W!ZARD

Since their inception, post-punk noise band W!ZARD have been rocking stages, known and recognized equally for their explosiveness and anger. The band was formed in 2018 by Romain Arnault (vocals and bass), Manuel Cayla (guitar and backing vocals) and Finn Sally (drums) in Bordeaux. Julien Bordenave replaces Finn Sally in 2021 (after recording their first EP). W!ZARD takes its first steps at the Rockschool Barbey. They were later followed by Krakatoa and signed with their first tour operator, Cold Fame. W!ZARD is mainly influenced by Anglo-Saxon rock. Between the mainstream post-punk of Idles, Shame, Fontaines DC and more underground bands like Ditz, Gillaband, Crows, Deadletter. “We’re also influenced by bands from other countries like Crackcloud, Protomartyr, Model/Actriz, Viagra Boys, Show me the Body. The latter are artists with very strong identities, cross-over styles that inspire us a lot.” explains the trio.

In June 2021, W!ZARD took things up a notch with their “Definitely Unfinished” EP: 5 tracks that quickly won over the specialist press, propelling them on to the roads of France and neighbouring countries for a good 60 dates, sharing some stages with METZ, Last Train, the Psychotic Monks and Birds in Row. Because it has to be said, it’s on stage that the band has really cemented its reputation, offering a sincere, hard-hitting and staggering experience. In 2023, the band is part of the new FAIR selection, a national support program through which artists such as Lysistrata, The Psychotic Monks, MNNQNS, Zed Yun Pavarotti, Pomme and Eddy De Pretto have also passed.

The year 2024 promises to be even more intense for the Bordeaux-based band, with the release of their first full-length, ”NOT GOOD ENOUGH”, scheduled for April 12, 2024. Produced by the band’s own label (Wizard Music), it will be distributed physically by À Tant Rêver du Roi and digitally by BACO Distribution. This new opus captures all the band’s signature raw energy, while exploring new horizons straight from across the Channel. Expect to be overwhelmed by a mass of emotions and a deluge of sound.