MakeWar
Brooklyn gruff-melodic trio with big, aching choruses and an immigrant's-eye lyric sheet, made for the last-hour singalong slot, beers raised.
About MakeWar
MakeWar is a melodic punk band from Brooklyn, NY.
MakeWar is a punk trio based in Brooklyn, fronted by Venezuelan-born singer and guitarist Jose Prieto, alongside bassist Edwin Santacruz and drummer Alejandro Serritiello. The three have been touring and recording together for close to a decade.
They work in the gruff-vocal melodic punk tradition, pairing hoarse group choruses with lyrics about displacement, family and moving between countries. Prieto's songwriting also turns toward heartbreak and the harder stretches of daily life, treating the band's records as a way of working through them.
Across three albums, MakeWar's music has dealt directly with despair and mental health, functioning as a kind of catharsis for the band as much as for listeners. Their fourth album, A Paradoxical Theory of Change, marks a shift toward accepting change and reflecting on personal growth and resilience.
The band records for Fat Wreck Chords and has toured widely across the US and Europe, building its following through steady live dates that stretch across the better part of a decade rather than through a single scene or city.
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Questions about MakeWar
Where is MakeWar from?
MakeWar is from Brooklyn, NY.
Who is in MakeWar?
MakeWar is Jose Prieto, Edwin Santacruz and Alejandro Serritiello.
What was MakeWar's first album?
MakeWar's first album was MakeWar (2015). The latest is A Paradoxical Theory of Change (2024).
Is MakeWar on tour?
Yes. MakeWar has 2 shows listed, from Rutherford, NJ on Dec 4, 2026 to Cleveland Heights, OH on Dec 10, 2026.
What kind of music does MakeWar play?
MakeWar plays melodic punk and punk rock.
What festivals has MakeWar played before?
MakeWar has played The Fest 2026.