Records)
• Still (2013, Relapse Records)
• Apology (2016, Relapse Records)^[22]

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)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Weekend Nachos – Timeline | Facebook. facebook.com. July 20, 2016.
2. Web site: Weekend Nachos – Torture | Review | Scene Point Blank | Music webzine | Reviews, features & news. scenepointblank.com. July 20, 2016.
3. Web site: EXCLUSIVE FREE MP3 OF WEEKEND NACHOS' "NIGHTS". August 14, 2009 . Metal Sucks. March 9, 2015.
4. Web site: Keenan. Sean. Weekend Nachos – Worthless. May 19, 2011 . Trebuchet Magazine. March 9, 2015.
5. Web site: Physioc. Luke. Interview with John Hoffman of Weekend Nachos. March 9, 2015.
6. Web site: Weekend Nachos – Worthless | Punknews.org. November 11, 2011 . punknews.org. July 20, 2016.
7. Web site: CD Reviews – Worthless Weekend Nachos – Blabbermouth.net. June 20, 2011 . blabbermouth.net. July 20, 2016.
8. Web site: Weekend Nachos Worthless Review | Blow The Scene. May 9, 2011 . blowthescene.com. July 20, 2016.
9. Web site: Weekend Nachos Interview | Blow The Scene. June 20, 2011 . blowthescene.com. July 20, 2016.
10. Web site: New Weekend Nachos, Ancient Shores & Full of Hell MP3s. Brooklyn Vegan. March 3, 2015.
11. Web site: Nief . Todd . April 23, 2012 . Interview: John Hoffman of Weekend Nachos . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20120426033453/http://www.invisibleoranges.com/2012/04/interview-john-hoffman-of-weekend-nachos/ . April 26, 2012 . March 3, 2015 . Invisible Oranges.
12. Web site: Weekend Nachos To Release New Outing "Still" In November. August 18, 2013 . The PRP. March 9, 2015.
13. Web site: Luedtke. Christopher. Album Review: WEEKEND NACHOS Still. November 8, 2013 . Metal Injection. March 9, 2015.
14. Web site: Dick. Chris. STREAMING: Weekend Nachos "Still". November 4, 2013 . Decibel Magazine. March 9, 2015.
15. Web site: Pessaro. Fred. Weekend Nachos Say "You're Not Punk". October 10, 2013 . Vice. March 9, 2015.
16. Web site: Cimarusti. Luca. Weekend Nachos ready the release of their new LP, open for Obituary. October 17, 2013 . Chicago Reader. March 9, 2015.
17. Web site: Chadwick. Dylan. Review: Weekend Nachos – Still. Slug Magazine. March 9, 2015.
18. Web site: Album Review: Weekend Nachos – "Still". New Noise Magazine. March 9, 2015.
19. Web site: Stream The New Album From WEEKEND NACHOS – METALMOUTH. metalmouth.net. July 20, 2016.
20. Web site: Weekend Nachos – Timeline | Facebook. facebook.com. July 20, 2016.
21. Web site: Weekend Nachos reunite in Chicago for 17-song set, watch the full show here. lambgoat.com. November 19, 2016.
22. Web site: Weekend Nachos – Timeline | Facebook. facebook.com. July 20, 2016.