Pacifists at War is an alternative rock band based out of Wayland, Massachusetts. The group is influenced greatly by the grunge movement of the early 1990's and modern day indie and alternative rock. Bands including Brand New, Nirvana, and The Felix Culpa have shaped the band's musical ideology since its beginning in 2010. Pacifists at War started when Matt Cooper (vocals and guitar) and Charlie Cundari (guitar), the two of whom had played together previously, were joined by Alex Karle (drums). After multiple personnel changes over the next two years, Andrew Tegeler (bass) and Nora Telford (vocals and keyboard) joined the band in early 2012 to complete its lineup.

Pacifists at War has solidified its reputation while performing at various venues in the greater Boston area. Their accomplishments include winning New England Garage Bands' Battle of the Bands competition in 2011 and reaching the final round of the Glamour Kills Pop Vs. Not Battle in 2012. Following the June 2011 release of their debut EP, Egress, the band gained the interest of local record label Hearing ADE Productions, which signed them in December 2011 and produced their debut full-length album, Sleep Now and Forever Hold Your Peace, released on 1/31/14.

Followers of Chris Karle