Ari makes her Lunchbox debut with an explosive interview featuring San Antonio’s three-piece noise punk band, BENOIT! Known for their masked stage presence and raw DIY energy, the trio sits down to talk about their latest EP, what fuels their writing, and the identity behind the chaos.
At the center of the conversation is their newest release, Three Amigos, a fast, loud project created after having to part ways with a previous member, which made them decided to become a three-piece. They open up about the writing and recording process, which, as they describe, is just regular jam sess. Whether it’s spur-of-the-moment lyrics or riffs born from the guitarist studio, the EP is a reflection of the way BENOIT! works best: loud, loose, and together.
The band also dives into their influences, a mix of Spaz & Slipknot with a bit of local influenced from Life is Pain and Blood Skid. All of which bleed into their signature sound: unrelenting blasts of feedback, blast beats, and raw energy that hit like a brick to the teeth.
And of course, there’s the masks. Worn at every show, the band explains the choice isn’t just about aesthetics.
"We like keeping it anonymous, so it more about the music and less about popularity contest, like some bands" - said Main Vocalist of BENOIT!For BENOIT!, the masks create barrier between the chaos of the performance and the people behind it. Letting the music and energy speak louder than names or faces.
Watch the full interview to hear the full story behind BENOIT!’s latest release, what inspires their live presence, and how three masked punks are leaving a loud mark on the city.