The Reactors, formed in 1978 in San Bernardino, California, were pioneers of the Inland Empire's punk rock scene. Embracing the DIY ethos, they self-released the "Meltdown" EP and the "WW4" LP on their Nuclear Waste Records label. Their raw, fast-paced sound earned them performances alongside notable acts like X, the Plimsouls, and the Penetrators at iconic venues such as the Whisky a Go Go and Madame Wong's. Despite disbanding in 1982, their music has experienced a resurgence, with original vinyl releases becoming coveted collector's items. ([iecn.com](https://iecn.com/san-bernardino-punk-originators-reactors-slowly-earning-place-rock-history/?utm_source=openai))