ARSE is a noise rock band from Chicago, Illinois, formed in 2016. The band consists of vocalist and guitarist John Olson, bassist and vocalist Adam Gnade, and drummer Mike Watt. ARSE's music is characterized by its abrasive, distorted sound, and its lyrics often explore themes of violence, sex, and drug use. The band has released two full-length albums, "Kaputt" (2017) and "Safe Word" (2019), as well as a number of singles and EPs. ARSE has toured extensively throughout the United States and Europe, and has shared the stage with bands such as The Jesus Lizard, The Melvins, and Lightning Bolt.