Federation X

Federation X
Origin	Bellingham, Washington, USA
Years active	Early 1998–present
Labels	Molasses Manifesto, Estrus Records, Wantage USA, Tapes Records
Associated acts	Zorbatron, GTR LKR, Juanita Family and Friends, The Narrows, The Teamsters, Cicadas, Black Eyes & Neckties, Brainhole, Dog Shredder
Website	Official website
Members
Ben Wildenhaus Bill Badgley Beau Boyd Josh Holland

Federation X is a rock band, originally formed in Bellingham, Washington, though now shares members between Bellingham and New York, New York. Founded by Ben Wildenhaus (guitar), Bill Badgley (guitar, vocals), and Beau Boyd (drums) in 1998. The band has toured the US, and has had two European tours, and a tour of Israel. In the beginning, the band released a self-titled LP on its own Molasses Manifesto Records, then followed it in 2001 with American Folk Horror, released by Bellingham's Estrus Records. Estrus also released X Patriot, and in 2005 released Rally Day. The band has been compared to such heavy acts as Melvins, Karp, and Black Sabbath. While Wildenhaus and Badgley have always played 4-string guitars, 2006 saw the addition of guitarist Josh Holland, so that Badgley could have the space to concentrate on his vocal duties.

Discography

Albums

• Fighting Words Cassette-Only, Molasses Manifesto
• Federation X LP-Only, Molasses Manifesto Records
• American Folk Horror CD/LP, Estrus Records, 2001
• Z Montany +2 Tour-Only CD, Self-Released with Irritant Records
• X Patriot CD/LP, Estrus Records
• Rally Day CD/LP, Estrus Records, Wantage USA 2005

7"s

• Federation X/ROX split, Molasses Manifesto Records
• Federation X/Fleshies Split, Molasses Manifesto Records
• Nighttrain 7", Tapes Records, 2001
• Nude Disintegrating Parachutist Woman 7", Wantage USA

Compilations

• Fear of the Nothing CD (non-album version of The Hatchetman)
• Double Dynomite Sampler CD (Mooseblood and .38 Special), Estrus Records
• Wäntage USA's 21st Release Hits Omnibus CD (Southern Comfort [live]), Wantage USA
• THE ESTRUS KAMIKAZE ASS CHOMP N' STOMP CD, Estrus Records

External links

• Federation X's Homepage
• Estrus Records
• Federation X article by Graham Isaac