You only turn 25 once. And to kick off its 25th anniversary weekend, The Masquerade held it’s first annual festival Wrecking Ball. This two day event featured 60 bands, 4 stages, and genres that ranged from punk rock to post-hardcore. While at the Wrecking Ball,  I was able to see a lot of underground bands and be surrounded by those who genuinely enjoy the music scene. Here are a few photos from that weekend: