SNOT
9/18/25 – Apollo Theater AC – Belvidere, IL
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Roughly nine months ago, Snot returned with a mysterious new frontman. Clips of fresh music surfaced on social media, sparking a wave of renewed interest in the band. All of that momentum led to a Thursday night in Belvidere, IL, where fans packed the bar area of the Apollo Theater AC, waiting to be let into the main hall. Drinks flowed as the after-work crowd buzzed with excitement, eager to catch a glimpse of the reformed band.
Snot’s history is short but storied. The Southern California natives cut their teeth in clubs before earning a spot on the famed Ozzfest. Their wild antics and explosive performances helped elevate them through the late ’90s. With the release of their lone album, Get Some, in 1997, it felt like the world was theirs. But tragedy struck when vocalist Lynn Strait and his dog Dobbs were killed in a car accident, abruptly ending the band’s run.
Now, Snot is back with new vocalist Andy Knapp, who couldn’t be a more fitting replacement. His voice is a dead ringer for the late Lynn Strait’s, and his stage presence is equally feral. From the very first note of “Snot,” Knapp went all in, leaning out over the crowd, stomping across the stage, and wringing every ounce of energy out of the music. Taking on such legendary material is no easy task, but he delivered without hesitation.
Guitarist Mikey Doling and bassist John Fahnestock, the last remaining original members often exchanged glances and smirks as they powered through the set. Doling shredded his decades-old riffs with effortless confidence, hopping around the stage and leaning into his guitar with flair. Across from him, Fahnestock shook the room with his low-end assault, his hair whipping as he attacked the bass strings. Both also contributed their signature growling backup vocals, giving Knapp an extra layer of fire to play off.
The band tore through nearly all of Get Some front to back, skipping only two tracks but adding “Absent” from the Strait Up tribute album. Nearly thirty years later, the material still feels fresh, its mix of surf rock, punk, metal, and everything in between sounding tailor-made for today. The pit erupted, fans slammed against the barricade, and the energy never dipped.
Snot sounded as strong as ever, carrying Lynn Strait’s spirit through every song. Doling paused to send love to his fallen brother before turning to thank Knapp, embracing him on stage. The night was a celebration of both band and fans. After the set, the band made their way down to the security barrier, greeting fans with handshakes, signatures, and selfies. They didn’t stop there either. Later, they headed into the bar to share a few brews with their faithful supporters, making the night feel even more personal.
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Perhaps the most surprising detail was the crowd itself, many looked far too young to have been alive when Get Some dropped in 1997. Yet, they screamed and moshed as if they’d been there from the start. With a new album on the horizon, Snot feels reborn. Hitting harder than ever, fueled by both legacy and fresh energy. The future, once again, looks covered in Snot.
