Deadlands – 7/10/25 at Empire Underground, Albany, NY (Photos by Kylie Spinelli)

By: Kylie Spinelli

On: July 15, 2025

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Deadlands – Empire Underground, Albany, NY – 8/27/23 (Photos by Kylie Spinelli)

By: Kylie Spinelli

On: August 30, 2023

Long Island metalcore trio Deadlands stopped in Albany amid their first-ever tour, playing an explosive set at Empire Underground, led by the incredible Kasey Karlsen on vocals. Here’s our full gallery from the show!! (Photos by Kylie Spinelli for 518scene.com – IG/Twitter: @growingobserver / @518scene)Continue Reading

Deadlands – Empire Underground, Albany, NY – 8/27/23 (Photos by Angela Dimock)

By: Angela Dimock

On: August 30, 2023

LI metalcore trio Deadlands rocked Albany’s Empire Underground, led by powerhouse vocalist Kasey Karlsen. Here’s one of our TWO exclusive galleries!! (Photos by Angela Dimock for 518scene.com – IG: @angeladimockphotography)Continue Reading

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Deadlands – 7/10/25 at Empire Underground, Albany, NY (Photos by Kylie Spinelli)

Deadlands – Empire Underground, Albany, NY – 8/27/23 (Photos by Kylie Spinelli)

Deadlands – Empire Underground, Albany, NY – 8/27/23 (Photos by Angela Dimock)

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