A Wilhelm Scream
New Bedford's technical-punk lifers, stacking dizzying twin-guitar leads on top of full-throttle melodic hardcore. A Fest institution and one of its most reliable pits.
A Wilhelm Scream come from New Bedford, Massachusetts, and have been playing since the late 1990s, taking their name from the well-known stock sound effect. The band works in melodic hardcore and skate punk, but is distinguished by unusually intricate playing: fast twin-guitar harmonies, frequent tempo shifts and busy basslines sit under hoarse, shouted vocals.
They are long associated with the punk underground rather than mainstream crossover, and have built their following largely through persistent touring and a reputation for dense, technically demanding live sets.
Festivals A Wilhelm Scream is playing
A Wilhelm Scream at a glance
What festivals is A Wilhelm Scream playing in 2026?
A Wilhelm Scream is booked at 1 festival: The Fest 2026.
Is A Wilhelm Scream playing The Fest 2026?
Yes — A Wilhelm Scream is on the The Fest 2026 lineup, October 23–25, 2026 at Gainesville, FL.
Where is A Wilhelm Scream from?
A Wilhelm Scream is from New Bedford, MA.
What kind of music does A Wilhelm Scream play?
A Wilhelm Scream is tagged melodic hardcore and skate punk.
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