Ronald Loria Jr. is a self taught photographer who began his journey as a hobbyist nature and landscape photographer, often traveling to find the beauty of nature and all things spooky whenever possible. With a deep love for the Adirondacks, the inception of Ron Dacks Photo began, and as time has gone on, Ron has added product and portrait photography to his resume, including street photography and photojournalism. Recently, Ron has freelanced for several artists and outlets, including 518scene. He loves capturing the magic of live acts from any genre, but enjoys shooting rock, metal and hardcore shows most. He has photographed Chelsea Grin, Suicide Silence, The Acacia Strain and many more, and loves experiencing new bands through concert photography. His passion for photographing people doing what they love resonates throughout his work!
It’s not too often you see cowboy hats and mosh pits mix, like when Tuscaloosa, AL metalcore band Gideon hit Empire Underground in Albany full-force on 12/13/24.Continue Reading
Bowling For Soup rolled into Empire Live to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their album A Hangover You Don’t Deserve for a sold-out crowd.Continue Reading
Veteran Texas pop punk outfit Bowling For Soup returned to Albany on 9/20/24 and rocked Empire Live for a night of catchy radio-ready anthems.Continue Reading
Long Island power poppers Wheatus had the crowd singing “Teenage Dirtbag” and more full blast on 9/20/24 at Empire Live, opening for Bowling For Soup.Continue Reading
Stroudsburg PA pop-punks Don’t Panic have become 518 regs, with yet another killer set on 9/20/24 at Empire Live opening for Bowling For Soup.Continue Reading
Atlanta alt metal veterans Sevendust celebrated the 21st anniversary of their album Seasons on 9/15/24 for a SOLD OUT crowd at Empire Live in Albany.Continue Reading
Knoxville, TN alt metallers 10 Years — going now some 25 years strong — were simply stellar at Empire Live Albany, opening for Sevendust.Continue Reading
L.A. neo-grunge disciples Return to Dust evoked heavy Seattle vibes ala Alice in Chains at Empire Live in Albany, NY, opening for Sevendust.Continue Reading
Michigan heavy rockers Horizon Theory kicked off the night with a powerful set on 9/15/24 at Empire Live in Albany NY, opening for Sevendust.Continue Reading
Atlanta alt metal veterans Sevendust celebrated the 21st anniversary of their album Seasons for a SOLD OUT crowd at Empire Live in Albany. Here’s Ron Loria’s full review of this epic occasion.Continue Reading
Thrash metal legends Megadeth laid waste to MVP Arena in Albany, NY, on 9/10/24, amid the Big 4 band’s Destroy All Enemies Tour 2024.Continue Reading
Peoria, IL, painted nu-metallers Mudvayne were a mid-bill bug-out at MVP Arena in Albany, NY, on 9/10/24, alongside legendary thrashers Megadeth.Continue Reading
Springfield, MA, metalcore veterans All That Remains were a sure bet at MVP Arena in Albany, NY, on 9/10/24, opening for thrashers Megadeth.Continue Reading
Satirical ’80s Hollywood hair rockers Steel Panther turned Empire Live in Albany into a raucous den of rock ‘n’ roll debauchery on 9/1/24.Continue Reading
Satirical ’80s Hollywood hair rockers Steel Panther turned Empire Live in Albany into a raucous den of rock ‘n’ roll debauchery on 9/1/24, and we loved every second.Continue Reading
Virginia singer-guitarist Jason Charles Miller (also with Godhead) was a scorching opener for Steel Panther at Empire Live Albany on 9/1/24.Continue Reading
San Diego metalcore titans As I Lay Dying are back in action with a new lineup and new music, shredding it at Empire Live Albany on 7/23/24.Continue Reading
Salt Lake City deathcore heavyweights Chelsea Grin gave a pummeling sendoff at Empire Live Albany on 7/23/24, opening for As I Lay Dying.Continue Reading
Santa Cruz, CA, prog-metal supergroup Entheos were sheer sonic intensity at Empire Live Albany on 7/23/24, opening for As I Lay Dying.Continue Reading
Hudson Valley power/prog metallers Last Pharaoh always bring the shred at Empire Underground in Albany, NY, like their latest set on 7/12/24.Continue Reading
518 alternative rock favorites Same Old Rat put on yet another killer show at Empire Underground in Albany on 7/12/24.Continue Reading