December 18th, 1993

The Cell 63 “Basement Reunion Show” on December 18th, 1993, marked a return to the iconic basement venue after a series of warehouse shows, which had been temporarily disrupted after the Parthenia warehouse was shut down. The event featured performances from Strife, Punishment, Naked Aggression, Antioch Arrow, and Peter Pansy. Attendees could get in for only $3 by donating a children’s present, which would be given to those in need during the holiday season. Additionally, the monetary proceeds from the show would go toward the creation of a compilation record to be released under Nathan's label, Amalgamated Records. The show highlighted the continued dedication to community and activism.

In addition to the music, the night also included a special performance by Jordan Cole, founder of the famous Zombie Joe's Underground Theatre, which has become a staple of the North Hollywood arts scene to this day. Nick Granger also gave a spoken word performance. This event reflected the collaborative spirit and community care that defined Cell 63 while also marking an important milestone for the venue and its connections to the local underground scene.

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Strife remains a highly active force in the music scene, continuing to tour and perform at numerous music festivals. Known for their relentless energy and dedication to hardcore punk, the band regularly connects with fans old and new through live performances. Their second album, In This Defiance, released in 1997, marked a major milestone in their career, featuring guest appearances from Chino Moreno of Deftones, Dino Cazares of Fear Factory, and Igor Cavalera of Sepultura. As a band that has never slowed down, Strife has built a reputation for their high-impact shows, maintaining a strong presence in the hardcore scene as they continue to tour the United States and perform at iconic punk festivals.

Antioch Arrow from San Diego is regarded as a highly influential band of the early 1990s, their experimental sound and chaotic energy played a key role in shaping the “emo” genre that would rise to prominence in the late '90s and early 2000s. In 1993, Nathan's Amalgamated Records released Genes of Masochism, an album that captured the band's raw intensity and was recorded at the legendary Beastie Boys' studio.