Wage War
Clean-chorus metalcore engineered for the big room, with breakdowns placed exactly where you want them. Ocala precision, radio ambition.
Where to see Wage War
- Dome at Toyota Oakdale TheatreTickets
- Starland BallroomTickets
- History TorontoTickets
- Buffalo RiverWorksTickets
- The Paramount in concert with NorthwellTickets
- The Fillmore Silver SpringTickets
- Franklin Music HallTickets
- The NorvaTickets
- Marathon Music WorksTickets
- The Fillmore CharlotteTickets
- Hard Rock Live OrlandoTickets
- Y Plas, Cardiff Students UnionTickets
- O2 Forum Kentish TownTickets
- O2 Ritz ManchesterTickets
- Galvanizers SWG3Tickets
- O2 Institute BirminghamTickets
- LE TRABENDO (Parc de la Villette)Tickets
- MelkwegTickets
- Slam Dunk Festival 2027Tickets
- THE HALL ZürichTickets
- Slam Dunk Festival 2027Tickets
- Dome at Toyota Oakdale TheatreTickets
- Starland BallroomTickets
- History TorontoTickets
- Buffalo RiverWorksTickets
- The Paramount in concert with NorthwellTickets
- The Fillmore Silver SpringTickets
- Franklin Music HallTickets
- The NorvaTickets
- Marathon Music WorksTickets
- The Fillmore CharlotteTickets
- Hard Rock Live OrlandoTickets
- Y Plas, Cardiff Students UnionTickets
- O2 Forum Kentish TownTickets
- O2 Ritz ManchesterTickets
- Galvanizers SWG3Tickets
- O2 Institute BirminghamTickets
- LE TRABENDO (Parc de la Villette)Tickets
- MelkwegTickets
- THE HALL ZürichTickets
About Wage War
Wage War is a metalcore band from Ocala, FL, formed in 2010.
Wage War started in Ocala, Florida in 2010 under the name Empires, briefly going by War Within before settling on Wage War. The original lineup included bassist Jordan Pierce and drummer David Rau, who left to teach; the band's current members are vocalist Briton Bond, guitarist and clean vocalist Cody Quistad, lead guitarist Seth Blake, bassist Chris Gaylord and drummer Stephen Kluesener.
The band self-released an EP, The Fall of Kings, in 2011 before signing to Fearless Records in 2015. Their debut album, Blueprints, followed that November, setting the template of down-tuned riffing and screamed verses giving way to Quistad's clean-sung choruses.
Fearless has released four more Wage War albums since: Deadweight in 2017, Pressure in 2019, Manic in 2021 and Stigma in 2024, alongside a second EP, It Calls Me by Name.
Touring has been steady and heavy-circuit specific, including full runs of the Vans Warped Tour and A Day to Remember's Self Help Festival, plus support slots for bands like August Burns Red, Chelsea Grin, I Prevail, Every Time I Die and Disturbed.
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What festivals is Wage War playing in 2027?
Wage War is booked at 1 festival we cover: Welcome to Rockville 2027.
Is Wage War on tour?
Yes. Wage War has 20 shows listed, from Wallingford, CT on Nov 13, 2026 to Dübendorf, Switzerland on Jun 8, 2027, plus 1 festival on the page above.
Is Wage War playing Welcome to Rockville 2027?
Yes, Wage War is on the Welcome to Rockville 2027 lineup, May 6–9, 2027 at Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL. They play Friday, May 7.
Where is Wage War from?
Wage War is from Ocala, FL.
Who is in Wage War?
Wage War is Seth Blake (guitar, background vocals), Briton Bond (lead vocals, guitar), Cody Quistad (lead vocals, guitar), Chris Gaylord (bass, background vocals) and Stephen Kluesener (drums).
When did Wage War form?
Wage War formed in Ocala in 2010.
What was Wage War's first album?
Wage War's first album was Blueprints (2015). The latest is Landfall (2026).
What kind of music does Wage War play?
Wage War plays metalcore.
What festivals has Wage War played before?
Wage War has played Sick New World Texas 2026, Aftershock 2026.