Honesty and integrity. If you have a hard time finding those qualities in today’s musical climate, well, look no further than Angry Waters.
Angry Waters is a down-to-earth rock band based out of Mankato, Minnesota. Founded in 2003 by vocalist Daniel Wiechert, guitarist Carter Johnson, drummer S.T., and later rounded out by bassist Ben Jacobson and lead guitarist Jeff Kletschka, the band has built a loyal fan base by playing hundreds of shows over the last seven years. Influenced by a wide array of artists ranging from Alice In Chains, Bob Dylan and Black Label Society to The Beatles, Led Zeppelin and Ted Nugent, Angry Waters have developed a sound all its own. Very distinguishable, yet very rock n’ roll.
The band laid its foundation with April 2005′s debut Distilled in Judson, Mn. A dark and introspective record, it was clear that Angry Waters was a band that would write from the heart. Still today, every Angry Waters show is closed with the album’s opening track, “Destined for the Dirt.”
Angry Waters’ sophomore effort, 2007′s Old Habits Die Hard, was an exciting departure from the sound established by Distilled. While Old Habits contains some very personal songs, the band also showed the ability to write about more far-reaching subjects like gun violence in the United States (“Powder Burn”).
Angry Waters continued that trend with the release of 2010′s Angry Waters III. With songs dealing with religious extremism, combat veterans who get ”lost in the system,” and the overall direction the world seems to heading, Angry Waters have shown that no subject is off limits. Angry Waters III is enhanced by some very autobiographical tracks like the inspiring opener, ”Ours to be Had,” and touching narrative of ”In Your Arms.” Though the content is diverse, Angry Waters III hearkens back to great albums of yesteryear in that it can and should be listened to front-to-back.
The future of Angry Waters appears to be bright. With endless possibilities, the band will soon begin the writing process for its fourth record while continuing to play countless shows throughout southern Minnesota. While the band’s ultimate goal is to become a “player” throughout the Upper Midwest, its values are unwavering: Whether playing to thousands at a festival or jamming in someone’s basement, Angry Waters will continue to keep the spirit of rock n’ roll alive and well!
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