Initiate’s next Boston-area show is December 15, 2026 at Big Night Live.
Five-piece hardcore band from Orange County, California, led by vocalist Crystal Pak, blending moshy aggression with melodic undertones and a message that uplifts femme and queer voices. Drawing from '90s NYHC and SoCal hardcore staples like Carry On, they released their album Cerebral Circus to wide acclaim.