WASTED YEARS

WASTED YEARS is a punk band from Cologne. Overdriven guitars, minor riffs with a late '90s vibe, all tied together by Cati's catchy vocals. The band made their debut with a EP in 2021. In 2023, WASTED YEARS released their first full-length album titled "Restless". "It's a real surprise that WASTED YEARS come from Cologne and not from Portland or Olympia. The American influences of punk and emo from bands like RVIVR, ALKALINE TRIO, and HOT WATER MUSIC jump out at you when listening to their debut album, Restless." — Ox-Fanzine, Bianca Hartmann on WASTED YEARS' "Restless" Recently, WASTED YEARS recorded new songs for a 7" with Jack Shirley at The Atomic Garden in Oakland. "Detours" was released in April 2025.