A Day to Remember, Story So Far, and Four Year Strong hit Montage Mountain in Scranton on June 23
From a press release: Today, metalcore/pop punk band A Day to Remember announced The Least Anticipated Album Tour, which will see them headlining arenas and amphitheaters across North America this summer with special guests The Story So Far and Four Year Strong. Beginning June 6 at The Ledge Amphitheater in Waite Park, Minnesota, the coast-to-coast […]
Halestorm, I Prevail, and Hollywood Undead rock Montage Mountain in Scranton on July 24
From a press release: It was announced today that gold and platinum-selling hard rock bands Halestorm and I Prevail will embark on a massive co-headlining tour this summer. Produced by Live Nation, the national tour kicks off on July 9 in Raleigh, North Carolina and runs through Aug. 17 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Hollywood Undead […]
Experimental rock icons Primus return to F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on May 6
From a press release: For the first time in nearly 12 years, Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum-selling experimental rock legends Primus will perform at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Monday, May 6. “Tommy the Cat.” “John the Fisherman.” “Jerry Was a Race Car Driver.” “My Name Is Mud.” “Wynona’s Big Brown Beaver.” Primus is responsible for […]
Zakk Wylde launches inaugural ‘Berzerkus’ music festival at Poconos Park in Bushkill on Sept. 14
From a press release: Today, legendary metal guitarist Zakk Wylde of Black Label Society, Ozzy Osbourne, and Pantera fame announced his inaugural music festival, Berzerkus, is coming to Poconos Park in Bushkill on Saturday, Sept. 14. The new event will be co-headlined by Black Label Society and outlaw country singer/songwriter Cody Jinks. Throughout the day, […]
British hard rock legends Saxon and Uriah Heep give ‘Hell’ to Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on May 2
From a press release: Billed as “the best of British rock and metal,” it was announced today that Saxon and Uriah Heep will co-headline a concert at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Thursday, May 2 as part of their Hell, Fire & Chaos Tour, which follows their European run opening for Judas Priest. Saxon […]
Hard rockers Escape the Fate perform at reopened Ritz Theater in Scranton on March 1
From a press release: Today, Las Vegas hard rock/post-hardcore band Escape the Fate announced that they are adding some East Coast dates to their 2024 tour supporting their new album, including a stop at The Ritz Theater in downtown Scranton on Friday, March 1. Gina Fritz will open the all-ages show, with local support from […]
Harrisburg metalcore band If Not For Me headlines matinee rock show in Scranton on Nov. 12
From a press release: Hailing from Harrisburg, If Not For Me is a four-piece metalcore outfit known for their introspective lyrics, captivating sound, and emotionally charged performances. With their ability to seamlessly blend powerful melodies and profound storytelling through an authentic approach, they aim to connect deeply with listeners, exploring themes of self-discovery, resilience, and […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: Luzerne County thrash metal band Black Horizon turns red in ‘The Traitor’
Four-piece thrash outfit Black Horizon first came to my attention through the notorious Peter Kelly of the infamous Irish Wolf Pub, formerly situated smack dab in downtown Scranton directly across the street from the courthouse. The joint used to be called “Judge and Jury” prior, I believe. On any account, I was DJing a special […]
Tool, Deftones, and Alice in Chains tributes rock Ritz Theater in Scranton together on Sept. 16
From a press release: Fans of alternative metal can go back to the 1990s and early 2000s to experience the dream lineup of Tool, Alice in Chains, and Deftones when tributes to all three bands perform together in downtown Scranton. It was announced today that Schism, the world’s first and longest-running national touring tribute to […]
Mudvayne frontman Chad Gray opens up about life-saving music, nu metal, legacy, and face paint before Scranton show
It’s a Thursday afternoon in a hotel in West Palm Beach, Florida, but Chad Gray isn’t here for rest and relaxation, though it is therapeutic, in a way. His band Mudvayne is about to dive into The Psychotherapy Sessions and, once NEPA Scene’s phone interview begins, it’s easy to see where the name of the […]
