Municipal Waste features semi-legendary hardcore/grindcore drummer Dave Witte, who made his name in mid-90s Jersey with Human Remains and Discordance Axis, then went on to experimental grind with the East West Blast Test and japanoise superstars Melt-Banana. Witte's unique style is incredibly fast but also quite raw and loud, bucking the tendency of metal and grindcore drummers to seek perfect execution at the expense of volume and humanity and setting the standard for young hardcore drummers.

The usual suspects of loud local music open, including goofy stoners Bowel and grind warriors Insect Warfare, who I hear now have a bass player.