Against All Will

Rank #146 Los Angeles, CA Rock / Alternative Rock

50% of sales go to the charity Camp Southern Ground.

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Members: Jimmy Allen, Mizzy, Cello Dias, Steve Wilson

Sounds Like: Puddle of Mudd, Alice in Chains, AC/DC, Stone Sour

Label: Subsonic

Manager: Sam Kaiser - 805 969 7095

Bio: AGAINST ALL WILL

MIZZY – Vocals
JIMMY ALLEN – Guitars
CELLO DIAS – Bass
STEVE WILSON– Drums

Their pedigree may be a little blurry, but Against All Will share a chemistry that is crystal clear.

Formed by guitarist and principal songwriter Jimmy Allen – an original member of the band Puddle of M... See Full Bio

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“You never know what to expect when a publicity rep contacts you asking you to check out their band. I know, your band is “unlike any other…” or “the next best thing…” and “destined to be huge stars.” When Yvonne contacted us about checking out Against All Will I wondered which of these thought processes would be thrown at us. A nice change of pace – she simply asked us to check them out and if we were interested, we could move forward.”

— Todd Jolicouer , The Rockpit

“Against All Will has an earthshattering sound that is just what hard rock fans have been screaming for. Their latest album "Rhyme & Reason" unloads powerful guitar work from the hands of original Puddle of Mudd guitarist and songwriter Jimmy Allen along with the unique vocals from frontman Jeff Current (formerly of Seven Story Drop), heart pounding bass from Cello Dias (formerly of Soulfly), and thounderous drums from Phillip Gonyea. With so much talent in one rock n roll outfit, Against All Will has the best of the past, present, and future of the hard rock music scene. This high energy album is addicting and includes hits like "The Drug I Need", "Swept Away", "All About You" as well as several other amazing rock n roll anthems.”

— Kyle Sanders, Modern Rock Magazine

“Nothing against Puddle of Mudd, but they really are not a particularly great band, so a new group formed by Jimmy Allen, the principal songwriter and original member of Puddle of Mudd, is hardly cause for celebratory cartwheels. But Against All Will exceeds whatever low-ball expectations one may have by delivering a powerful modern hard rock/metal album that pulverizes anything Puddle ever put out.”

— Mark Allen, Hardrock Haven

“Independent rockers, Against All Will (AAW) joins the likes of such hard rock heavyweights as Rev Theory, Seether, Stone Sour, and Disturbed, as their single, The Drug I Need moves up the charts and into the SiriusXM Octane Top 10. The chart burner comes off the band's debut album, A Rhyme & Reason, which was independently released through the band's own label, Subsonic Industries. According to the song's author (and AAW founding member) Jimmy Allen, "This was the last song we recorded in Korn's Hollywood studio while working on the record. It really took on a life of it's own, and is one of my favorites to play live. This song is my therapy."”

— mi2n, Indie Band, AGAINST ALL WILL Cracks SiriusXM Octane Top10 With 'The Drug I Need'

“Against All Will is a band based in around Los Angeles in USA with a pretty heavy and edgy rock sound as you can hear. The current line-up was formed in 2009 and then released the EP A Rhyme & Reason. The videos of 3 songs Swept Away, The Drug I Need and All About You from the EP has been already published. You can see them at their website and every official network pages. Against All Will's songs have been airplaying on many radio stations in US. Last year, they appeared and played All About You acoustic version in a live at The Fox radio station. That is something and an amazing performance! The members are Steve Wilson (Drums), Jeff Current (Vocals), Jimmy Allen (Guitars), and Cell Dias (Bass) from the left in the pic above.”

— Breath-Fresher, Breath-Fresher

“Los Angeles based rockers Against All Will (AAW) grasped the Top 15 this week with their hit single “The Drug I Need” on Sirius XM’s Octane Active Rock Chart solely based on the strength of listener reaction and die-hard AAW fans. The track is from the boys’ current EP A Rhyme & Reason and sits on the Octane chart within the company of other mainstream rock bands, Five Finger Death Punch, Skillet and Stone Sour. “The Drug I Need” is a powerful lyric driven song written by Against All Will’s guitarist Jimmy Allen, former lead guitarist for the major rock band Puddle Of Mudd. Allen is responsible for co-writing some Puddle Of Mudd’s biggest hits like “Blury,” “She Hates Me” and “Drift And Die.” After leaving Puddle Of Mudd Allen started AAW and the band becoming a rising force in rock complete with all-star musicians including drummer Steve Wilson of the Dead Kennedys, bassist Cello Dias from Soulfly and singer Jeff Current, formerly of Seven Story Drop.”

