Misfits Make Moody Magic.

Old, white men with bald, tattooed heads aren't typically associated with progressive ideals, but when those heads read "Bad Religion," it's a different story. A 90-minute Misfits reunion brought generations of punk fans together at Moody Center, creating a space where age and identity didn't matter.

A Moshing Melting Pot
The stadium was packed with a diverse crowd—a black-clad sea of headbangers, young and old. The original Misfits, now in their golden years, proved that age is just a number as they delivered a high-energy performance that had the crowd moving from the first push to the final shove.

1) Reverend Horton Heat Preached to the Punk Rock Choir

Reverend Horton Heat, a Dallas-based rockabilly trio, was an unexpected but refreshing addition to the opening lineup. Sandwiched between Agnostic Front and Suicidal Tendencies, they had the punk crowd captivated and confused, yet moshing along to the hardcore hoedown. Jimbo Wallace's upright bass and masterful country fingerpicking had the audience in a spell, and soon enough, they were scream-spelling J-I-M-B-O like eager first graders.

2) Instrument Sacrifice for the Gods of Punk

Glenn Danzig, the high priest of punk, foreshadowed the violence against instruments that was to come. From the moment he stepped on stage, he exuded an air of rebellion, throwing a mic stand across the floor. His comrade-in-chaos, guitarist Wolfgang von Frankenstein, followed suit, snapping not one, but two guitars over his knee. The muscular, leather-clad performer, his face painted like a ghostly skull, made instrument destruction look effortless.

The carnage didn't stop there. A bass guitar met its end, punched into oblivion, and the brief pause for an instrument change gave Danzig the chance to comment on the Texas heat, comparing it to his New Jersey roots.

Jerry Only, with his spiky mohawk, channeled his feral energy into the assault of yet another bass guitar during "Earth A.D." Danzig's snide remark afterward, asking Only if he had another bass to break, showcased the playful, chaotic dynamic between the band members.

3) Texas, It's Been Too Long: The 42-Year Itch

The Misfits' last performance in Texas was in 1982, and Glenn Danzig acknowledged the long wait, referring to it as a "crazy time." The 69-year-old front man, despite the touring fatigue, didn't hold back, leading the band into the frenzy of "Horror Business." The mosh pits erupted, a testament to the enduring energy of the Misfits and their fans.

4) Halloween in August: A Punk Rock Fever Dream

The crowd went wild for "Halloween," a Misfits classic. Towering pumpkin heads decorated the stage, their glowing eyes flashing in time with the music. Thousands of punks sang every word, their silver heads banging in unison. The pit transformed into a war zone, with clockwise and counterclockwise mosh pits colliding. Orange and purple spotlights accentuate the sea of spikes and piercings, the crowd screeching their admiration.

5) From Martians to Marilyn: A Visual Extravaganza

Each song was paired with a signature visual backdrop. Little green men and UFOs rained down during "I Turned Into a Martian" and "Teenagers from Mars," paying homage to the band's sci-fi influences. Maila Nurmi, aka Vampira, and Marilyn Monroe graced the screen during "Vampira" and "Who Killed Marilyn," respectively, celebrating iconic women of the silver screen.

The inclusion of archive footage from Kennedy's "Camelot" era and scenes from George A. Romero's "Night of the Living Dead" added a layer of socio-political commentary to the performance.

As the night drew to a close, the crowd's energy intensified. Elbows swung, and concertgoers embraced the chaos. Glenn Danzig, ever the punk poet, thanked the crowd: "There's no one else I'd rather be with than evil [expletive]. As evil is, as evil does. Just like I like it."