The Native REZ-olution Youth Concert featured Punk, Metalcore, Death Metal and heavy metal from bands, Dead Pioneers from Denver, Treaty from Shiprock, N.M., Inferno Antichrost from Pueblos of the San Felipe, Santa Clara Pueblos, Sacred Blood from Gallup, The Sovereign from Fort Thompson, S.D., Lectricide from Albuquerque, N.M., and Seeing Lions Seamlessly from Kirtland, N.M. The varied genres of metal brought the youth and community members to the Sky Ute Fairgrounds on Saturday, Sept. 12, for the 16th installment of the youth concert. The community event brings together tribal departments, community businesses, and the youth of Ignacio and surrounding communities of the Four Corners, culminating in an evening of music, safe, drug and alcohol free, “rezilience,” and support for all-ages of the community. KSUT Tribal Media Center and Native filmmakers, were on hand to film the youth concert, stay tuned for further details about a future release.
Led by Pyramid Lake Paiute Nation, Gregg Deal fronts the Denver based punk band Dead Pioneers.
Samantha Maez looks towards the firework display while enjoying the Native REZ-olution concert on Saturday, Sept. 12.
The band "Inferno Antichrist" perform as fireworks display began on Saturday night, Sept. 12 during the Southern Ute Tribal Fair.
Sacred Blood during their set on Saturday, Sept. 12 during the Native REZ-olution concert.
The band Sacred Blood rock out during their set on Saturday, Sept. 12.
Drummer from the band The Sovereign during their set on Saturday, Sept. 12 during the Native REZ-olution concert.
Inferno Antichrist received pyro courtesy of the annual fireworks display during their set.
The Native REZ-olution Youth Concert seen all walks of life, young and old in the pit during the concert.
Joseph Crispin, guitarist of Inferno Antichrist "throws the horns" during their "brutal pueblo assault."
Rippy Williams, bassist and founding member of Sacred Blood brought the band out of retirement, so to speak, and back on the road to Ignacio for the Native REZ-olution Youth Concert.
Youth and band members alike join together for a photo to close out the Native REZ-olution Youth Concert XVI
Promoting the Native REZ-olution Youth Concert XVI, Lectricide, a Metallica Tribute band from Albuquerque, N.M., performed on the REZ-olution Radio Hour on KSUT Tribal Radio float during the annual Southern Ute Tribal Fair Parade. Youth volunteers Catori and Adrienne Rock assisted in handing out candy, while Josh from the Lectricide team passed out concert handbills.
Brining that New Mexico hardcore sound to Ignacio, Treaty got the crowd two-stepping in the pit during the Native REZ-olution Youth Concert XVI.
Native REZ-olution Youth Concert volunteers, Terena Hight and Christian Heart strike an ominous pose during the Native REZ-olution Youth Concert.
Dead Pioneers guitarist Josh Rivera played a guitar, who's original owner passed away before getting the opportunity to play the guitar. The guitar was won as a give-away prize at an earlier youth concert.
Dead Pioneers guitarist Josh Rivera plays a guitar, who's owner passed away before getting the opportunity to play the guitar. Rivera tuned the guitar and played the last two songs in their set, including the hit "Bad Indian."
Concert goers, Leandra Litz, Neeka Howe and Kimimila Redfeather enjoy the native REZ-olution Youth Concert.
Indigenous led Dead Pioneers bring that Indigenous punk sound to the Sky Ute Fairgrounds, closing out the Native REZ-olution Youth Concert.
Terrell, bassist for the band Treaty hits the note sending the crowd into the pit with that wicked two-step.
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
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Photo Credit: Rosaleigh Cloud | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Rosaleigh Cloud | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Rosaleigh Cloud | The Southern Ute Drum
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Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Native REZ-olution Youth Concert celebrates 16 years of music!
Monday - September 28, 2026 by Staff report | The Southern Ute Drum
