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Harrisburg metalcore band If Not For Me headlines matinee rock show in Scranton on Nov. 12

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 […]

 James Callahan

VIDEO PREMIERE: Luzerne County thrash metal band Black Horizon turns red in ‘The Traitor’

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 […]

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Tool, Deftones, and Alice in Chains tributes rock Ritz Theater in Scranton together on Sept. 16

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 […]

 Rich Howells

Mudvayne frontman Chad Gray opens up about life-saving music, nu metal, legacy, and face paint before Scranton show

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 […]

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Prog metal band Tool performs at PPL Center in Allentown on Nov. 7

Prog metal band Tool performs at PPL Center in Allentown on Nov. 7

From a press release: It was announced today that progressive metal band Tool will return to the road this fall, expanding on their recently announced festival appearances (Power Trip, Aftershock, and Louder Than Life) with a six-week North American tour of 26 shows throughout October and November that includes PPL Center in Allentown on Tuesday, […]

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Horror punk icon Doyle of Misfits hits Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on May 7

Horror punk icon Doyle of Misfits hits Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on May 7

From a press release: Misfits guitarist Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein will emerge from the fiery pits of New Jersey to bring his horror punk show to the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Sunday, May 7. Doyle has made his own distinct mark on the genre with his self-titled band while also touring with the original […]

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Wilkes-Barre metalcore band Sleepsculptor takes on technology in concept album ‘Divine Recalibration’

Wilkes-Barre metalcore band Sleepsculptor takes on technology in concept album ‘Divine Recalibration’

From a press release: Technology has become essential to the way humans connect with others, for better or worse. For experimental, mathy metalcore band Sleepsculptor, it has turned into a tool for pushing forward as a group and the subject matter of their new LP, “Divine Recalibration,” released today on all major streaming platforms via […]

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Motionless In White headlines Scranton Apocalypse Fest with Parkway Drive at Montage Mountain on Sept. 16

Motionless In White headlines Scranton Apocalypse Fest with Parkway Drive at Montage Mountain on Sept. 16

From a press release: It was announced today that Motionless In White will be back in their hometown of Scranton to headline the new Scranton Apocalypse Fest at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain on Saturday, Sept. 16, presented by Hazleton active rock radio station 97.9X. The heavy metal lineup includes Parkway Drive, Knocked Loose, The […]

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Life of Agony celebrates 30 years with Sick of It All at Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on April 1

Life of Agony celebrates 30 years with Sick of It All at Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on April 1

From a press release: It has been three decades since the release of Life of Agony’s critically acclaimed and game-changing debut album, “River Runs Red,” and the legendary alternative metal band is celebrating this milestone with a world tour this year. The current North American leg of the tour with Sick of It All, dubbed […]

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Godsmack and Staind co-headline concert at Montage Mountain in Scranton on Aug. 2

Godsmack and Staind co-headline concert at Montage Mountain in Scranton on Aug. 2

From a press release: Today, multi-platinum hard rock bands Godsmack and Staind announced a 25-city summer co-headlining tour with two stops in Pennsylvania. Produced by Live Nation, the shows kick off on July 18 at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in St. Louis, Missouri, with stops across the United States in Pittsburgh, Camden, Holmdel, Wantagh, Syracuse, […]

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