Weekend Nachos
{{Short description|American powerviolence band}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=February 2024}}
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| origin = DeKalb, Illinois, U.S.
| genre = Powerviolence, hardcore punk, sludge metal
| years_active = {{start date|2004}}–{{end date|2017}}, 2023–present{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/weekendxnachos/posts/1049807148384417|title=Weekend Nachos – Timeline | Facebook|publisher=facebook.com|accessdate=July 20, 2016}}
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- Relapse
- Cowabunga
- Tooth Decay
- Force Fed
- A389
- Deep Six
- Regurgitated Semen
- Run for Cover
- Drugged Conscience}}
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| website = {{URL|https://www.facebook.com/weekendxnachos}}
| current_members = *Andy Nelson
- Brian Laude
- Drew Brown
- John Hoffman
| past_members = *E. Aaron Ross
- Adam Tomlinson
- Ronald Petzke
- Varg (Chris) Campos
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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.{{cite web|url=http://www.scenepointblank.com/reviews/weekend-nachos/torture/|title=Weekend Nachos – Torture | Review | Scene Point Blank | Music webzine | Reviews, features & news|publisher=scenepointblank.com|accessdate=July 20, 2016}} 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.{{cite web|title=EXCLUSIVE FREE MP3 OF WEEKEND NACHOS' "NIGHTS"|date=August 14, 2009 |url=http://www.metalsucks.net/2009/08/14/exclusive-free-mp3-of-weekend-nachos-nights/|publisher=Metal Sucks|accessdate=March 9, 2015}} The band released a third full-length album, titled Worthless, in 2011 via Relapse Records.{{cite web|last1=Keenan|first1=Sean|title=Weekend Nachos – Worthless|date=May 19, 2011 |url=http://www.trebuchet-magazine.com/weekend-nachos-worthless/|publisher=Trebuchet Magazine|accessdate=March 9, 2015}}{{cite web|last1=Physioc|first1=Luke|title=Interview with John Hoffman of Weekend Nachos|url=http://www.lukephysioc.com/blog/interview-john-hoffman-weekend-nachos/|accessdate=March 9, 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://www.punknews.org/review/10728/weekend-nachos-worthless|title=Weekend Nachos – Worthless | Punknews.org|date=November 11, 2011 |publisher=punknews.org|accessdate=July 20, 2016}}{{cite web|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/cdreviews/worthless/|title=CD Reviews – Worthless Weekend Nachos – Blabbermouth.net|date=June 20, 2011 |publisher=blabbermouth.net|accessdate=July 20, 2016}}{{cite web|url=http://blowthescene.com/reviews/weekend-nachos-worthless-review.html|title=Weekend Nachos Worthless Review | Blow The Scene|date=May 9, 2011 |publisher=blowthescene.com|accessdate=July 20, 2016}} The band then released a 12-inch EP titled Bleed via Relapse Records.{{cite web|url=http://blowthescene.com/interviews/weekend-nachos-interview.html|title=Weekend Nachos Interview | Blow The Scene|date=June 20, 2011 |publisher=blowthescene.com|accessdate=July 20, 2016}} Also in 2011, the band released a 7-inch EP titled Black Earth via A389 recordings.{{cite web|title=New Weekend Nachos, Ancient Shores & Full of Hell MP3s|url=http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2011/01/new_weekend_nac.html|publisher=Brooklyn Vegan|accessdate=March 3, 2015}} The band released a split EP with Lack of Interest in 2012 via Deep Six Records.{{cite web |last=Nief |first=Todd |date=April 23, 2012 |title=Interview: John Hoffman of Weekend Nachos |url=http://www.invisibleoranges.com/2012/04/interview-john-hoffman-of-weekend-nachos/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120426033453/http://www.invisibleoranges.com/2012/04/interview-john-hoffman-of-weekend-nachos/ |archive-date=April 26, 2012 |accessdate=March 3, 2015 |website=Invisible Oranges}} In 2013, the band released their fourth full-length album, titled Still via Relapse Records.{{cite web|title=Weekend Nachos To Release New Outing "Still" In November|date=August 18, 2013 |url=http://www.theprp.com/2013/08/18/news/weekend-nachos-to-release-new-outing-still-in-november/|publisher=The PRP|accessdate=March 9, 2015}}{{cite web|last1=Luedtke|first1=Christopher|title=Album Review: WEEKEND NACHOS Still|date=November 8, 2013 |url=http://www.metalinjection.net/reviews/album-review-weekend-nachos-still|publisher=Metal Injection|accessdate=March 9, 2015}}{{cite web|last1=Dick|first1=Chris|title=STREAMING: Weekend Nachos "Still"|date=November 4, 2013 |url=http://www.decibelmagazine.com/featured/streaming-weekend-nachos-still/|publisher=Decibel Magazine|accessdate=March 9, 2015}}{{cite web|last1=Pessaro|first1=Fred|title=Weekend Nachos Say "You're Not Punk"|date=October 10, 2013 |url=http://noisey.vice.com/blog/weekend-nachos-still-youre-not-punk|publisher=Vice|accessdate=March 9, 2015}}{{cite web|last1=Cimarusti|first1=Luca|title=Weekend Nachos ready the release of their new LP, open for Obituary|date=October 17, 2013 |url=http://www.chicagoreader.com/Bleader/archives/2013/10/17/weekend-nachos-ready-the-release-of-their-new-lp-open-for-obituary|publisher=Chicago Reader|accessdate=March 9, 2015}}{{cite web|last1=Chadwick|first1=Dylan|title=Review: Weekend Nachos – Still|url=http://www.slugmag.com/articles/6796/Weekend-Nachos.html|publisher=Slug Magazine|accessdate=March 9, 2015}}{{cite web|title=Album Review: Weekend Nachos – "Still"|url=http://newnoisemagazine.com/album-review-weekend-nachos-still/|website=New Noise Magazine|accessdate=March 9, 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://metalmouth.net/2013/11/stream-the-new-album-from-weekend-nachos/|title=Stream The New Album From WEEKEND NACHOS – METALMOUTH|publisher=metalmouth.net|accessdate=July 20, 2016}}
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.{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/weekendxnachos/posts/1049807148384417|title=Weekend Nachos – Timeline | Facebook|publisher=facebook.com|accessdate=July 20, 2016}}
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.{{cite web|url=https://lambgoat.com/news/40861/weekend-nachos-reunite-in-chicago-for-17-song-set-watch-the-full-show-here/|title=Weekend Nachos reunite in Chicago for 17-song set, watch the full show here|publisher=lambgoat.com|accessdate=November 19, 2016}}
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){{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/weekendxnachos/posts/1049807148384417|title=Weekend Nachos – Timeline | Facebook|publisher=facebook.com|accessdate=July 20, 2016}}
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)