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Thick as a Brick – Albany’s Brick by Brick Drop Crushing New EP, Collapse

2025-04-25
Features
By: Brendan Manley
On: April 25, 2025

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

Still Something To Write Home About – The Get Up Kids’ Iconic Album Turns 25

2025-02-15
Features
By: Brendan Manley
On: February 15, 2025

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

Biohazard

State of the Band Address: Billy Graziadei Talks Biohazard Reunion, Tour, Record

2024-02-17
Features
By: Brendan Manley
On: February 17, 2024

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

Straight Jacket

Darkness Forever: Albany Hardcore Icons Straight Jacket Talk Roots, Records, Reunion Show

2024-01-31
Features
By: Colin Roberts
On: January 31, 2024

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

Millington (L to R: Nathaniel McKeever, Alex Maloy, Cody Okonski, Nick Cavin, Pat Foxton, Chris Paul)

Back Home, But For How Long? The Rise of Niskayuna Ska-Punks Millington

2023-12-05
Features
By: Brendan Manley
On: December 5, 2023

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

Armor For Sleep

Wide Awake & Dreaming: Armor For Sleep Return, Reflect

2023-11-06
Features
By: Brendan Manley
On: November 6, 2023

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 - 10/25/23 - Empire Live, Albany, NY (Photos by Kylie Spinelli for 518scene.com)

Bad Religion (w/ Speed of Light) – 10/25/23 @ Empire Live, Albany, NY

2023-10-31
Live Reviews
By: Brendan Manley
On: October 31, 2023

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

Helmet (Photo by Tom Bronowski)

What’s Left? Alt-Metal Vets Helmet To Drop Angry New Album

2023-10-01
Features
By: Brendan Manley
On: October 1, 2023

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

Rival Sons

Back In Action: Rival Sons Re-Emerge With Two New Albums, Tour

2023-06-01
Features
By: Brendan Manley
On: June 1, 2023

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

The Wonder Years - Empire Live Albany, NY - 3/18/23 (Photo by Kylie Spinelli/518scene.com)

The Wonder Years (w/ Hot Mulligan & Carly Cosgrove) – 3/18/23 @ Empire Live, Albany, NY

2023-03-21
Live Reviews
By: Brendan Manley
On: March 21, 2023

Philly pop-punk/emo icons The Wonder Years made their annual trek to Albany, headlining Empire Live with Hot Mulligan & Carly Cosgrove.Continue Reading

Real Friends - Empire Live - Albany, NY - 3/5/23 (Photo by Kylie Spinelli - IG: @growingobserver)

Knuckle Puck and Real Friends (w/ Bearings) – 3/5/23 @ Empire Live, Albany, NY

2023-03-09
Live Reviews
By: Brendan Manley
On: March 9, 2023

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 (Photo Credit: Jon Monaghan)

Less Than Jake / Bowling For Soup / The Aquabats! (w/ Don’t Panic) – 6/24/22 @ Empire Live, Albany, NY

2022-06-30
Live Reviews
By: Brendan Manley
On: June 30, 2022

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 @ Empire Live, Albany, NY, 6/8/22 (Photo Credit: Kylie Spinelli)

Thrice / Bayside (w/ Anxious) – 6/8/22 @ Empire Live

2022-06-23
Live Reviews
By: Brendan Manley
On: June 23, 2022

Thrice and Bayside made triumphant post-COVID returns to the Capital Region, playing sizzling, extended co-headliner sets at Empire Live. Continue Reading

New Found Glory - 6/2/22 @ Empire Live - Albany, NY (Photo Credit: Kylie Spinelli)

New Found Glory – 20 Years of Sticks and Stones Tour (w/ Four Year Strong & Be Well) – 6/2/22 @ Empire Live

2022-06-16
Live Reviews
By: Brendan Manley
On: June 16, 2022

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

Event Photos

Baroness - 5/13/25 at Empire Underground, Albany, NY (Photos by Mark Kurtzner for 518scene.com)

Baroness – 5/13/25 at Empire Underground, Albany, NY (Photos by Mark Kurtzner)

Savannah, GA prog-metal veterans Baroness were shred-tastic at Empire Underground in Albany on 5/13/25, amid their Red & Blue Tour.

