We are the asteroid

For a decade or so, the noise-lifer trio of Gary Chester, Nathan Calhoun, and Frank Gary Martin has been blasting out free-range, locally sourced “freak rock” in the grand tradition of virtually every other band these folks have been in. There are elements of Chester’s legendary Ed Hall, Martin’s time in the truly odd Daddy Longhead, and Calhoun’s roaring Pussy Gillette. Sadly, they do not fear W.A.T.A. puns: Their fourth album, WATA You, A Lion Tamer?, emerged in 2023. For songs from the past, check out the 2019 track, “Say Goodbye (4track cassette version)” for the band’s irk at its most head-wringing – it’s glorious stuff. With Cunto, Clyde and Clem’s Whiskey Business, and Screamin’ J.– Joe Gross