Emo outfit Movements are set to help send off one of Southern California’s most iconic music venues, Chain Reaction in Anaheim, CA, with the final two shows ever held at the storied location on December 18th and 19th, 2025. After decades of hosting groundbreaking performances and unforgettable memories, the venue will soon close its doors for good — and these farewell nights promise to be loud, sweaty, emotional celebrations of everything Chain Reaction has stood for.
Chain Reaction’s legacy is built on moments that became folklore, including one of its most infamous: Bury Your Dead’s Alive DVD was filmed inside those walls — capturing vocalist Mat Bruso being struck in the head by a guitar spin mid-set, bleeding profusely, finishing the show anyway, and then heading straight to the hospital for staples. That kind of raw, chaotic dedication became symbolic of what the venue represented to bands and fans alike.
Known for their heartfelt lyricism and cathartic live performances, Movements are expected to deliver a powerful send-off, blending nostalgia with the emotional intensity that has fueled their rise. Early social media chatter from both the band and Chain Reaction staff has already acknowledged how bittersweet these final shows will be — a celebration of everything the venue made possible, wrapped in the heartbreak of its closure…