Welcome to the Terror House
Artist visionary Brent Tanhder—all photos ©dickslaughter.com
Vegas punks Terror Attack have been busting their asses for just over two years—playing skate parks, dive bars, and any place reckless enough to give them an outlet. Punk Rock Bowling 2025 threw them their first main stage slot, a baptism by heat and chaos.
I caught up with Bowser and Bubba Bass for an interview at their home–turned–art installation, The Terror House, tucked away in Sin City. From the outside, it looks like any other Vegas family home. Inside, it’s something else entirely—every inch of wall space plastered with flyers, posters, and art, the ceiling lined with circuit boards from old computers. Twisted mastermind and artist Brent Tanhder built the place and swears that if it ever burns down, the toxic cloud would swallow half of Las Vegas.
The Terror House is more than just a gaint piece of art—it’s home to at least four gentlemen and three large dogs, and, against all odds, it’s surprisingly clean, tidy, and even smells pretty good.
Bowser and Bubba Bass of Terror Attack—all photos dickslaughter.com
Dick: So, Terror Attack, you lost your drummer. Did he die?
Bowser: No, he’s still alive and well. We just decided to part ways. We’re still friends—I actually saw him recently.
Dick: Would be Punker. If he died, who the hell played drums for you at PRB?
Bowser: We had a replacement from a band called Combat. A guy named Cam Cool.
Dick: So the main guys are you two—your name’s Bowser. And you are?
Bubba: I’m Bubba. Bubba Bass. That’s my stage name.
Dick: You mean your mom didn’t name you Bubba Bass? That is disappointing. How did Punk Rock Bowling go?
Bowser: It was amazing, man. Our first time.
Dick: Did you play club shows as well, or just your main stage gig?
Bowser: Just the main stage.
Dick: And you went on first, right? It was hot as hell. How hot was it?
Bowser: It’s always too motherfucking hot! But you get used to it.
Bubba Honestly, I thought it was kind of nice. A little breeze counteracted it. But hey, I’m from Vegas—I’m used to it.
Rukia the Terror Dog - All photos dickslaughter.com
Dick: How long have you guys been a band?
Bowser: Two, maybe two and a half years. We’ve already done some tours—skate parks, bars, basements. We played the Felony Flats neighborhood in Oregon, at Mr. Meter Meadows. Cool little bar. Played with Here’s Your Warning. But yeah, Oregon was wild. I got threats. People DMing me like, “We’re gonna come see you, Bowser.
Dick: Why?
Bowser: Because I’m Black. Just stupid racist shit.
Dick: Did they show up?
Bowser: Nope.
What the hell? Where did that fire come from? - All photos dickslaughter.com
Dick: Politics—are you guys Republicans?
Bowser: Hell no.
Bubba: Not on either side.
Bowser: Politics is a waste of time. Punk means hating all of it. Democrats, Republicans, all of them. We just hate Trump more right now.
Dick: Who was your favorite set at PRB?
Bowser: Tough one… but Cock Sparrer just killed it. Gave me chills.
Bubba: Crazy & The Brains.
Dick: How’d you do on merch?
Bowser: Pretty good—made $600–700. And PRB doesn’t take a merch cut, unlike other festivals. That was a lifesaver.
This is my guitar; there are many like it, but this one is mine. My guitar is my best friend. - All photos—dickslaughter.com
Dick: I heard you guys had a Fat Mike run-in. Do tell.
Bubba: Yeah, at the Punk Rock Museum. We’re unloading gear, and this dude comes up and calls me “metalhead.” I had a Metallica shirt on. I’m just like, “Well, what the fuck are you supposed to be?” Didn’t even realize it was Fat Mike; he just laughed.
Bubba: We were freaking out. He had no idea.
Dick: Not knowing who Fat Mike is while you’re literally playing at his place—that is the kind of band I like.
Dick: Bubba, you weren’t an original member, right?
Bowser: No, he joined about a year and a half ago. The original lineup was me, Ricky, and Freddy. Ricky bailed—too busy “working.” We held auditions. One guy looked the part, leather jacket, hair, all that. Then Bubba shows up with his mom. Says, “I learned the whole catalog in two hours.” We jammed, and he nailed it. Perfect fit. Took him on the road, taught him some punk history, and everyone loves him.
That would make a snapping tattoo—all photos from dickslaughter.com
Dick: What’s in your pockets right now?
Bubba: Earplugs, wallet, sunglasses Keys, phone, boring shit. A crumpled-up setlist I don’t even know whose it is.
Bowser: All I got is a lighter, an In Spite and Cry Baby sticker, and three Magnum condoms.
He will be headed to the store before the night is over—all photos ©dickslaughter.com
Dick: Well shit man what more do you need?
Not sure if we can fit them both on one trading card? - All photos ©dickslaughter.com
It seems the boys have locked in a new drummer and unveiled a new video filmed partially inside the Terror House, featuring Brent. The band has upcoming shows in Vegas and Arizona and will be part of the Zombie Rumble on Sun, Sep 28, at 12:00 PM, that the Punk Rock Museum is putting on at AREA15 in Las Vegas. For show updates and plenty of chaos, follow their Instagram.
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