Added on 07/01/2022
Scott Kucharski
metal , Reading , Reverb

On June 17, GWAR’s monstrous Black Death Rager World Tour landed at Reverb in Reading, the second-to-last night of the U.S. leg of the tour. With the grotesque group slated to head overseas to continue their attempt at world domination, it’s easy to assume that they were set to pack a little lighter after this […]
Added on 06/21/2022
NEPA Scene Staff
Bethlehem , Circle Drive-In , Dickson City , films , horror , NEPA Horror Film Festival , New York , punk , Reading

From a press release: Live music, iconic horror films, a celebrity meet and greet, and a one-of-a-kind marketplace will be some of the highlights of Spooky Summer II, an outdoor event hosted by the NEPA Horror Fest and Scranton DIY Punk Collective at the Circle Drive-In Theatre in Dickson City on Saturday, June 25. The […]
Added on 05/04/2022
NEPA Scene Staff
Allentown , Bethel Woods , Bethlehem , Hershey , New York , Pavilion at Montage Mountain , Philadelphia , PPL Center , Reading , Scranton , State College , Wind Creek Bethlehem

From a press release: Today, Live Nation began its annual Concert Week promotion, offering music fans the ability to purchase $25 all-in tickets to more than 3,700 shows across North America this year. The week-long program celebrates one of the biggest and most anticipated years for live music and marks the kickoff to the summer […]
Added on 03/14/2022
NEPA Scene Staff
Easton , Harrisburg , metal , Philadelphia , Reading , Scranton , Sinking Spring , Warrendale

From a press release: Last week, one of modern metal’s most explosive and unbridled forces, Pennsylvania nu-core band Tallah, announced their sophomore full-length album, “The Generation of Danger.” It will be released on Friday, Sept. 9 via Earache Records and, much like their 2020 debut album “Matriphagy,” will revolve around around an elaborate and horrific […]
Added on 02/23/2022
Scott Kucharski
punk , Reading , Santander Arena

Over the last two years, Dropkick Murphys held some of the best live streams of any band stuck inside during quarantine, but nothing compares to seeing them in person, especially leading up to their favorite holiday. This year, thankfully, the Celtic punk band was able to bring back their annual St. Patrick’s Day Tour, starting […]
Added on 02/18/2022
NEPA Scene Staff
Breaking Benjamin , Bryce Jordan Center , Erie , Reading , Santander Arena , State College , Wilkes-Barre

From a press release: It was announced this week that Wilkes-Barre natives Breaking Benjamin are heading back on tour this spring with fellow multi-platinum rock band Seether and playing three shows throughout Pennsylvania. Featuring special guests Starset and Lacey Sturm (best known as the founding vocalist of Flyleaf), the 17-date trek will come to the […]
Added on 02/18/2022
NEPA Scene Staff
punk , Reading , Santander Arena

From a press release: Scrantonians aren’t the only ones excited for the return of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations – Celtic punk band Dropkick Murphys are bringing back their own holiday tradition with their St. Patrick’s Day Tour, kicking off at the Santander Arena in Reading on Monday, Feb. 21 and culminating with their customary run […]
Added on 01/18/2022
NEPA Scene Staff
Bryce Jordan Center , metal , Reading , Santander Arena , State College

From a press release: Today, the multi-platinum masked metal maniacs in Slipknot announced the 2022 iteration of their infamous Knotfest Roadshow Tour. Produced by Live Nation, the 38-date North American tour will take place over two legs, both headlined by Slipknot and each containing a stop in Pennsylvania. The first leg, featuring special guests In […]
Added on 09/17/2021
Scott Kucharski
metal , Reading , review

The legendary Judas Priest kicked off their U.S. Firepower Tour in Wilkes-Barre in 2018, and they returned to Pennsylvania on Wednesday, Sept. 8 to begin their 50 Heavy Metal Years Tour at the Santander Arena in Reading. The madness of opening night started with Swedish heavy metal band Sabaton and their raucous 12-song set featuring […]
Added on 07/01/2021
Scott Kucharski
Reading

Perseverance. Dedication. Stick-to-itiveness. Call it what you will, but The Nielsen Trust was not going to deny their fans a promised show in Berks County on June 19. After a ticketed event at the Pat Garrett Amphitheater with Philadelphia rockers Nick Perri & The Underground Thieves was unfortunately canceled, the band decided to shift gears […]