Bush - 5/12/25 at MainStage at Proctors, Schenectady, NY (Photos by Ron Loria for 518scene.com)

Bush – 5/12/25 at MainStage at Proctors, Schenectady, NY (Photos by Ron Loria)

Pain of Truth - 5/9/25 at Empire Live, Albany, NY (Photos by Benjamin Hunt for 518scene.com)

Pain of Truth – 5/9/25 at Empire Live, Albany, NY (Photos by Benjamin Hunt)

Sunami - 5/9/25 at Empire Live, Albany, NY (Photos by Benjamin Hunt for 518scene.com)

Sunami – 5/9/25 at Empire Live, Albany, NY (Photos by Benjamin Hunt)

Haywire - 5/9/25 at Empire Live, Albany, NY (Photos by Benjamin Hunt for 518scene.com)

Haywire – 5/9/25 at Empire Live, Albany, NY (Photos by Benjamin Hunt)

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Features

BxB 2 1200

Thick as a Brick – Albany’s Brick by Brick Drop Crushing New EP, Collapse

By: Brendan Manley
On: April 25, 2025

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.

The Get Up Kids

Still Something To Write Home About – The Get Up Kids’ Iconic Album Turns 25

By: Brendan Manley
On: February 15, 2025
Trans-Siberian Orchestra lead guitarist and music director Al Pitrelli.

Forever Home For The Holidays: Guitarist Al Pitrelli’s Trans-Siberian Orchestra Destiny

By: Brendan Manley
On: January 8, 2025
Megadeth

Bass Is His Business… and Business Is Good! Talking With Megadeth’s Four-String Iron Man, James LoMenzo

By: Brendan Manley
On: September 9, 2024
I Am The Avalanche (Photo By Julian Gilbert)

Gratitude: I Am The Avalanche Turn 20

By: Brendan Manley
On: June 14, 2024
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Live Reviews

Ricky Montgomery - 10/13/24 at Empire Live, Albany, NY (Photos by Catherine Windover for 518scene.com)

Ricky Montgomery – 10/13/24 at Empire Live, Albany, NY

By: Catherine Windover
On: October 20, 2024

Tiktok’s favorite singer-songwriter, Ricky Montgomery, captivated a packed house here at Empire Live, bringing an electric energy to the 518.

Bowling For Soup - 9/20/24 at Empire Live, Albany, NY (Photos by Ron Loria for 518scene.com)

Bowling For Soup – A Hangover You Don’t Deserve 20th Anniversary Tour (w/ Wheatus & Don’t Panic) – 9/20/24 at Empire Live, Albany, NY

By: Ron Loria Jr.
On: September 28, 2024
Sevendust - 9/15/24 at Empire Live, Albany, NY (Photos by Ron Loria for 518scene.com)

Sevendust – Seasons 21st Anniversary Tour (w/ 10 Years, Return to Dust, Horizon Theory) – 9/15/24 at Empire Live, Albany, NY

By: Ron Loria Jr.
On: September 20, 2024
City and Colour - 9/13/24 at Frog Alley Summer Stage, Schenectady, NY (Photos by Catherine Windover for 518scene.com)

Band of Horses & City and Colour – 9/13/24 at Frog Alley Summer Stage, Schenectady, NY

By: Catherine Windover
On: September 16, 2024
Steel Panther - 9/1/24 at Empire Live, Albany, NY (Photos by Ron Loria for 518scene.com)

Steel Panther (w/ Jason Charles Miller) – 9/1/24 at Empire Live, Albany, NY

By: Ron Loria Jr.
On: September 3, 2024
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Columns

Mom Booking Agent

Backstage with a Baby Bag: A Mother’s Day Ode to the Women Who Rock (Literally)

By: Christine Collins

518scene.com contributor Christine Collins reflects on the challenges, triumphs, and unexpected bumps on the road of rock motherhood.

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