As Hellfest weekend wrapped up I was lucky enough to shoot a quick session with the legendary DISEMBODIED before their show at @programme with Turmoil and Ursula.
The new lineup is fronted by Mike Olender (Burnt By The Sun, Endeavor, For The Love Of…) backed by familiar legends Tara Johnson, Joel Johnson, Mike Paradise, and Morgan Carpenter.
I’ve attached a couple clips of “7 Stitches” from their set at Programme. Checkout the full video on YouTube (Link In Bio)
Photo / Video: @robxwallace@hellfestdotcom@disembodied_band
Deep in the humid basin of Anaheim, CA, we observe a rare gathering of the tribe within the House of Blues. The environment is thick with the scent of methane signaling a species that thrives on bean burritos, glazed donuts, and dark coffee. At the center of the ritual are the elders. There is Bill, a powerful, caveman-like figure who has channeled the wisdom of the drums through the ages, alongside the Bassmaster General Karl and the high-energy specimen Stephen. Their high-priest, Milo, peers through thick-rimmed lenses with a wide maniacal smile, signaling a nervous system vibrating from what could only be described as a “Bonus Cup” of coffee. Closer inspection determines he has clearly bypassed traditional hygiene in his quest for ALL.
The younger specimens at the barrier are seen here in a state of frantic agitation. Having fueled themselves with their own potent doses of caffeine, they are heard howling a rhythmic demand for a dwelling just like their ancestors. It is a glorious sight to witness the youth of 2026 screaming for their own suburban home. As the bespectacled agitator descends into the mass of unwashed bodies to share the noise, the ritual reaches its primal peak. We have determined that ALL in attendance will in fact be stereotyped as well as classified as they’ve adamantly requested.
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#descendents #ALL #punk
Friday night (March 6th) fans young and old packed into House Of Blues to worship at the altar of the mighty DESCENDENTS. As I squeezed through the packed crowd into the photo pit before the set I found these teenagers (these kids) who looked like they’d just annihilated a gallon of dark roast together in some sick pre show ritual. They were practically buzzing, ready to blast off towards greatness in their quest for ALL! These kids were screaming at me before the set had even begun. They were begging me to help them get on stage to play the song they just learned while yelling at all of us in the pit for setlists. That level of adolescent enthusiasm is refreshing in 2026, I can’t wait to see the new generation of bands they’ll inevitably create as they find their way into the smaller rooms with the rest of us who have already had our lives ruined by punk.
Bill, Milo, Karl and Stephen were met with an explosive eruption of flatulence as they returned on their quest for greatness for a second night at HOB in Anaheim. They performed anthems professing their love for food, farts, and their van. Milo made his way down to the barricade a number of times to stoke the hysteria while giving us all a night we’d never forget. I’ve lost track of the times I’ve seen these legends play at big festivals and very small clubs but it was refreshing to see them in this big room packed with a thousand of likeminded degenerates looking for good clean fun.
This was the best Halloween of my life and I knew it in the moment, getting to see the original trio (Lock, Shock, and Barrel) bring these characters back to life at the Hollywood Bowl. Danny, Catherine, and Paul were a once-in-a-lifetime group of creative weirdos. All three have made the world a better place through their art. ❤️
18V bringing the end of an era. Tower of Snakes for one final time.
The kids who came from this little room have really circles the globe thousands of times. Entire subcultures sprouted from Chain and I think it’s hard for most of us to understand how far the reach extends. We’re all gonna be connected by this room even if we don’t know each other yet. This will be our common ground forever.
XXX
I hope to see you all tonight even if you don’t have a ticket please come hang in the parking lot with everyone for one last night 🩵🖤
RIP CHAIN REACTION (1996-2025)
Throwdown playing one last set at Chain Reaction is all the closure I ever needed. Everything after that is just an encore for me.
