‘Marvel Experience’ summer tour canceled abruptly after Philadelphia run
After running from June 19 through July 5 at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, the rest of “The Marvel Experience” summer tour has been cancelled, according to the Associated Press. “The World’s First Hyper-Reality Tour” traveled to Phoenix, Dallas, and San Diego and was retooled before it came to Philly, but it seems the […]
The Wonder Years announce 5th album ‘No Closer to Heaven,’ release ‘Cardinals’ music video
From a press release: Philadelphia pop punk band The Wonder Years just announced that their highly anticipated fifth studio album, “No Closer to Heaven,” which will be released Sept. 4 via Hopeless Records. A brand new song called “Cardinals” is now streaming online, along with a heartbreaking music video: The 13-track album, recorded and produced […]
None heavier – or friendlier – than ‘Riff Lord’ Kirk Windstein and Crowbar
Heavy metal groundbreakers bring 'Doom' to Philadelphia and Brooklyn June 28-29
here’s often an interesting, unexpected turn of events when you interview a band while they’re out touring. Kirk Windstein from Crowbar was one such example. While the phone call NEPA Scene had set with him to coincide pre-show for the band’s recent gig in Minneapolis was confirmed several days in advance, the hectic pace of […]
VIDEO: The Menzingers cover untitled song by Against Me! in acoustic session
It’s an indie/punk marriage made in heaven (and it was even filmed in a church) – The Menzingers and Against Me! come together in this unexpected acoustic cover shot for the awesomely named Space Jam Sessions. Filmed by Ally Newbold in the sanctuary of the First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia and edited by Zac Suskevich, […]
STREAMING: Welcome summer with Heavy Blonde’s debut album ‘Heatwave’
Ever since we saw Scranton “tropical psychedelic groove rock” band Heavy Blonde play at Arts on the Square last year, we’ve been eagerly awaiting a full-length album that incorporates all the unique sounds contained within that description. Back in October, we got a taste of the new project by singer/songwriter Mike Williams when the group […]
Scranton’s Tigers Jaw touring with Yellowcard and New Found Glory in the fall
From a press release: This fall, two of the hardest touring bands in pop punk – Yellowcard and New Found Glory – will be joining forces – and Scranton’s own Tigers Jaw will be with them. “We have shared the stage with New Found Glory all over the world, but we’ve never had the chance […]
Vinyl records and the mystery of ‘Hey Sandy:’ In-depth with Mark Mulcahy of Polaris
Nickelodeon's 'Pete and Pete' house band tours through New York and Philadelphia May 15-16
For part of his musical career, Mark Mulcahy had lived under the specter of being the frontman for Miracle Legion. These days, it may be more likely to see him listed as the voice of Polaris, the house band for Nickelodeon’s “The Adventures of Pete and Pete.” The success of a band that never truly […]
New tour and album, ‘Rivals,’ gets Coal Chamber burning again
Nu-metal band reunites and performs across the tri-state area April 2-6
Even though they’ve regrouped sporadically to play live since a “permanent” disbandment announcement in 2005, notably in the form of high-profile gigs at Australia’s Soundwave Festival in 2012 and a 2013 European festival run (Download, Graspop, Nova Rock, etc.), Coal Chamber hasn’t released a studio album since 2002’s “Dark Days.” This 13-year dry streak will […]
CONCERT REVIEW: Breaking Benjamin frontman Ben Burnley and company blow Philadelphia crowd away
As we pulled into the parking lot of Bull Shooters Saloon in Philadelphia at 6 p.m., roughly two and a half hours before show time, the line was already wrapped around the building. It was filled with loyal fans sporting their Breaking Benjamin gear proudly, and even a few people sitting in their cars blasting […]
PHOTOS: Cannibal Corpse, Behemoth, Aeon, and Tribulation at the TLA in Philadelphia, 03/01/15
Death metal legends Cannibal Corpse and Behemoth joined dark forces for a 31-date co-headlining winter tour that began in January in New Orleans and stopped at the Theatre of the Living Arts in Philadelphia on Sunday, March 1. Joined by Swedish metal bands Aeon and Tribulation, they conjured massive mosh pits that consumed the TLA […]
