As Protests Raged Around Them, this ‘Banned In L.A.’ Punk Band Played to Hundreds At MDC ^69.3%

L.A. TACO - By Javier Cabral - 2/2/2026, 10:49 PM

As the U.S. government wages war on immigrants, with Los Angeles bearing the brunt of ICE's violent tactics, this DIY Dead City show felt historic—echoing Rage Against the Machine's legendary protest set outside the 2000 DNC. Dead City playing in front of the Metropolitan Detention Center on Saturday, January 31st. Photo by Javier Cabral... more