No Empathy began as a glam/thrash/metal band sometime in 1988, but soon after releasing their first album decided to adopt a more straightforward punk rock sound. Their second album was released on Roadkill records in 1989, with their other three full-length albums all being released by singer Marc Ruvolo’s Johann’s Face Records and a handful of 7” singles on labels like Beer City Records and Broken Rekids.
I saw No Empathy a live a few times with the most memorable performance being from the original Big Show in Elgin, IL at which Oblivion, Bollweevils, Slapstick, Boris The Sprinkler, Zoinks!, and a whole bunch of other bands also took the stage. They played classic Chicago punk rock that never forgot to have a sense of humor.
Since they called it quits in the late 90’s, members of No Empathy have kept busy running recording studios, record labels, and playing in bands such as The Traitors.
MP3 | No Empathy – Ben Weasel Don’t Like It They Want Whatever
MP3 | No Empathy – Oi Across America They Want Whatever
MP3 | No Empathy – Consolation Prize The Same Mistakes Endlessly Repeated
MP3 | No Empathy – Heard That Song Split With Zoinks!
MP3 | No Empathy – Shot In The Head Split With Zoinks!
MP3 | No Empathy – Daddy’s Got A Problem Good Luck Makes Me Nervous
