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Words by Lori Anne McKone. The September 27 triple-threat lineup at SPAC – Corrosion of Conformity, Judas Priest, and Alice Cooper – was a full-throttle celebration of metal’s enduring spirit, with each act delivering a distinct flavor of rebellion and theatricality. Lori Anne McKone captured some of the night in words and pictures. Alice Cooper I’d […]
Words and Photography by Lori Anne McKone. The September 27 triple-threat lineup at SPAC – Corrosion of Conformity, Judas Priest, and Alice Cooper – was a full-throttle celebration of metal’s enduring spirit, with each act delivering a distinct flavor of rebellion and theatricality. Lori Anne McKone captured some of the night in words and pictures. […]
Words and Photography by Lori Anne McKone. Kobi Reese didn’t just release a record this past weekend—they ignited a celebration of classic rock spirit and fresh ambition at Crossroads in Garwood, NJ. The venue, known for its intimate charm and loyal local crowd, was the perfect backdrop for the band’s debut album, “Breaking Ground,” and […]
Words and Photography by Lori Anne McKone. SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – September 9, 2025 – On a crisp September night at the Broadview Stage at SPAC, Pantera delivered a performance that was equal parts sonic assault and emotional reckoning. As part of The Heaviest Tour of the Summer, the legendary metal band returned to upstate […]
Words and Photography by Lori Anne McKone. SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Australia’s King Parrot opened the evening with a set that was short, savage, and utterly unhinged—in the best way possible. Their brand of grindcore is fast, filthy, and laced with punk chaos, and they brought it all to SPAC with zero restraint. Frontman Matt […]
Words and Photography by Lori Anne McKone. SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Before Pantera took the stage, Amon Amarth transformed SPAC into a mythic battlefield. The Swedish melodic death metal giants brought thunderous riffs, Norse iconography, and a stage presence that bordered on cinematic. Opening with “Guardians of Asgaard,” the band wasted no time summoning their […]
Cheap Trick: Enduring Fire – Not Aging, But Evolving By Lori Anne McKone The rain didn’t come down in sheets – it was colder than that. Constant. Relentless. It soaked through jackets and jeans, but it couldn’t dampen the anticipation. I stood center-right of the stage, cameras secured to my harnesses, ready to go. Fingers […]
By Lori Anne McKone Saratoga Springs, N.Y. – On July 30, 2025, Dashboard Confessional and the Goo Goo Dolls teamed up at SPAC for a night of honest lyrics and rock-and-roll sing-alongs you won’t forget. Chris Carrabba kicked things off with just his guitar and that unmistakable voice, running through “Hands Down,” “Screaming Infidelities,” and […]
By Lori Anne McKone. In the world of “SEVEN.,” sound is only half of the story. Each track bleeds into its own visual skin – part religious fever dream, part psychological horror. Kasey Karlsen doesn’t just scream these sins. She wears them. Every scene is a wound. Every image, a reckoning. As the frontwoman and […]
We’re halfway to the 2026 Extreme Music Awards, and on July 19, Empire Underground hosted the Sponsor Launch Party to recognize that. Tentacles, Gozer, VinTri Hill, Confinement, and the Hauntings provided music. Photography by Lori Anne McKone. More from Extreme Music Awards here …,
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