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For 1000 fans, getting soaked with fake blood is not the bug, but the feature. On March 21st the intergalactic war aliens known as Gwar defended planet earth at Empire Live in Albany. The audience cheered, moshed and crowd surfed as it…

On March 22nd Brooklyn’s very own international groove metal pioneer, Biohazard reunited for a live show at Empire Live in Albany. The band’s raw, authentic stage presence hits hard with an apex of energy that was boundless. Rocking out…

Electric City hosted a packed night of metal as Orbit Culture brought their Death Above Life North American tour through Buffalo, joined by Ov Sulfur and Atlas. The smaller venue created a close atmosphere that suited the lineup well, with…

On October 15, Mushroomhead stormed into Anthology for a theatrical, wet and wild ride. Filling the night with the fundamentals that made the band iconic in the 1990’s: raw lyrics, down-tuned syncopation, horror avant-garde, and…

On September 21, Sharkey’s in Liverpool was home to Pure Filth 2, a brutal and unforgettable day filled with heavy riffs, head banging, and circle pits. The show boasted a stacked lineup featuring Cavalera Conspiracy, Fear Factory, and…

When you step into a DragonForce concert, you're signing up for more than just a metal show. It's a full sensory experience with speed, fantasy, video game nostalgia, pyrotechnics, and crowd interaction, all wrapped up in a package that…

On Saturday, August 2, Eyes of The Nile and Dyspläcer rocked a loyal crowd of super fans at Rochester’s best BIG little venue, Water Street Music Hall. The premiere music venue held a sacred space where music felt as timeless as the hall,…

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard returned to Forest Hills Stadium on August 1st, a year after their two-night marathon in 2024. Covering King Gizzard at Forest Hills a second year in a row revealed a tight knit community with a unique…

Gunshine & Bad Marriage made a great couple on Tuesday, July 22, at Buntsy’s Band Stand in Webster. The hard rock bands came into town swinging and landed in the neighborhood restaurant. In response the town came out, receptive, and…

Ozzy Osbourne, powerful rock front man of Black Sabbath and legendary solo artist, passed away on Tuesday, July 22 at the age of 76. Osbourne's legacy touched thousands of lives and hundreds of venues, especially those in New York State. …