Chain Reaction, a longtime staple of Anaheim’s live music community and a crucial hub for metal and hardcore shows, has announced it will be closing its doors this month following a 30+ year stint.
Movements will help close out the venue with two final back-to-back shows on December 18th and 19th. Militarie Gun and others will open the farewell performances.
The venue released the following statement earlier today, Tuesday, December 9th:
Chain Reaction will be closing this month. Our final shows will be on December 18th and 19th with Movements.
For almost 30 years, Chain Reaction has proudly fostered the alt-music scene by creating a space for a community that the outside world “just didn’t get”. From your local bands gaining their footing at their first shows, to the humble beginnings of huge acts you now love, we’re grateful to have held a place in this scene for as long as we did.
This call wasn’t made quickly. We wrestled with it and have ultimately made the decision to close our doors.
We want to thank every band, fan and attendee of our shows. We want to thank the scene that supported us for almost three decades. We want to thank you for the friendships and memories made in our special club. Thank you for supporting us through the years and when we needed it most.
CHAIN REACTION FOREVER.