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!
Saratoga grunge-pop rockers The Grandstand Jockeys killed it as per usual at their latest gig at Empire Underground Albany, on 7/12/24.Continue Reading
Troy speed/thrash metal trio Ice Queen know how to get a crowd moving, and that’s just what they did at Empire Underground in Albany on 7/12/24.Continue Reading
North Carolina deathcore band Filth put on a pummeling show at Empire Underground in Albany, NY, on 7/2/24, amid their Southern Hostility tour.Continue Reading
SC death metal band Narcotic Wasteland — led by former Nile guitarist Dallas Toler-Wade — ripped and tore at Empire Underground in Albany on 7/2/24, opening for NC deathcore act Filth.Continue Reading
Long Island nu-metal/hardcore outfit Resistor added electronic/DJ vibes to Empire Underground in Albany on 7/2/24, opening for NC deathcore band Filth.Continue Reading
Albany nu-core outfit Gateway rolled hard and heavy at Empire Underground in Albany, NY, on 7/2/24, opening for NC deathcore act Filth.Continue Reading
Rising 518 hard rockers Plush, feat. local Albany sensation Moriah Formica, simply dazzled the hometown crowd at Empire Live on 5/4/24.Continue Reading
Cohoes heavy rockers Anacortez made the very most of a key hometown gig at Empire Live Albany on 5/4/24, opening for 518 rising stars Plush.Continue Reading
518 prog metal kingpins Deveria played their second killer show in three days at Empire Live Albany on 5/4/24, opening for rising stars Plush.Continue Reading
Boston hardcore punk stalwarts Slapshot are eternal, as evidenced by their totally wicked headlining set at Empire Underground on 4/19/24.Continue Reading
Albany/W. Mass. metalcore band Faded Line crushed a special album release gig at Empire Underground on 4/19/24, opening for Boston’s Slapshot.Continue Reading
Electric City hardcore crew From Within rocked that Schenectady swagger at Empire Underground on 4/19/24, opening for Boston’s Slapshot.Continue Reading
Troy metallic hardcore band Remains of Rage were a pummeling presence live at Empire Underground on 4/19/24, opening for Boston’s Slapshot.Continue Reading
Syracuse punks Apocalypse Tribe kicked off the night like champs at Empire Underground on 4/19/24, opening for Boston’s Slapshot.Continue Reading
NY metallic hardcore outfit Missing Link put on a killer headlining show at Fuze Box in Albany NY on 3/8/24. Here’s our full photo gallery!!Continue Reading
CT straightedge metalcore act Balmora brought the ’90s vibes at Fuze Box in Albany on 3/8/24, opening for Missing Link. Here’s our gallery!!Continue Reading
Albany hardcore titans Cold Kiss were a crushing presence at Fuze Box in Albany on 3/8/24, opening for Missing Link. Here’s our gallery!!Continue Reading
Hudson Valley deathcore band Cross of Disbelief tore up Fuze Box in Albany on 3/8/24, opening for Missing Link.Continue Reading
Northeast hardcore crew Discontent helped get the pit circling at Fuze Box Albany on 3/8/24, opening for Missing Link.Continue Reading
518 heavyweights Wrong Move played a crushing hometown gig at Fuze Box in Albany on 3/8/24, opening for Missing Link.Continue Reading
Albany ska-punk party purveyors Girth Control played a wildly fun album release show at Empire Underground on 3/1/24, complete with beer bongs!Continue Reading