With their brand-new EP, Collapse, Albany’s Brick by Brick has still found a way to push even further, for what is arguably one of their most confident and sonically devastating releases to date.Continue Reading
The Get Up Kids singer-guitarist Matt Pryor takes 518scene.com’s Brendan Manley through the history of their iconic album, Something to Write Home About, as well as the experiences that inspired it.Continue Reading
It took some time for well-traveled, NY-bred guitarist Al Pitrelli to find his forever home, and he found it in a pretty unlikely place: As lead guitarist and musical director for Trans-Siberian Orchestra.Continue Reading
Carrying the legacy with the weight of thrash metal icons Megadeth is no small feat, but if anyone is up for it, it’s veteran bassist James LoMenzo, the busiest man in metal.Continue Reading
In this 518scene.com exclusive interview, Brendan Manley reconvenes 20 years later with I Am The Avalanche frontman Vinnie Caruana, to take stock of the band’s incredible two decades and upcoming Albany show.Continue Reading
Colin Roberts reviews Drain, the new EP by 518 grunge-metal fusionists Flatwounds, and chats with vocalist Colin O’Hare for an In-Store Q&A.Continue Reading
Chicago’s Fall Out Boy reasserted their claim to the pop-punk upper echelon with a pull-out-all-the-stops mega rock show at MVP Arena in Albany on 3/24.Continue Reading
Biohazard guitarist-singer Billy Graziadei spoke with 518scene.com about the band’s classic lineup reunion and tour, as well as their new album and upcoming Albany show at Empire Live.Continue Reading
Albany hardcore luminaries Straight Jacket are reuniting for a sure to be legendary one-time show at Empire Live on March 9. The band gave us the scoop on the gig, while taking stock of their considerable legacy.Continue Reading
Niskayuna “brass emo” outfit Millington are co-leading the fourth-wave ska-punk revival, and are poised for a major breakout from their home in the 518.Continue Reading
Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s performance at MVP Arena was nothing short of a musical and visual extravaganza that left the audience in awe.Continue Reading
Ian Anderson’s Jethro Tull – The Seven Decades Tour was a mesmerizing and nostalgic journey through the annals of progressive rock, proving that great music knows no bounds of time.Continue Reading
NJ’s Armor For Sleep is amidst a tour honoring the 20th anniversary of Dream To Make Believe, AFS’ conceptual 2002 Equal Vision debut.Continue Reading
Less Than Jake turned onstage disaster into magical memories when they co-headlined Albany’s Empire Live with Bowling for Soup, plus guests The Aquabats! and Don’t Panic. Continue Reading
Albany pop punk heroes State Champs made a hometown appearance at Jennings Landing for the Alive at Five Concert Series, kicking off summer.Continue Reading
Thrice and Bayside made triumphant post-COVID returns to the Capital Region, playing sizzling, extended co-headliner sets at Empire Live. Continue Reading
Pop punk legends New Found Glory brought the house down at Empire Live in Albany, on their Sticks and Stones 20-year anniversary tour.Continue Reading
The indie folk duo the Milk Carton Kids played a long awaited show at the Egg in Albany, NY, that was pure magic for all in attendance.Continue Reading
Drug Church returned home to the NY Capital Region for a scorching, sweaty headliner at Empire Underground. Read our full review!Continue Reading
Hardcore punk legend Henry Rollins captivated the crowd at the Hart Theater in Albany, NY, with his latest spoken word tour. Read our fullreview!Continue Reading