Western Addiction

American punk rock band
Western Addiction
OriginSan Francisco, California, United States
GenresHardcore punk, punk rock, melodic hardcore
Years active2003–2006, 2013-current.
LabelsFat Wreck Chords, No Idea
MembersJason Hall
Ken Yamazaki
Chad Williams
Mitch Paglia
Past membersSam Johnson
Tyson "Chicken" Annicharico
Tony Teixeira

Western Addiction is an American punk rock band based in San Francisco, California, United States. The band was formed by four veterans of the punk scene. Some of the members previously worked for Fat Wreck Chords. They have toured internationally in both the USA, Europe, and Japan.

Members

  • Jason Hall - Vocals
  • Ken Yamazaki - Guitar
  • Mitch Paglia - Bass
  • Chad Williams - Drums

Past members

  • Sam Johnson - Bass/Vocals
  • Tyson "Chicken" Annicharico - Bass/Vocals
  • Tony Teixeira - Guitar

Discography

Albums

  • Cognicide (2005)
  • Tremulous (2017)
  • Frail Bray (2020)

EPs & 7"s

  • New Mexican Disaster Squad/Western Addiction Split (2004)
  • Remember to Dismember (2003)
  • Pines (2013)
  • I'm Not the Man That I Thought I'd Be (2015)

Trivia

  • Ken Yamazaki played in Enemy You, and also in Dead to Me with bandmate, Chicken.
  • Chicken plays in Dead to Me and was nominated as 'Sexiest Vegetarian' by PETA in 2006.
  • Chad Williams plays in Complaints and formerly Radio Reelers.
  • Sam Johnson played in Dead to Me, No Friends, VRGNS and New Mexican Disaster Squad.
  • Tony Teixeira currently plays bass with Swingin' Utters.
  • Current label of Western Addiction.
  • Sound Scene Revolution: Interview with Western Addiction (Podcast)
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