Originally conceived as “an underground rave meets a GWAR concert,” Bloodfest has always been messy. Clothes have been stained as organizers sprayed and showered with gallon after gallon of crimson-colored liquid.
Over the years, Bloodfest has been held at various venues across the Valley, ranging from nightclubs to remote desert locations, and has featured notable DJs and acts, including legendary rave pioneer Frankie Bones and provocative local fetish performance troupe The Agents of Lust.
Earlier this year, Bloodfest’s longtime promoters announced the rave's 2024 edition would be its last, as they're moving on to other projects. The final Bloodfest, which took place on Oct. 12 at Mesa bar and nightclub Endgame featured plenty of blood-soaked rave action, as well as a performance by The Agents of Lust and sets by local DJs like Sid Snow and Grund. Here are 30-plus photos from the rave.
Jason and Jack the Ripper meet Tinkerbell is the crossover you never knew you wanted.
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Heather Renee Nance of The Agents of Lust unleashes a huge fireball during Bloodfest.
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Rance Granthrax of The Agents of Lust uses an angle grinder to create a striking visual display of sparks.
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Enjoying a taste of some of the sparks caused by one of The Agents of Lust's grinder performances.
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More than a dozen local DJs performed at the final Bloodfest rave, including Sid Snow, Lilac Silk and Dirty Mind Tricks.
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