Originated In: Chicago, IL 2004

Genre: Politically Charged Punk/Rock/Ska 

The Offenders: Ian Tomele (Vox, Bass Guitar) Jeff Walschon (Guitar, Backing Vox) Rob Mann (Drums)

Musical Description: Voice Of Addiction takes on the attitude the the punk rock revolution instilled in us, but infuses it with ska breakdowns. Sometimes described as a "unique refreshing slant to the rock world." Voice Of Addiction's members put their distinct personalities and experiences into the instruments they play and the music they write. V.O.A.'s music has an immense presence that builds tension and releases it at the most opportune times.

Past and Present Projects: V.O.A. released their full-length self-titled album in 2004 and is continue to promote it independently. Voice Of Addiction is included on the compilation released by Skratch Magazine at the end of November 2005 featuring such artist’s as Anti-Flag, Allister and Under Oath. This has been distributed nationwide throughout record stores. V.O.A. recorded an EP the end of December 2005 simply titled EP 2005 and continues to distribute it promotionally. In June 2006 released “A New Religion” and promoted it with a 5 week 5000 mile east coast/Canadian tour. In January 2008 we are recording another album.

Notable Performances:
Ska Festival @ Reggie’s live! w/ One Night Band October 2007, Chicago IL
Kinetic Playground w/ Cage the Elephant July 2007, Chicago IL
Fundraiser for volunteer project in Africa @ Martyr’s December 2006 Chicago IL
The Hideout w/ Goat motor September 2006, Chicago IL
The Poison Room August 2006, Cincinnati OH
The Alamo August 2006, Atlanta GA
Brighton Bar August 2006, Longbrach NJ
Lit Lounge w/ Future in Plastics August 2006, New York NY
Punx Fest @ Cafe Dekuf August 2006, Ottawa ON
Bovine Sex Club August 2006, Toronto ON
Punk things up @ Ruby Tuesday August 2006, Columbus OH
Pittsburgh Cafe w/ Distorted Penguins and Foxy Deathbox August 2006, Pittsburgh PA
Q101/Coors Light Show w/ Raised on Zenith @ Cubby Bear February 2006, Chicago IL
Katrina Benefit Show@ The Note September 2005, Chicago IL
"The Wiz" 88.3 FM WZRD live February 2005, Chicago IL
Subterranean with Bishop Don September 2004, Chicago IL

Recent Influences: Fugazi, And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of The Dead, Pixies, Against Me! Tiger Army, Operation Ivy, The Slackers, At the Drive-in, Dead Milkmen, Queens Of The Stone Age, New Model Army, List goes on and on.......