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Another year, another Rochester Fringe Festival has come and gone — celebrating its 14th year with a dynamic array of performances spanning comedy, theater, dance, music, film, and beyond. The festival has long been a cornerstone of the…

On September 17, the Darien Lake Amphitheater was the place to be for rock fans, as Breaking Benjamin and Three Days Grace brought their co-headlining tour to Western New York, with support from Los Angeles rockers Return to Dust. The…

On Friday, September 6, The Oncenter War Memorial in Syracuse was alive with energy as Halestorm and Lindsey Stirling brought their Neverest Duality tour to town, joined by the legendary cello-metal outfit Apocalyptica. The night showcased…

On Monday, September 8, Rochester’s Photo City Music Hal was rattled by the sheer force of heavy riffs and thunderous breakdowns as Narcotic Wasteland brought their Annihilation Tour to town. With local support from Lord Loss, Oreamnos,…

Saturday, August 30th, saw Baltimore pop-punk veterans All Time Low take over Suburban Park at The Great New York State Fair, delivering a night full of energy, humor, and plenty of sing-a long's. Before the band even hit the stage,…

On August 2nd, the Montage Music Hall in Rochester was transformed into a hub of local metal energy for the release of Burn The Page, the new EP by Rochester's own Inverity. With a stacked lineup that included Grey Wash, Amatera,…

Krockathon Reboot made its fiery return to Syracuse this past Saturday, July 26, under the blazing summer sun at the New York State Fairgrounds' Chevy Court. With a lineup blending nostalgic heavy hitters and rising rock stars, fans…

Vans Warped Tour returned in full force to celebrate its 30th anniversary on June 14 and 15, 2025, at RFK Festival Campus in Washington D.C. Credit: Vans Warped Tour From the moment gates opened, nostalgia hit like a drop-tuned…

The Vans Warped Tour, a cornerstone of alternative music culture for more than two decades, is making a triumphant return this summer, and the first of three shows is in Washington, D.C., part of its highly anticipated 30th anniversary…

On Wednesday, April 9, Buffalo RiverWorks was the epicenter of mayhem and melody as metalcore legends Killswitch Engage headlined a sold-out show with a crushing lineup of support from Frozen Soul, Fit for a King, and Kublai Khan TX. With…