Whores (band)

Whores (stylized as WHORES.) is an American noise rock/sludge metal band based in Atlanta, Georgia. It currently consists of vocalist and guitarist Christian Lembach, bass guitarist Casey Maxwell and drummer Douglas Jennings Barrett. The band has released two records through Brutal Panda Records and is known for its "intensely cathartic live shows".

History
Whores was formed in 2010. In 2011, the band released their debut EP, Ruiner, through Brutal Panda Records. This was followed by the EP Clean in 2013, which received attention from music websites such as Pitchfork, Exclaim!, and Sputnikmusic. A split single with the band Rabbits, which consists of The Cure covers, were also released in 2014. On October 28, 2016, they released their new album Gold via eOne Music.

The band has toured the United States alongside acts such as Red Fang, Melvins, Retox, Torche, The Sword, Black Tusk, Deafheaven, Floor, Kylesa, Obliterations, Iron Reagan, Fight Amp, Haan, Louisiana band Capra, and Creepoid.

On February 24, 2024, the band released a new single, "Sicko", from their second studio album, War., which was released on April 12.

Musical style
The band's music is mainly described as noise rock and sludge metal. Pitchfork Media reviewer Andy O'Connor noted the influences of Melvins, Helmet, Karp, Pissed Jeans, and Amphetamine Reptile Records artists.

The band also collaborated with many figures of the noise rock scene. The band's first EP was mastered by Harvey Milk drummer Kyle Spence and their sophomore EP was produced by Ryan Boesch, who worked with various acts such as Melvins, Fu Manchu, Helmet and Foo Fighters.

Current members

 * Christian Lembach – vocals, guitar (2010–present)
 * Casey Maxwell – bass (2015–present)
 * Douglas Jennings Barrett – drums (2021–present)

Former members

 * Steven Higginbottom – bass (2010–2011)
 * Travis Owen – drums (2010–2014)
 * Jake Schultz – bass (2011–2015) (former bassist for Norma Jean)
 * Donnie Adkinson – drums (2014–2019)
 * Joel Willis – drums (2019–2021)

Discography

 * Studio albums
 * Gold (2016)
 * War (2024)
 * EPs
 * Ruiner (2011)
 * Clean (2013)


 * Singles
 * Split (2014, split single with Rabbits)