Kara Maddox

2000s alt-rock icons Taking Back Sunday just embarked on their summer tour in Philadelphia, PA on May 29, which will continue until June 21 in Madison, WI. This night was no ordinary show, however; it was the grand reopening of Stateside Live!, which now features a massive outdoor stage, and the tickets were even free. To celebrate, pop-punk legends Mayday Parade joined Taking Back Sunday and opener Bayside to deliver an unforgettable first show at the new venue. At the sold out show, Philly...

Florida-based rising metalcore stars Wage War have quickly been making a name for themselves within the past few years. The band released their latest work, the IT CALLS ME BY NAME EP, on April 17, which marks two years since their latest release, their 2024 album STIGMA. To celebrate the release of the new EP, the band embarked on a North American headliner tour beginning on April 28 in Tucson, AZ, and will continue until May 31 in St. Petersburg, FL. On May 20, Wage War stopped at Irving...

On Halloween 2025, groundbreaking melodic metal band Avatar delivered their newest album Don’t Go In the Forest, their first full-length album since 2023. In honor of the release, the Swedish band embarked on a North American headliner shortly after its release in fall 2025. The celebration wasn’t over yet however; Avatar announced a second North American run for spring of 2026, hitting cities that they missed on the first run. On May 13, Avatar ventured into Philadelphia’s Franklin Music...