DS Show Review & Gallery: Cro-Mags, Insult To Injury, Si Dios Quiere, and Crime Spree in Chicago (12.14.2022)

Harley Flanagan hit the stage at Reggies Rock Club, fronting New York hardcore legends Cro-Mags for a raucous and rainy Wednesday night. Cro-Mags was born in New York City’s Lower East Side during the Big Apple’s grimy 80’s heyday. Four decades later, founder and only remaining original band member, Harley Flanagan continues to grind out exhausting performances. Flanagan, compact and muscular, snarled and smiled and told of being one of so many who have dealt with post-traumatic stress disorder. Even as he repeatedly bumped fists with fans, he warned crowd members against grabbing at the microphone to sing. He was the one performing after all. Cro-Mags current lineup along with Flanagan, is composed of drummer Garry “G-Man” Sullivan, who has been with the band...

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