Wargasm (band)
Wargasm (stylised as 𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐆𝐀𝐒𝐌) are a British electronic rock duo from London. Formed in 2018 by English musician Sam Matlock and Northern Irish model and photographer Milkie Way, they have released 11 solo singles and four collaborative singles. "Alternative Press" listed them as a defining part of the 2020s wave of nu metal, and "NME" listed them as one of 2021's essential emerging artists. History. Sam Matlock and Milkie Way had first met when Way was working as a concert photographer, and photographed Matlock's previous band Dead!. After the 2018 disbandment of Dead!, Matlock approached Way , who was working as a model in Tokyo at the time, to begin a new project. This led to the formation of Wargasm, taking their name from the L7 song of the same name. At first the pair began writing pop punk songs, however by the time they released their debut single "Post Modern Rhapsody" was released on 22 August 2019, they had departed from this sound. The played their first live performance the following week. On 6 November, they released the single "God Of War". On 20 February 2020, they released the single "Gold Gold Gold". The following day , they released a cover of "Lapdance" by N.E.R.D. On 5 June they released the single "Spit". On 3 September it was announced that their song "God of War" would be used as the theme for "NXT UK". On 26 September, they released the single "Backyard Bastards", a music video was then released for the song on 5 October. On 14 November, they released the single "Rage All Over". On 23 April 2021, they released the single "Your Patron Saints". On 14 June, they released the single "Pyro Pyro". On 19 June, they performed at the 2021 Download Festival Pilot. On  20 August, they released the single "Salma Hayek". On the same day, Kerrang! released a video of them performing for their "K! Pit" live series. On 27 August, they performed at the 2021 Reading and Leeds Festivals on Friday and Saturday respectively. On 30 August, they performed at ALT+LDN festival. They were featured on Death Blooms' single "Shut Up", which was released on 31 August 2021. Their debut UK headline tour will take place between 17 and 24 November 2021. Following the band's performance at Scala on 5 November 2021, band member Sam Matlock was allegedly assaulted by security  staff. A complaint was filed with Security Industry Authority. The band has indicated they no longer consider the club a safe venue, especially for women. On 7 January 2022, Wargasm announced they will be supporting fellow UK band Neck Deep’s 2022 UK tour. On 16 March 2022, Wargasm announced they will be supporting Limp Bizkit on their North American "Still Sucks" tour. Musical style and influences. Critics have categorised the band's music as electro-punk, post-hardcore and nu metal. Their music makes use of elements of riot grrrl, heavy metal, dubstep, screamo, pop, electronic and hip hop  music. NME writer Ali Shutler described their music "cyberpunk". Their music often makes use of screamed vocals, electronic and psychedelic sounds, aggressive guitar riffs, and distorted bass. Songs often feature Matlock and Way trading off vocals duties mid verse. "Alternative Press" writer Giedre Matulaityte described their music as an "eclectic blend of punk/riot grrrl attitude, hardcore energy, grunge pessimism and murky nü-metal groove", and Ali Cooper described them as "If you take all the limitless energy of a pulsing nightclub and throw it into the pit". "Metal Hammer" writer Yasmine Summan described it as "catchy nu metal riffs , throw in a bit of riot grrrl flare and wash it down with a healthy dosage of post-apocalyptic angst" and Jack Saunders described them as "the Prodigy and Slipknot at the same time." They have cited influences including L7, Limp Bizkit, Loathe, SHVPES and Poppy. When asked on an interview with "Fred Perry clothing" what songs' lyrics inspired them, Matlock answered "Custer" by Slipknot and Way answered "Smack A B*tch - Remix" by Ashnikko.