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The Squid's Ear Magazine

Flying Luttenbachers, The

Spectral Warrior Mythos 2

Flying Luttenbachers, The: Spectral Warrior Mythos 2 (ugEXPLODE)

Documenting The Flying Luttenbachers' transition from a New York-based lineup to a Chicago trio, this blistering live-in-the-studio session captures Weasel Walter (guitar), Luke Polipnick (bass), and Charlie Werber (drums) unleashing complex, high-energy compositions with no overdubs, solidifying their raw and relentless approach to genre-blurring improv, as the band continues its evolution.
 

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Weasel Walter-guitar

Luke Polipnick-bass guitar

Charlie Werber-drums

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UPC: 755491308257

Label: ugEXPLODE
Catalog ID: ig92
Squidco Product Code: 35739

Format: CDR
Condition: New
Released: 2025
Country: USA
Packaging: Digipack
Recorded at Marmalade, in Chicago Illinois, on March 16th, 2024, by Bill Harris.
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Artist Biographies

"Weasel Walter (real name Walter Wyzowski) is a composer and instrumentalist who founded the band The Flying Luttenbachers in Chicago in 1991 with a current member of Cellular Chaos and Behold...The Arctopus. Over the years, The Flying Luttenbachers included noted Dylan Posa, and Michael Colligan, while creating a body of music drawing equally from no wave, death metal, gamelan, noise music, hardcore punk and modern classical. Walter moved to the San Francisco Bay Area in 2003, where he formed the latest of many Luttenbachers lineups, remaining on percussion with the addition of bassist Mike Green (Burmese), and virtuoso guitarist Ed Rodriguez (ex-Colossamite, Gorge Trio). Singular guitar phenomenon Mick Barr (Krallice, Octis, Orthrelm) joined the group in 2005. The Flying Luttenbachers ceased to operate in late 2007. On November 25, 2009, Weasel Walter announced that he was moving to New York City to join the band Behold... The Arctopus on drums and will be writing "new, more extreme material from scratch." He also formed Cellular Chaos with Marc Edwards (drummer), Admiral Grey and Ceci Moss."

-Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weasel_Walter)
6/10/2026

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"Luke Polipnick is a modern guitar virtuoso and musical polyglot who is gaining a reputation as a fearless improviser and genre-bending composer. His playing encompasses the jazz, blues, and rock and roll traditions, and incorporates elements of Americana and world music with an experimental bent. "Luke Polipnick is one the finest new generation jazz musicians on the scene today. Hip and carryng the torch of tradition, Polipnick blends americana, jazz and contemporary improvisation into a seamless whole." -Fareed Haque

-Reggie's Live (https://reggieslive.com/band/luke-polipnick/)
6/10/2026

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Charlie Werber is a Chicago-based drummer renowned for his versatility across various musical genres, including progressive metal, black metal, and experimental rock. He has been a member of bands such as Guzzlemug, Murmur, and Lovely Little Girls. In 2022, Werber joined The Flying Luttenbachers, contributing to their avant-garde and noise rock projects.

His eclectic rhythmic style has been highlighted in works like Murmur's 2014 self-titled album, where he was noted for indulging in his diverse rhythmic visions.

Werber's dynamic drumming continues to be a significant force in Chicago's experimental music scene.

-Squidco 6/10/2026

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