In 2000, New England had some of the best bands going. Boston in particular had the straight edge scene on lockdown. Every scene and every kid wanted to have that Boston sound, that Boston feel (me too, really. I lived in Central Mass, not Boston). Few pulled it off no matter how hard they tried. Some got it good, some got it right. But none seemed to last like the memories of these beasts.
American Nightmare
Winter 2000 tour. A truly great shirt. Kids were going nuts afterwards with imagery of razors and cutting. It was actually sort of a shitty time as far as shirt designs go. How many tees do you REALLY need with razors on them?
Suicide File
This particular tee actually came from a more recent tour. Suicide File got back together and hit up Europe. I don’t recall hearing how it went, but I’m sure it went over like gangbusters.
Panic
Here’s a one of a kind “test” shirt. The screen printer whipped this one out while testing their screens. The only tshirt of this design to come on a white tee. White tees are the best.
I’m pretty sure I know who this seller is, and I wish him good luck with all those auctions. Check out his other auctions for more Suicide File, Panic, American Nightmare, In My Eyes, The Explosion … tees. Lots of gems in there. Sadly, he may have missed his chance to truly cash in on these auctions. It feels like the AN/Panic cycle is out. 3-4 years ago, kids would have been punching mothers to get crazy bids in. Now, I just don’t think it’ll be the same. Hell, they’ll still sell for a good amount, but I get the feeling it won’t be a RIDICULOUS amount.
I plan on holding onto my ’00 gear for the inevitable revival in a few years. Then cashing in.
I’m still in that loop, I’ll never fade. But that PANIC shirt seem very dull to me. I’d kill for a green PANIC zip up.