By Christopher Crone
Goldfield Trading Post was pure punk pandemonium on Wednesday night, October 22nd! Four killer bands — La Armada, Murphy’s Law, Agnostic Front, and Strung Out — tore up the stage and left Sacramento sweaty, smiling, and deaf in the best way possible.
La Armada
Chicago’s La Armada kicked things off with their trademark mix of hardcore precision and political fury, a style they refer to as “Latino Hardcore Fury”. Their set was tight, fierce, and laser-focused — the kind of opener that doesn’t just warm up the crowd but grabs it by the collar and shakes it awake. Their blend of metallic riffs and Latin rhythms set a high bar for the night.
As a side note, lyrically, La Armada draw fair comparisons to Rage Against the Machine — both channel righteous anger into their art. But while Rage’s anthems sound like global calls to arms, La Armada’s words hit closer to home, mixing English and Spanish to capture the daily struggle of working-class and immigrant life. If Rage is the megaphone of revolution, La Armada feels like the boots-on-the-ground resistance — urgent, human, and unflinchingly real. Their songs don’t just demand change; they live in the fight for it.
Murphy’s Law
Then came Murphy’s Law, fronted by the one-and-only Jimmy Gestapo, who rather than staying on stage, he jumped straight into the pit and performed much of the first half of their set from within the crowd, singing, joking, and knocking back beers surrounded by fans singing every word. At one point, he spotted a young kid with a towering mohawk and pulled him into the spotlight. The kid, probably no older than ten, ended up screaming, cursing, and stomping across the stage like he owned it. The entire place exploded with laughter and cheers — pure punk rock magic. Little did we know, the kid would make an encore appearance later that night.
Agnostic Front
Agnostic Front, formed back in 1980, hit the stage next and proved exactly why they’re still the undisputed kings of New York hardcore. Roger Miret’s vocals were as fierce as ever, and guitarist Vincent “Vinnie Stigma” brought his trademark charisma, grin, and thick Little Italy accent that could make anyone feel like family. Despite his legend status, Vinnie was incredibly approachable and down to earth — shaking hands, cracking jokes, and radiating that “we’re all in this together” vibe. Their set ripped through classics with no let-up, the crowd screaming along to every chorus. And just when we thought the mohawked kid’s story was over, he was back — on stage again, singing with Agnostic Front like a seasoned veteran. That’s a childhood memory no one’s ever topping.
Strung Out
Finally, Strung Out closed out the night with their signature mix of skate-punk melody and technical mastery. Every song was delivered with surgical precision, but still packed with raw emotion and urgency. Jason Cruz’s vocals cut through perfectly, balancing melody and aggression in equal parts. The guitars weaved in and out like clockwork, a reminder that Strung Out has always been one of punk’s most musically gifted bands. The pit may have been tired by then, but nobody was leaving — not until the final note rang out. It was the perfect ending to a night of pure, unfiltered punk rock spirit.
Another absolute banger at Goldfield’s. Punk’s alive and well in 2025, and Capital Chaos TV was there to capture every shred, shout, and stage dive.
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