— Dan Harr, MNN Rockers Against All Will Explode Onto Octane's Top 15 With "The Drug I Need"

“Against All Will boasts one hell of a musical pedigree, with some big names coming together "to create the band they always wanted to be in". Although the unusual mix may seem like more of a mongrel than a pure breed, it has certainly resulted in something very well pieced together. The group was formed in the autumn of 2009 by guitarist and principal songwriter Jimmy Allen (an original member of Puddle of Mudd), and is fronted by the vocals of Jeff Current (Seven Story Drop). Completing the line-up are bassist Cello Dias (Soulfly) and drummer Steve Wilson (Dead Kennedys).”

— Keller , EGL Magazine - Against All Will: 'A Rhyme & Reason' Review

“Against All Will can play really hard and heavy at times but then subtle in some songs I can’t get enough of “Tomorrow and Today” every song seems to conjure up different sounds from metal, industrial to alternative. There lyrics are to the point and they take us on a journey that we can relate to in our own lives, the ups and downs in relationships. The perfect musical collaboration of Against All Will is formed by songwriter Jimmy Allen formerly of Puddle of Mudd, powered by the vocals of Jeff Current, and a heavy hitting rhythm section of former Soulfly bassist Cello Dias and Dead Kennedys drummer Steve Wilson.”

— Tina Wilson, Global Entertainment Mag. - Against All Will Interview

“Every once in awhile I have some spare time to chill out and surf the web. When I do, it’s usually to look for new music and artists that will blow me away. One night, a few months ago, I became infatuated with Against All Will. Somehow I know it will turn into a long term relationship. Against All Will, a Los Angeles based band, released their EP, A Rhyme & Reason, in 2009 and they haven’t looked back. The group features guitarist Jimmy Allen, formerly with Puddle Of Mudd, lead singer Jeff Current of Seven Story Drop, bassist Cello Dias from Soulfly, and drummer Steve Wilson from the Dead Kennedys. ”

— Sherry Thomas, They Will Rock You - Spotlight Band: Against All Will

“I am super stoked to hear a band play the way I have heard Against All Will play. I actually received two songs via email to write this review on. After listening to the songs over and over and also checking out their website and music videos; I felt completely compelled to purchase the whole album. Tell ya what; I am ecstatic that I did too. The album starts with their song “Swept Away”. The beginning is a killer guitar riff and you instantly know that is an album that is going to be really good. Swept Away totally sets the mood of the whole album and in my opinion was the perfect song to start the album off with. The song makes you actually “want” to keep listening.”

— Eric Vellone, Ultimate Local Music - Against All Will (Music Review)

“Rockers Against All Will (AAW) play hard, yet never lose sight of stirring up conflicting emotions, channeled through bracing riffs and complex, beat-anchored rhythms within their latest EP A Rhyme & Reason. Based in Los Angeles, AAW is a rising force in rock complete with all-star musicians, including former Puddle of Mudd guitarist Jimmy Allen, drummer Steve Wilson of the Dead Kennedys, bassist Cello Dias from Soulfly and singer Jeff Current, formerly of Seven Story Drop. CWG Magazine described it, “If the band’s lineup doesn’t scream the holy grail of rock, then surely their sound will make you a believer.” Allen formed AAW nearly three years ago, however, his resume includes co-founding Puddle of Mudd and co-writing the band’s biggest hits “Blurry,” “She Hates Me” and “Drift And Die.””

— Tony Lendrum, The AU Review - All Star Rockers Against All Will Debuts 'A Rhyme & Reason'

“We spent time with Against All Will in Kansas City during “Save The Treasure Chest,” a benefit show for Susan G. Komen for breast cancer research and education (Images in slide show). Seeing Jimmy again was a real treat for me; it has been years since Nieners (now Damage Control), when I first started watching Puddle Of Mudd making their way. From the minute I was introduced to the band I felt as though I was a part of the family; they make everyone they meet feel that way. They have a knack for placing the people around them in the middle of it all.”

— Aaron DeMent, Hardened Magazine - A Recipe For Rock

““He’s an animal, I love the way he plays. He really brings out that excitement that drummers used to have back in the day. He really inspires me today.” – Roy speaking about Arejay Hale of Halestorm.”

— Curt Ridall, Wall Fliproduction-On Tour with Roy Mayorga of Stone Sour. (Wearing AAW T-Shirt)

“The soundtrack to a long drive in the back woods of Oklahoma is what ‘Against All Will’s latest album “A Rhyme & Reason” really is. One of the most enjoyable and simple yet complex albums I’ve heard in a long time. Original from the first chord, to the last. It’s a test of time survivor that made it into my online music library the minute I heard it. Against All Will demonstrates that modern rock with a slight oldies feel to it can make an impact on the music industry that is riddled with bands that all sound the same now a days and have nothing that set them apart. As always, go stalk the MySpace profile and look into catching one of their shows in the near future.”

