Waster was a hardcore band from Peoria, Illinois known for chaotic live shows. Members of Waster would go on to be in Black Teeth and Hellhorse.

Failures

Hiding

Warren and Adams

Opportunity

Skateboarding Ruined My Life

Giving Up

Fear and Money

The Warpath

Wasted Time

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Killing Machines

Falling Down

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Born in the fall of 2025, Not Down Yet is what happens when a lifelong musician decides to stop polishing and start bleeding again. This one-man punk / hardcore project marks a raw return to  underground roots — loud, fast, imperfect, and alive.
The debut album, 14Again, drags punk’s ragged heart through a modern grinder — emotional, aggressive, and melodic all at once. Guitars scream, bass lines snarl, and vocals refuse to stay in a single genre. It’s simple music that hits like a brick through glass — unfiltered, imperfect, and completely honest.
Not Down Yet isn’t about chasing perfection. It’s about capturing a feeling — that split-second before the crash when everything is real. You’ll hear emotion over precision, chaos over calculation, and a hook or two that won’t leave your skull once they get in there.
Love it or hate it, Not Down Yet doesn’t care. The point isn’t to please you. It’s to wake you up.

New tracks tagged #midwesthardcore