The Witzard

XREDLINEX is a Chicago-based Straight Edge Hardcore/Punk started by Marko Karacic, formerly of 90's SWedish/Chicago Post-hardcore band Blindside . Karacic brought on both current and ex-members of 2Minute Minor, Colt Snuffer & The Dead Horsemen, Life Force, Monroe, October Bird of Death, To Live As Sons, Vangard, What's Your Damage?, xIron Sharpens Ironx, and ZAO. XREDLINEX's current line-up features Karacic on guitar along with frontman Wiley "Murder" Willis, bassist Mic Cox, guitarist Joshua "Josh" Conlee, and drummer Larry Passenier. XREDLINEX has been in the gestational stage for quite some time now and we've been in contact with both Marko Karacic & Wiley Willis from 2Minute Minor about the progression of the band leading up to their debut release. Earlier this month, XREDLINEX self-released their first single, "11th Hour," onto streaming services, as well as an accompanying music video. Said video was shot by Wiley Wi...

2Minute Minor (2MM) is a old school-style American Hardcore Punk band heavily influenced by 80's Hardcore and the working class Oi! sound. They typically mix in a message of positivity and unity into their music. 2Minute Minor's members are advocates for human rights and formed the band in Chicago, Illinois. 2MM have released a number of albums, EP's, and singles since their initial formation around 2017. Their most recent release being 8-bit Remixes, which was remixed and orchestrated by now-departed drummer Zach Bridier. Bridier has moved on from 2Minute Minor to create his own music and explore other opportunities, as explained within our comprehensive emailed interview conducted earlier this year. 2Minute Minor has now recruited Larry Passenier as their drummer, who, also, drums in 2MM side-project XRedlineX. Snoopy's Christmas by 2Minute Minor Although, while 8-bit Remixes marked his official send-off/parting gift to the band upon his exit, Bridier has appe...

2Minute Minor (2MM) is a Old School-style American Hardcore Punk Band heavily influenced by 80's Hardcore and the Working Class Oi! sound. Mixing in a message of positivity and unity. They are advocates for human rights. Formed in Chicago, Illinois. 2Minute Minor's current membership includes Wiley "Murder" Willis, Bob Shields, Jeff Hostetler, Marko Karacic & Larry Passenier. Now, an ex-member of 2Minute Minor, Zach Bridier—otherwise, known as Captive Portal , amongst other things—functioned as 2MM's drummer from 2016-18, as well as 2020-21, their in-house mixing engineer from 2017-21, their "merch guy" from 2017-18, and explains to The Witzard, he "also, did other minor various things and was, also, their wacky idea guy." One of these so-called "wacky ideas" seems to have been formulated as a pseudo-parting gift to his fellow 2Minute Minor bandmates upon Bridier's departure from the musical unit: 8-bit Remixes. It's ...