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FEAR IN CONCERT:

LA hardcore punk pioneers Fear have been shaking up audiences with their snarling attitude, breakneck anthems, and wild on-stage antics since the late ‘70s. The band’s aggressive, controversial 1981 performance on Saturday Night Live launched them from underground popularity to national infamy, and they’ve remained provocative ever since with thrash-worthy performances on tour. Whether they’re tearing through classic rally songs like “I Love Livin’ in the City” and “Let’s Have a War” or hamming it up with oddball favorites like “Beef Bologna”, Fear always treats ticket buyers to an epic punk rock show chock-full of incisive wit, electrifying energy, and over-the-top  showmanship.

BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:

Fear was formed in 1977 by vocalist Lee Ving and bassist Derf Scratch. Performing with a rotating lineup of drummers and guitarists, Fear quickly made a name for themselves in LA’s underground punk scene with their heavy sound and edgy lyrics. In the early ‘80s they met director Penelope Spheeris, and in 1981 they appeared in her film The Decline of Western Civilization, a seminal documentary on the fertile LA punk scene. Their involvement with the film attracted the attention of comedian John Belushi, who asked the band to play on SNL later that year. Fear’s infamous performance on the show featured slamdancers and a riotous moshpit, resulting in $20,000 in damage to the set and a cut-away from their performance mid-song. They capitalized on the ensuing media frenzy by releasing their debut album The Record in 1982. After a high- profile appearance at the 1983 Rock Against Reagan concert and extensive touring, the band released their 1985 sophomore album More Beer. Ving and a rotating lineup continued to release albums in the ‘90s and ‘00s, and in 2012 Fear released The Fear Record, a re-recorded version of their landmark 1982 debut. Since then Ving and company have continued to provoke and entertain with rollicking performances on tour.

Reviews

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 based on 10 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    FEAR and The Adolescents @ The Regent

    by Shawn B on 11/15/23The Regent Theater - Los Angeles

    Both bands slayed. Great times. I couldn't see The Adolescents but they sounded great. FEAR looked and sounded amazing.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    It was spooktacular!

    by BlackMoon on 11/15/23The Regent Theater - Los Angeles

    It was wonderful. I need ADA accommodations and everyone was so helpful. I really appreciate that. The show was amazing!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Fear

    by Diana on 11/15/23The Regent Theater - Los Angeles

    They still give an amazing performance and they still sound so good.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Lee is The Man

    by Stevek on 10/8/23Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center (HMAC) Capitol Room - Harrisburg

    Lee and SS will not disappoint. Tons of energy and the crystal clear voice of an ageless septuagenarian.

  • Rating: 2 out of 5

    Not good

    by Steveod on 7/12/23

    Sound was terrible. How can you make Fear sound horrible! Where were the Nervous Eaters? Too much hardcore.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    FEAR 40th Anniversary

    by Tattooedgeek on 9/25/18Gramercy Theatre - New York

    As always the Gramercy Theatre was terrific! Great Venue, crowd and atmosphere was Awesome. FEAR, FEAR, FEAR what can I say they put on an Amazing Show Start to finish!!! Lee Ving Rules!!!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Punk rock titans

    by moncayo72 on 9/24/18Gramercy Theatre - New York

    My Mind was blown to see the fantastic musicianship that was displayed that evening. Also great crowd.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    FEAR 40th Anniversary show!

    by BeefBaloney on 9/23/18Baltimore Soundstage - Baltimore

    Awesome show! FEAR was in great form. As usual Lee Ving brings the spit and snarl!!! Go see this tour if your a fan of early punk. This band invented it!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    FEAR was amazing

    by radchicchristy on 11/30/12House of Blues Sunset Strip - West Hollywood

    The show was amazing! I really had a great time.The bands were great!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Punk Rock lives!

    by DickiesGirl on 1/9/10House of Blues Sunset Strip - Hollywood

    Extremely wonderful and fun show! The only thing I was not happy about is that the Dickies only played for a half hour. I asked Stan Lee why and he said they were told to only play for a half hour. They are the reason I went to that show! But it all turned out to be a rockin' great time. Please, don't cut the Dickies off again! They are awesome and I've loved them since the 80's. Thanks!