If you're into German punk culture in the 90's, maybe by the name Wizo (to pronounce Veezo) will ring a bell. Accounts of the inception of the punk rock band Wizo differ, even among the band members themselves. While Jochen traces the band's roots back to 1981, Axel claims that the band started in 1985, when the band made their first demo recordings. In 1986, the band from Sindelfingen, Germany changed their name from "Wieso" ("Why?") to "Wizo". What did not change was their steadfast commitment to their punk origins. True to their style, they more or less shunned the establishment and largely did what they want. To remain independent from commercial influence, they founded and published under their own label Hulk Räckorz. This second example is strong & tough right from the start, very fast melodic songs, wicked and humorous and it’s more than twenty years old and what I would call: a solid punk record! After a short creative break, they've been since 2009 present again and still hard-working and funny, as if they had never been away. Keineswegs Für'n Arsch und tapfer bleiben Freunde!
