We Must Dismantle All This

This summer, hardcore punk is taking over CU. We Must Dismantle All This (WMDAT), a local band from Urbana, is in the midst of kicking off a summer tour designed solely for rocking. Signed to Poison Taco Records, the band put out their self-titled debut album in February of 2009, and with members stemming from bands like Avoided, Alleyway Sex, Carbomb Lottery, Dizzy Chair Time, the Faded and Zombie Vomit, their music is collectively herculean.

We Must Dismantle All This brings a distinct style of raw anarchy combined with a purpose. They play with conviction as they demonstrate their opinions on stage, urging people to “dismantle” things like sexism, racism, homophobia, and the State.

The band's sound is both powerful and punk, mixed with popular inspirations of '80s influence along with metal, as illustrated in their Metallica-esque guitar parts. This combination contributes to their concerts which constantly involve moshing, a clear indication of audience enjoyment.

One thing the band assures is a very visual show for concertgoers. Amanda Eldred, bassist for WMDAT, said, “Our live show is pretty crazy. We have a TV we use as a prop with a static screen and a lot of violent footage so that people can see and realize we are against this stuff.”

Their aspirations are anything but small, as the band plans to expands on their summer venues and continue to create music. After the summer tour, the band plans to record another album and keep playing weekend shows.

“Next summer we're thinking about doing a tour on the east coast and we would like to go to Canada and Eastern or Western Europe,” Eldred said.

WMDAT's 2009 summer tour stops take them across the midwest and into the west coast. Equipped with head banging, screaming, and lights, We Must Dismantle All This induces intensity into every one of their performances. Check them at out with O.F.C and Evil Empire at the McKinley Foundation on June 12 at 6 p.m. for $5.