Dying Scene Photo: Pegboy, The Arrivals, Canadian Rifle, and Criminal Kids, Metro, Chicago, Illinois (12 July 2024).

On 12 July 2024, punk bands Pegboy, the Arrivals, Canadian Rifle, and Criminal Kids (all Chicago based) performed a sold out show at the legendary Metro in their own hometown. The venue was at capacity with over 1,000 punks and their explosive energy. Body surfers, circle pits, and extremely hot old punks endured the frenzy of this incredible show, so it was no surprise that the night ended with an ambulance leaving with someone from the venue. It was an experience worth seeing and surviving! Pegboy is no stranger to Dying Scene. Their fans and friends packed the club with an angst-ridden atmosphere for the duration of the band’s killer set. Pegboy’s singer, Larry Damore, spent the majority of the night on the floor with fans as they went wild. The temperature couldn’t st...

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