Last Crack, Revolution-X, 7 Seasons Deep, Birth of Tragedy, 20 Watt Tombstone
High Noon Saloon 701A E. Washington Ave., Madison, Wisconsin 53703
Alex Havey
Last Crack (left to right): Paul Schluter, Don Bakken, Buddo, Chris Havey, Todd Winger.
We’re thrilled that hard rock is among the genres showcased during the 2020 Wisconsin Fest series. The state’s hard rock scene is alive and kicking and — as this five-band showcase will prove — often veers into heavy metal territory. The eclectic lineup features Madison’s big-league veterans Last Crack (pictured, who early on recorded for Roadrunner Records at Prince’s Paisley Park and were in rotation on MTV’s Headbangers Ball), Janesville’s in-your-face Revolution-X, and Wausau’s self-proclaimed “death blues saviors” 20 Watt Tombstone. Two other Madison bands also will perform: power trio 7 Seasons Deep and “cathartic metal” duo Birth of Tragedy.