Are you ready for summer? Because the Sex Pistols are back at the Hollywood Palladium, and it’s shaping up to be one giant sing-along. Not bad for a band that dropped one album—Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols—and still managed to define nearly fifty years of rebellion. We are officially celebrating 50 years of punk, and while I always knew it would last, it’s nice to see the rest of the world finally catch up. Over in Germany, the Goethe-Institut is preparing a worldwide tribute. Punk went global—and it stayed.

I’m still seeing my friends out there doing it right. Alice Bag, Mike Watt, Henry Rollins, 45 Grave, the Christian Death crew—still playing, still creating, still pushing it forward in Los Angeles and across the world. For the old-school heads, Public Image Ltd is holding it down at the The Belasco, proving post-punk never lost its edge. It’s not nostalgia—it’s continuation.

Happy birthday to Dirty Ed, one of the great soundmen of our scene. His party at the The Redwood Bar & Grill nearly sent him to the hospital courtesy of a tequila shot, but he survived and the night was pure joy. Good to see Nubs too, another sound wizard holding court at the Maui Sugar Mill Saloon. These are the backbone people—the ones who make it sound right, feel right, and happen at all.

Girlcore took over Pan Pacific Park and every woman on that stage was a queen. Atomic Kangaroo, Blonde Moondust, People of Earth, poets, dancers, singers—no kings necessary, even if it landed on King’s Day. We claimed the crown anyway.

Europe reminded me what a crowd is supposed to be. I saw Lydia Lunch in Berlin—dark, packed, electric, and nobody delivers like Lydia. In Munich, Die Nerven brought the mood heavy and loud. Met Max, found out their manager was Steven Raith—small world, LA roots everywhere. And everywhere I went, people danced. Not standing around posing—dancing. Also, someone needs to explain why Fanta and beer works, but it does.

Amsterdam called me in to perform at a memorial for Udo Kier—Warhol star, Dracula, legend. We staged a piece I wrote in a small club overlooking the sea, produced by Maria V. I had just visited Hollywood Forever Cemetery before leaving—it all felt connected. He would have loved it. Dark, strange, beautiful.

Back home, Dig It All Gallery in Hollywood on Larchmont and Melrose is popping. We had the Reel Awards—people showing films shot straight off their phones, winning prizes, gift bags, even hundred-dollar bills. Tequila Mockingbird and the Blonde Moondust are the house band, and we bring in different bands once a month. It’s always fun, always a scene, and always free—half the time Mojo wanders in and makes it even better.

And now it’s Art Walk weekend at Los Angeles Center for Digital Art. Downtown comes alive at the beginning of every month—galleries open, people flood the streets, and you actually get to see what artists are thinking, making, and pushing into the world. It’s less an event and more an art parade waiting to break loose. Even Los Angeles County Museum of Art feels like it’s about to join in.

Speaking of art, I’m looking forward to seeing Mark Mothersbaugh from Devo, who’s showing work at his MutMuz gallery downtown, celebrating the life of Tomata du Plenty once again. That spirit—art, music, performance, chaos—it’s all the same thread.

Punk isn’t past tense. It’s happening right now. Last but not least let’s all say goodbye to Peter Semple a grateful maker and a wonderful person. I was introduced by Nina Hagen and I introduced him to Lemmy I was in The Film about Nina and not in the film about Lemmy but it’s nice to hook up your friends. Are you my friend ?

Canadian band Opal in Sky just wrapped up their first US tour. Performing 14 shows in 18 days through Washington, Oregon, California, Arizona and Utah. I caught the band at the Locker Room in Garden Grove with my son who introduced me to the band 3 years ago. For those that have not heard of Opal in Sky, they are twin brothers Dylon and Tyson Opalinsky along with Jackson Drooms and Dayton Levitt-Smid. These brothers are on a mission to write music that inspires, motivates and encourages those who may be feeling lost. Using traditional aspects of the deathcore metal genre with challenging riffs, elaborate melodies, down-tuned instruments, echoing breakdowns, high-speed and heavy rhythms and a range of growling, screaming and other vocal techniques which are familiar to metal and hardcore audiences. The brothers use their cries for healing, hope, optimism and making peace with one’s past as they energize their crowds through a high energy show. Dylon and Tyson took a few minutes to chat with us.  

