There was a time when the worst thing that could happen to a hairsprayed rock band was being accused of using synths instead of guitars. Later, “sellout” became the word to fear for indie acts. Fast forward to 2025, and now we’re apparently at the point where artists feel the need to clarify they didn’t use AI. One of my favorite current punk troubadours—Wisconsin Anger Team—now solemnly affirms that “generative AI was not used at any point for any aspect of this album, including the writing, recording, artwork, or layout.”

Now that that’s out of the way: the new record is all fire.

Beyond The Everest Crater III is the band’s fifth album in as many years. It follows 2023’s Archie and completes a trilogy with Beyond The Everest Crater I and II. That’s right—here’s a band that’s been quietly building something special, gaining fans one human being at a time. The new LP only reinforces the fact that there’s zero reason Wisconsin Anger Team should remain punk rock’s best-kept secret.

They’re the kind of band that swims against the algorithmic current—writing sustainable, substantial songs in a world obsessed with the next fleeting dopamine hit. These aren’t tracks to have on in the background while you scroll through your phone. These are songs that ask for your full attention. They make you want to read along with the lyrics—even when the subject matter gets pretty dark. They push the faders into the red and play their hearts out to spark something human in a disenchanted world.

But I digress. This record shreds.
Press play. Repeat.

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