As godfathers of the D.C. punk scene in the late ’80s and early ’90s, Fugazi provided a sonic and spiritual blueprint for generations of underground rock bands to come. Nearly 17 years after Fugazi’s last studio LP, two-thirds of that influential group—drummer Brendan Canty and bassist Joe Lally—have reconvened as The Messthetics, with guitarist Anthony Pirog rounding out the lineup. The Messthetics’ self-titled debut, released on DIY staple Dischord last month, is a raw, angular blend of noise, punk, math-rock, prog and more. The instrumental trio brings its dynamic live show to the Caledonia this weekend, with support from locals Motherfucker, as well as Atlanta acts Dead Now and The Purkinje Shift.
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