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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 …,
Words and Photography by Lori Anne McKone. Philadelphia Freedom: A Tribute to Elton John is a dazzling homage to the legendary Rocketman, channeling the flamboyance, musical brilliance, and emotional depth of Elton’s golden years. Fronted by Doug Delescavage, who embodies Elton in his 20s with uncanny charisma, the band delivers a high-energy performance that’s both […]
The Schenectady County SummerNight is one of the area’s biggest block parties of the summer. The Lords of 52nd Street, whose primary members were members of Billy Joel’s band from 1976 to 1981, were one of the bands that provided music for the event. Photography by Lori Anne McKone. More from Lori Anne McKone … […]
Sisters Doll, a band of brothers from Melbourne, Australia—Austin, Bryce, Brennan, and Sage Mileto—formed in 2010. Gaining recognition through their impressive performance on “Australia’s Got Talent,” the group has since cemented their place in the music industry. They’ve shared stages with iconic acts like Kiss and L.A. Guns, showcasing their undeniable talent and passion for […]
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