Now that the first US tour has ended, what are you looking forward to most about being home? 

The honest answer would be sleeping and catching up on this season’s anime. 

Our professional answer is writing new music and promoting our upcoming European tour 

During some downtime in California you went to Newport Beach, did anyone try and surf? 

There was no actual surfing involved. Though a few of us got a surprise attack from some massive waves. It was a very fun day spent with all the touring bands. Filmed an entire music video in 2 hours. Definitely worth the sunburn. 

Thank you for playing “Planetary Bliss” as the encore in Garden Grove, what is your favorite song to play live? 

I think our collective favorite keeps changing with every release of a new song. First, it was Serene because we get to see the audience perform the dance with us. Now it’s Reflection because it’s just such a fun song to play, plus we’ve incorporated a new dance with it as well. 

Joel will be joining on the UK tour, is he going to stay permanently or will you still be searching for a replacement for Colton? 

We’re not entirely sure, just yet to be honest. 

Where do you find inspiration?  

A lot of inspiration just comes from going out int the world and simply experiencing it. I go for a lot of walks around my neighbourhood, and find these beautiful hidden nature paths. Some inspiration comes from just seeing a magnificent looking tree while I have some peaceful anime soundtrack playing in my headphones. 

What bands have influenced you?  

Adrian from Northlane is a huge lyrical inspiration. Like Moths To Flames, The Devil Wears Prada, And Shields are some big instrumental ones for us. 

What was your favorite memory from this tour? 

It’s heartwarming to see all these young kids getting to share this concert experience with their parents. For a lot of them, it’s their first concert ever. Whether they dragged their mom and dad to the show, or vice versa. It’s a great family bonding moment for them, and a pleasant memory/reminder for me to keep at it. 

What band is your dream to share the stage with? 

Young Medicine 100% 

When is the next US tour, any new cities?  

It’ll be this year. Going to be hitting all new cities this time, so keep your eyes peeled! 

Twisting word play for full on loyalist and rhetoric simultaneously grinding decades
to hear bands and see their living art embodiment captured in performance.
Conceptual process is free expression
of United souls simultaneously out loud.

Lost Anarchy Magazine
embodies plethoras of storytelling visionary .

I believe powerful words are spells.

And “Thank you” is a full circle vibe
that we could all throw up a kind buck
every once and again.

Rock & roll is an absolute art form that walk hand in hand behind the scenes.

“Thank you Lost Anarchy magazine!”

…and Dont forget to Tip your Servers!

This is my Stance, Let’s Make it happen!

Let’s dive deeper! Let me make this loud and clear; Not even evolution

can kill rock n roll.

Will today youths ever know our awesome experience rocking out before the digital age?
I often hear, they miss something they never got!  They tell me how lucky I am
and I agree. That right there is living proof
that we’re all part of the same circle.
I see the change. I believe that the Rock gods and goddesses of yesterdays eternal resting or alive leave behind an unmatched undeniably, important impact for the new upcoming generations of musicians cut their teeth on.

Fortunately for most of us who were graced to hear similarities impact from our childhood bleed into the future from the past. 

Is that not ….
the gift of music standing the test of time? Hundreds of rhythmic soul beats creating what shall never die. Gracefully bridges
new beginnings of kindred spirits and
Current situations. All relevance literally memorializing each other.

Song is the sound of the healing of the masses, enjoying every momentum aftershock. lf it sways your mind and moves your feet. Then there is no defeat.

Yes, different genres are prevalent to the times. Not all great is from behind.
The youth have something of great importance of value.
We should take it into mind, as well.
Out of that comfort zone and into the unknown awaits rock and rolls never ending thrown that doesn’t 

discriminate like EGO.

What would the world be without being a multicultural melting pot of cause and effect. Trust the process.
I’ve watched silent personalities in youth speak volumes later in music. When one truly finds themselves and rock stars is merely an afterthought. 

This is where the love of music starts.

