"It's the kind of movement you'd expect from a hometown hero's set later in the afternoon or for one of the bigger headliners in the evening, but not for the second act of the day on the massive Riot Stage. But it's also not unexpected, considering how how much buzz the band "Militarie Gun" received on the festival grounds before they came on stage."
"Since Ian Shelton founded Militarie Gun in 2020, they've quickly become a favorite of punk and hardcore bands (and fans) young and old. In the last year alone, the Los Angeles band has been asked to play with punk legends like Gorilla Biscuits, Sex Pistols (although that show was canceled due to injury) and Alkaline Trio along with contemporary headliners like Knocked Loose, Mannequin Pussy, Touche Amore and High Vis."
Militarie Gun emerged in 2020 under Ian Shelton and quickly became a favored act within punk and hardcore circles. The Los Angeles band has earned high-profile support slots alongside punk legends and contemporary headliners, boosting festival and industry attention. Riot Fest attendees and backstage VIPs moved early to see their set, reflecting strong pre-show buzz. Shelton describes the band as chameleonic, adapting song arrangements to suit different audiences and drawing inspiration from bands they tour with. That adaptability and willingness to experiment with dynamics helps the band connect with diverse crowds while preserving a distinct core identity.
Read at Los Angeles Times
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]