Hell's Angel's loathed Pagan MC rivals who 'fight together and fuck together.'
Since it was founded in 1959 as a group of blokes who loved motorcycles, Pagan MC has become one of the most notorious criminal organisation in the US known for their deadly fighting techniques
The gang has established a fearsome reputation
The biker gang Pagan MC is one of the US’ most notorious motorcycle riding clubs, renowned for drug trafficking, brutal violence and deadly scraps with the Hell's Angels.
Pagan’s Motorcycle Club has bullied and beaten its way to the top of the biker scene since forming in 1959 in Prince George’s County, Maryland. The alleged crime syndicate rapidly expanded into a formal constitution in 1965 and are now categorised as an “outlaw motorcycle gang” by the FBI.
Adopting a governing structure, the club chose a national president who was reportedly paid the same amount as the US president, roughly £80k per year. Former president Jimmy DeGregorio claimed his denim-clad brotherhood “fought together and f****d together”, speaking on the Gangland documentary in 2009.
The club has operated since 1959
Active in 13 states, the club has been the subject of much online criticism for their criminality and white supremacist tendencies that pervade their culture. The Pagan’s clothing is often seen with Nazi patches, alongside tattoos that read “ARGO” (Ar Go F*** Yourself) and “NUNYA” (Nun’Ya F**** Business).
In the early years, the Pagans operated as a small and relatively peaceful organisation focused on the excitement of motorcycle riding. However, by the 1970s the club had drifted into criminal activity such as drug trafficking, armed violence and clashes with law enforcement and other motorcycle gangs.
The club generated huge wealth by dabbling in the methamphetamine production and distribution industry, becoming one of the first motorcycle clubs to do so.
Their distinctive logo is seen in over 13 states
From the 1970s onwards, their involvement in drug trafficking led to the Pagans becoming entangled in a web of organised crime and severe violence became a daily theme.
Speaking on the Gangland documentary, former member ‘Denny’ outlined some of the vicious fighting techniques the gang employed.
“Pulling teeth out with your knuckles. Pulling bits of brain out of your axe handle,” he explained. “I mean, I’ve seen some f***** up beatings, some nasty s***.”
Last year saw the Hells Angels engage in a street fight with the Pagans, resulting in members on both sides being stabbed and bludgeoned.
The Pagans have often battled the Hell's Angels over territory
An FBI search warrant revealed a brutal turf war between the two outlaw bike groups in Southern Massachusetts. The two biker groups' long history violent history with one another often reached boiling point, but in 2022 a wild 50-man brawl topped things off.
In April 2022, the Pagans opened a new chapter in Fall River, near the Hells Angels' territory near the Rhode Island border, according to the warrant.
Recognising the encroachment of their rivals, the Hells Angels re-established their presence in Cape Cod, displaying a new sign to deter onlookers. However, if a rival was spotted on their land, the Hells Angels implemented an "attack on sight" policy, a piece of information seized from the gang's meeting by the FBI.
On May 14, it seemed like any other day for the Pagans, who were taking selfies and enjoying snacks. However, the eerie silence was short-lived when over 100 Hells Angels riders gathered to journey towards the Pagans Fall Water clubhouse. A fervent bunch of 25 daringly separated from the pack to head directly towards the Pagan's fortress, initially appearing quite relaxed with their spouses.
The two rival gangs have a bloody history
According to the arrest warrant: "An additional dozen or more HAMC members and associates were present at the scene and provided support by blocking traffic and serving as lookouts during the attack."
Suddenly, the previously peaceful pavement outside the clubhouse became a violent battlefield between the two rival biker gangs. When peace officers finally intervened and broke up the brewing fight, one Pagan member still had a dagger wedged in his body, with others having been viciously defeated with Ball Pein hammers.
Speaking on the condition of anonymity, an eyewitness said that the previously immaculate pavements, vehicles and buildings were ruthlessly stained with the bikers' blood.
All injured Pagans were whisked off to the hospital while the Angels sought refuge at their Cape Cod clubhouse. Details regarding casualties resulting from the horrific brawl remain a mystery.
The brawling bikers swiftly changed outfits and fled from the clubhouse, scattering in diverse directions thereby baffling detectives scrutinising the area. Despite zero reports of further altercations in the precinct, confidential files suggested "that further violence against [the Pagans] would likely follow".
