Founded: 1990
Location: United States
Lagwagon is an American punk rock band originally from Goleta, California, just outside Santa Barbara. They formed in 1989, went on hiatus in 2000, and reunited several times over the years. Their name comes from the band's tour van, which can be seen on the back cover of their 1994 second album Trashed.
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"I had nothing to say, I couldn’t think of anything."
Many fans will view Lagwagon’s ninth album, 'Railer', as a return to form, but as frontman Joey Cape tells Daniel Cribb, he was “really worried” during its writing process.
"[I]t features the same existential angst as the band’s early days."
"I was really worried that it was not going to come out right."
In support of their forthcoming album, 'Railer'!
"Lagwagon never missed a beat, mixing maturity and boundless energy into a dynamic set."
"The crowd surfers and the stage divers were getting right into Lagwagon, the mosh a tangled entity writhing along with the music."
"I must admit that in the past I've been frustrated with the perception that our band is this 'silly' band."
They bring The Flatliners and Mixtape For The Drive along for the ride
Getting older means a better sound but a loss of energy.