Stabbing Westward
Illinois band that carried industrial rock onto 1990s alt-rock radio with 'Shame' and 'Save Yourself,' setting Christopher Hall's anguished vocals over grinding synths.
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About Stabbing Westward
Stabbing Westward was started in 1985 in Macomb, Illinois, by singer Christopher Hall and keyboardist Walter Flakus. The band signed to Columbia and released Ungod in 1994, followed by Wither Blister Burn & Peel (1996) and Darkest Days (1998), the two records that took them onto mainstream rock radio. The songs set heartbreak and self-loathing against drum machines, distorted guitars and layered keyboards.
After a self-titled album in 2001 the group split. Hall and Flakus revived the name in the mid-2010s and returned with a new album, Chasing Ghosts, in 2022.
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What festivals is Stabbing Westward playing in 2027?
Stabbing Westward is booked at 1 festival we cover: Welcome to Rockville 2027.
Is Stabbing Westward playing Welcome to Rockville 2027?
Yes, Stabbing Westward is on the Welcome to Rockville 2027 lineup, May 6–9, 2027 at Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL. They play Saturday, May 8.
What kind of music does Stabbing Westward play?
Stabbing Westward plays rock.
When did Stabbing Westward form?
Stabbing Westward formed in Macomb in 1985.
What was Stabbing Westward's first album?
Stabbing Westward's first album was Ungod (1994). The latest is Wither ReWired (2026).