— Nadia Guardado, Hollywood Music Magazine - Against All Will: Defying The Odds

“L.A. Rock Band Against All Will’s new album titled ‘A Rhyme & Reason’ is here! Featuring songs you may have heard on the radio which include ‘All About You’ , ‘Swept Away’, and ‘The Drug I Need’. After taking a listen to their latest album, and viewing a couple of their videos. I would have to say my favorites so far, are ‘Swept Away’, and ‘The Drug I Need’. These are both powerful songs, and I can just picture my self on a road trip listening to their cd from start to finish...”

— Devin Devoor, Bleeding Hollywood - ‘Against All Will’ A Rhyme & Reason – Album Review

“If the Rock Gods ever anointed a rock N Roll messiah to deliver their message it’d have to be in the form of Against All Will. If the bands lineup doesn’t scream the holy grail of rock- a mixture of former members of The Dead Kennedy’s (Steve Wilson), ex Puddle of Muder (Jimmy Allen), 7 Story Drop’s (Jeff Current), and Soulfly’s (Cello Dias)- then surely their their sound will make you a believer. Their latest album, Rhyme & Reason , preaches the gospel of drugs in “The Drug I Need” to sex in “All About You”, and of course good old rock and roll- “Let Go.””

— Kristin Tully, CWG Magazine - Against All Will - A Rhyme and Reason

“Against All Will appeared 2nd on the bill for the evening. They displayed great stage presence doling out power chords by the dozen to a receptive crowd. Their acoustic ballad held emotional depth and the more relaxed vocal sound was a pleasure to hear. It looks like they have what it takes to be around awhile. Against All Will were happy to announce that they are getting some airplay on middle-American hard rock stations. So far their airplay remains sparse, and in Los Angeles, non-existent. So, perhaps you heard about them here first. They have a generous number of songs on their myspace player to sample.”

— Diana Diaz, The Examiner - House of Blues, 3/15/10; Steel Panther, Against All Will, Immune

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2011
Aug 12

Warehouse Live
Houston, TX, US | 7:00pm
Warehouse Live
Houston, TX, US
Fri Aug 12, 2011 7:00pm
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SoL34 Live with Against All Will, Tyranny of Bella, Five Eyes Wide, MERCY!, & The Emissary
2011
Aug 11

Trees
Dallas, TX, US | 7:00pm
Trees
Dallas, TX, US
Thu Aug 11, 2011 7:00pm
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SkyCad Music presents "Against All Will" and very special guests.
2011
May 9

House Of Blues
Los Angeles, CA, US | 9:00pm
House Of Blues
Los Angeles, CA, US
Mon May 09, 2011 9:00pm
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Bands: http://www.facebook.com/AgainstAllWill http://www.facebook.com/steelpantherkicksass Show will be broadcast live by RadiobuzzD: http://www.radiobuzzd.com/ Specials: Party of 10+ will get FREE Champagne bottle and upstairs VIP session. For more info contact Malia/HOB at 310-598-4044. (Ticket not included) Event Info: All tickets purchased at the Box Office are subject to applicable facility fees and service charges. *GENERAL ADMISSION STANDING ROOM ONLY *NO REFUNDS, EXCHANGES OR CANCELLATIONS Ask how to Pass The Line when you shop or dine. The Porch Restaurant opens at 6:00pm Dinner & Seat Packages are available now. For more information, please contact the box office at (323) 848-5100. The Box Office is open Tuesday-Saturday 11am-6pm. If there is an event scheduled, the hours will be extended accordingly. Feel free to call 323-848-5100 for more specific times. For parking information, please visit: www.thesunsetstrip.com/parking Camera Policy Small personal cameras are allowed in the venue. Commercial photography, flash photography, professional cameras and recording devices are not permitted.
2011
May 7

Green Valley Ranch & Sp…
Henderson, NV, US | 8:00pm
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Henderson, NV, US
Sat May 07, 2011 8:00pm
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2011
Jan 16

The Slidebar
Fullerton, CA, US | 8:00pm
The Slidebar
Fullerton, CA, US
Sun Jan 16, 2011 8:00pm
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In Space
lovin your vibe. look forward to your updates. Andrew IN SPACE
Stone Sonic
Digging "swept away", good vocals and strong guitars!
Damn Pigeon
Totally rockin' out to SWEPT AWAY, killer tuneage all.................dp
Lewis Hamilton
Gonna rock out to some tracks this very morning - cheers guys !!!
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