The new album, "The Future Is On Fire," captures a band
at full force: Faster, tighter, more powerful, and noticeably more melodic -
without sacrificing the rawness that defines them. On this record, WASTED
embrace their influences openly and without hesitation. Echoes of Dead
Kennedys, Dead Prez, Ennio Morricone, The Clash, Home Front, and Against Me!
surface throughout...BUT FROM THE VERY FIRST BEAT, THERE'S NO MISTAKING THAT
THIS IS WASTED. Their signature sound remains intact: Confrontational yet
catchy, aggressive yet thoughtful.
Lyrically, WASTED have long been known for their thought-provoking,
explicitly antifascist stance, and on "The Future Is On Fire" their
message feels more urgent and relevant than ever. The album confronts rising
authoritarianism, social decay, and political apathy with clarity and
conviction!
