Lagwagon

One of the essential bands to come out of California's 1990s punk scene, Santa Barbara combo Lagwagon rose to prominence alongside West Coast peers like Green Day, Rancid, and the Offspring. The first group ever to sign with Fat Wreck Chords, Lagwagon's star was eclipsed somewhat by the aforementioned bands, all of whom found subsequent mainstream success via major-label contracts; in spite of several offers, Lagwagon has remained staunchly independent both in spirit and approach, staying with Fat Wreck for the duration of their career.

After releasing a series of influential albums that include 1994's Trashed and 1995's breakthrough Hoss, the band began the 2000s on hiatus, returning with a vengeance to release the career highlight Blaze in 2003. Although the group remained together, the decade that followed was marked by more extensive breaks peppered with occasional shows and just one additional album. After a nine-year gap, the band reunited for 2014's Hang, then again in 2019 for their ninth studio LP, Railer.

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