American Headcharge -

Coming straight out of Minneapolis in 1997, American Headcharge was born of a meeting in a rehab facility, and they've found themselves back there more than once during their career. Their back catalogue of dysfunctions has included brawls, shotguns on stage, multiple arrests and smashing expensive equipment, though provides little reflection on the fact that they 'play the s**t out of their instruments and make brutally powerful music of uncommon distinction'. Photo credit M. Shawn Crahan.