Raise Your Fist In The Air DRUG FREE XXX
I hope to see you all tonight even if you don’t have a ticket please come hang in the parking lot with everyone for one last night 🩵🖤
RIP CHAIN REACTION (1996-2025)
The Dillinger Escape Plan
Chain Reaction - 05/21/2013
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They crushed Calculating Infinity last in LA and tonight they’re “Doing It Live!” At The Observatory.
CHAIN FOREVER (1996-2025)
RIP CHAIN REACTION (1996-2025) Over the years, I’ve come to realize that I shoot photos as a way of calming my existential dread. I want to hold onto the people I love and the places where memories are made. I’ve even gone back to family homes just to take a photo of a place I’ll never step foot in again.
On Halloween 2020, I somehow lucked out and found myself standing in the dark in the pit at Showcase, trying to time travel my way back to so many memorable nights. For all the years we’ve spent mourning the loss of that home, I knew we still had Chain as our secular house of worship.
I HAVE SO MANY MOMENTS to take me back. I have hard drives full of photos and videos of epic nights, and I’m going to make it a point to share them with everyone so we can always remember where we came from. This week, I printed this one out to keep in my own home. Since I’ve gotten messages asking for prints, I figured I’d put this up for everyone who can’t make it to these last nights.
Farside played their first set in 25 years on Sunday at the Big Frank Harrison Memorial at @gardenampoc . Five songs: Square One, Statues of Snow, I’m Not Shy I Just Don’t Like You, Silver Anniversary, and Audience. They sounded incredible, and the crowd was full of friends and family. People were genuinely stoked.
After the set, we recreated the portrait from their self-titled 7” released on @revelationrecords in July 1995 (Rev45). The original was shot at a Sears in ’95. Same lineup, same vibe, 30 years later. Same energy, same dork vibes.
Thanks to the band for making time to get weird backstage with me. Hope we get to see you guys on stage again soon.
Thanks to @liskrocks and @joe_nelsonia for helping make this happen.
AUG 11, 2024
Join The Punk Rock Museum on August 11th at 1pm when we welcome esteemed photographers Oginee Viamontes,
Rob Wallace and Lisa Johnson in person to discuss capturing the Spirit of Punk in their works. Photographers will take a few questions from those in attendance. Inspiring career tips and tricks for fans of photography,
music and mayhem, ‘Tales from the Pit’ stories. Come hear what inspires these photographers to do what they
do as they impart a wealth of knowledge for the next generation of punk photographers and image makers. The museum will be free to attend for anyone under the
age of 18 who are accompanied by a paid adult guardian.
Event: The Scene/Seen: Photographers Meet-Up
Date: Aug 11, 2024
Time: 1pm-2:30pm
Attending Photographers:
Oginee Viamontes
Rob Wallace
Lisa Johnson Rock Photographer
Poison The Well played all the hits last night at Programme and it felt like we were making a memory. FULL VIDEO ON MY SITE (link in bio) #poisonthewell #ptw #programme
The Punk Rock Museum just unveiled the new Joe Strummer display featuring his 1966 Fender Telecaster and gathered to pay tribute to what would have been Joe’s 71st Birthday. Friends came to celebrate the grand ribbon cutting ceremony and ensuing party that followed. Hurricanes, flash floods and tropical storms couldn’t stop us from honoring arguably one of the greatest songwriters in the world. Thank you to our superstar DJs for the night: Chris Holmes and Shepard Fairey! Thank you to CJ Ramone for the emotional acoustic set, “Redemption Song” had us all in tears!! Thank you for partying with us Linda Ramone and Joe Escalante! Thank you to David Zonshine for making it all happen, along with our own Lisa Johnson and Mona Whetzel! Thank you to Rob Wallace for capturing all these incredible party photos! And a big Thank you to Fatty’s for the amazing cake to honor Joe Strummer!
We have tons of exclusive new Joe Strummer x TPRM merch available in store now! Come visit The Punk Rock Museum today!
Fabulous punk rock party photographs courtesy of Rob Wallace @robxwallace