Sometimes people judge what they don’t like and that’s their free will.
I don’t look at it as a dying breed.
I look at it as I was extremely fortunate
to grow up in the most awesome music community times of rock ‘n’ roll.
I’m a metal head through and through and even sold the country song or two and you can catch me listening to Etta James, in case you never knew

I adore hearing Artists that I listen
to talk about who influenced them and so on. Conform? Never! Creationism? YES!!!

Every breath heals when it gets all up in our feels. After all,
The prince of darkness has bought the most light.

And that my friends
is my final thought.

Recap ,
are we still talking
about music
or
the power of love?
Or
how beautiful they go hand-in-hand crossing generations.
As if written in stone,

 Rules are made to be broken.

 I will forever color outside of the lines. 

And that’s MY LIFE inside the rock!

Christian Death was highly influential in the development of deathrock, as well as on the American gothic scene. On April 18th, the documentary screening as well as a star-studded lineup of former band mates takes the stage at the United Theater in Los Angeles. Rikk Agnew and Gitane Demone were gracious enough to fit some time into their busy schedules and answer a few questions about Christian Death, Rozz, their musical journey and what’s coming up.  

With the upcoming Romeos Distress documentary and reunion coming up, what are you looking forward to most of that night?   

Rikk: Playing the Only Theatre of Pain songs with James McGearty, especially. It’s been a long time. 

Gitane: playing Catastrophe Ballet, Ashes selections with David Glass, Kenton Holmes, 

Patrik Mata, William Faith and Paul Roessler. 

And of course, watching the documentary! 

How has the scene survived and evolved through your eyes?   

The goth/deathrock scene has definitely survived- there are club nights all over-even in the desert. Usually the same-ish collection of songs from the earlier days- not so progressive there, but live there are bands with new elements, styles that fit the genre. Batnoise, V.E.X. are avant-garde and refresh the scene. 

What is your favorite memory or unknown fact about Rozz?  

Rikk: Rozz impersonating the Price Is Right game show host Bob Barker on tour in Montreal. 

Gitane: He tried to help me drive- he doesn’t- I was sick, we were stuck in a forest in Amsterdam. He used his hands on the clutch pedal and accelerator on the floorboards. So endearing, but to no avail. We ended up half the night by a lake, cold & watching ducks fly by in the moonlight. 

 You have both been in numerous defining bands over the years Adolescents, Pompeii 99, Christian Death, D.I., Social Distortion, Detours, 45 Grave and the list goes on, which recoding means the most at present time?   

Rikk: Detours, in ‘77 to present. 

Gitane: Recording “The New Young Kings of Midnight” with Paul Roessler, our ‘24 release.  

Congratulations Rikk on the UK vinyl release of “All By Myself” any plans for Frontier to release in the US? 

Rikk: Actually, it IS released on vinyl in the U.S. 

“Dream Home Heartache” is an amazing album Gitane, what do you remember of the album’s reception besides the riot? 

Gitane: The album was embraced; it was said we “invented” a Cabaret Noir genre (of that I’m doubtful). Playing it live was interesting, we made a kind of salon atmosphere with table and chairs, lamps, candlesticks, drinks, and took turns singing. People liked it or didn’t. 

Are there any plans for a Gitane Demone Quartet tour?   

We’re rehearsing, but no plans until Rikk is recovered from his illnesses. 

The Agnew film is an amazing story. Are there plans to be released across the US? You and your brothers have left a legacy in the scene, which song are you most proud of you wrote? Which song is the most fun to perform?   

Rikk: The filmmaker Gabriel Zavala, would like to show it everywhere. Otherwise, it will be streaming at some later point. 

All of em I’m proud of, and all of em are fun to play! 

What or where do you find inspiration now?   

Rikk: Flowers, the planets, coz they’re pure. 

Gitane: Ancient life, and dreams of it. 

What bands do you see keeping the scene alive? 

Rikk: New bands. Otherwise it would be rehash. 

Gitane: Old bands or artists that have survived with artistic integrity and continue developing, and new bands that have the same integrity with something original to offer. 

What’s next on the horizon? 

We’re rehearsing, but no plans until Rikk is recovered from his illnesses 

Final question you both played a part in amazing bands, had success as solo artists and impacted so many musicians and fans around the globe, what do you want to be remembered for creating?   

Our children