📅 July 14, Gastonia, North Carolina — once cult (in the “I think I heard of them” sense), Hed PE brought their apocalypse-flavored rapcore to a cozy little shed called The Rooster. Back in the day, they rocked MTV and screamed rebellion. Now? They're battling arthritis and low ticket sales. 🤘 🧓 Jared Gomes, now 61, hit the stage like a veteran of two wars — rap and rock. Once a prophet of revolution and conspiracy theories, he now seems more into senior discounts and watching Alex Jones clips on YouTube Shorts. 📉 Despite it all, a few dozen loyal fans (or just confused bar regulars) welcomed the band like old friends — really old friends. 🫂 🎶 Renegade didn’t spark a riot — more like a nostalgic wheeze. Video & Editing: Jackal.Today Photo: https://metalgigs.us/