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
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
Bad Religion have defined punk rock for four-plus decades, and show no signs of slowing down, according to their latest Albany area show.Continue Reading
It’s been seven years since alt metal veterans Helmet dropped a new album, and with the state of the world, Page Hamilton decided it was time. Continue Reading
After a two-year pandemic hiatus, rockers Rival Sons are back with tons of new music and a nationwide tour, hitting Empire Live Albany soon.Continue Reading
Philly pop-punk/emo icons The Wonder Years made their annual trek to Albany, headlining Empire Live with Hot Mulligan & Carly Cosgrove.Continue Reading
Chicago pop-punk/emo heavyweights Knuckle Puck and Real Friends made a long awaited 518 appearance at Empire Live in Albany. Read our review! 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
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