Cleveland, Ohio’s WHATEVER... stormed through the ‘90s and early 2000s with a relentless barrage of punk rock anthems fueled by disillusionment, isolation, and raw fury. Now, nearly 25 years later, original members Ben Wrecked (vocals/guitar)

and Matt Fish (drums) are back, louder and sharper than ever, joined by Brett Moore (guitar) and Peter Woodward (bass/vocals) to resurrect one of the Midwest’s most

fierce punk acts.

 

Their latest album, Into Darker Days, marks the band’s first full-length release since 1997’s Youngsters (DSR 69), delivering 12 new tracks that hit with the same melodic urgency and unapologetic edge fans have always loved. Leaning into the existential unrest of today’s world, WHATEVER... channels decades of frustration into a sound that’s both familiar and freshly ferocious. This isn’t a reunion. It’s a reckoning.

 

Alan Brostoff of Goldmine Magazine has this to say: “The songs in this album are needed more now than ever. Sit down, strap in, and crank it up. If you’re upsetting the neighbors, you have done it right. Like a fine wine, WHATEVER... get better

with age and this album proves it. Let’s not wait 25 more years for the next record!”

 

Into Darker Days was recorded and co-produced with punk rock stalwart J. Robbins (JAWBOX, BURNING AIRLINES, etc.). The album perfectly captures the urgency of the band’s live performances. Into Darker Days will be released May 30, 2025 on Dr. Strange Records, available on 12-inch Vinyl (black & limited edition colored vinyl) Compact Disc, and digital streaming platforms. Expect to see WHATEVER... playing

shows regionally, nationally and internationally from small clubs to big festivals.