The Bollweevils formed in Chicago back in 1989 and have released music on a host of labels including Dr. Strange, Hopeless Records and Underdog Records. Fast forward to the present: they released the single Liniment and Tonic when they were asked to play Riot Fest, and now it’s time for the main course, the big kahuna, the whole hog… the Essential full-length that will be released via Red Scare Industries on the 5th May and is now available for pre-order. The Bollweevils will also join Rise Against as main support at the legendary Metro at their sold out residency on the 30th March with additional tour dates to be announced soon. It’s been 14 years since their last album, so they’ve spent ages putting together their best new material. Essential was tracked in their hometown, but they sent ...
