Previously unseen Battalion of Saints photos from 1982

Battalion of Saints in 1982. (All photos by Rich Pleasant)

By Andy

Former Battalion of Saints roadie Rich Pleasant comes through big time with these previously unseen photos from the vault that he snapped at a killer gig at Bob's Place -- Contempo Hall in Los Angeles on June 11, 1982. He drove up from San Diego (Slow Death) with the band for this show, which also featured JFA, The Blades and Wayward Caines.

Here's what I wrote in a previous blog post: Almost didn't get a ride to this one at Bob's Place in a sketchy area of LA. With a crowded car, I offered to ride in the trunk if need be. But, luckily, I scrunched into the back seat and was soon bopping my head along to "I Wanna Make You Scream," "Fighting Boys" and more of the BATS' metalized-punk tunes.

So, check out these epic photos of Chris Smith (RIP) on guitar, George Anthony on vocals, Ted Olson on drums and Dennis Frame on bass.

Special thanks to Dale Pleasant for reaching out to us and planting the seeds for this post.

Setlist from the gig. (TSHIT archives)