Galactic Empire at Empire Underground | September 12, 2026
Galactic Empire brings their masked cinematic metal spectacle to Empire Underground in Albany on Saturday, September 12, 2026. The band is mid-run on their CineMetal North American headline tour — doors at 6:00 PM.
Galactic Empire at Rec Room | September 10, 2026
Galactic Empire — the Star Wars cosplay heavy metal band — makes a Fatalitour 2 stop at Rec Room in Buffalo on Thursday, September 10. Doors at 6 PM, show at 7 PM. Ages 16+ (under 16 with guardian).
Profanatica at The Bug Jar | July 29, 2026
Profanatica — one of the founding acts of American black metal — plays The Bug Jar in Rochester on Wednesday, July 29, with support from One Master. Doors 7 PM, 21+ at door, tickets $33.90–$39.05.
Downswing at Empire Live | August 21, 2026
Downswing headlines Empire Lives five-year anniversary show in Albany on Friday, August 21, 2026 — a metal night at the Capital Districts 1,000-capacity standing room venue, doors at 6:30 PM.
Heavy//Hitter at The Song & Dance | July 20, 2026
Heavy//Hitter, the Orlando deathcore quartet signed to Blue Grape Music, headlines The Song & Dance in downtown Syracuse on Monday, July 20. Doors at 6 PM, show at 6:30. Support from Chain Gang, Torn Open, and When Skies Decide. Tickets from $23.38.
The Callous Daoboys at Rec Room | September 14, 2026
The Callous Daoboys bring their Heaven Across North America Part II tour to Rec Room in Buffalo on Monday, September 14 — 25 dates, four bands, and 300 people in the room. Doors at 6 PM.
Corpse Pile at The Song & Dance | July 16, 2026
Houston brutal death metal outfit Corpse Pile headlines The Song & Dance in Syracuse on Thursday, July 16, 2026, with support from Vomit Forth, Slum Lord, and Drawn By Blood. Doors 6 PM, show 7 PM. Tickets from $26.44.
Wage War at Buffalo RiverWorks | November 17, 2026
Wage War headlines Buffalo RiverWorks on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 as part of their Emergency Broadcast Tour. We Came As Romans, Varials, and Cane Hill support. Showtime 7:00 PM.
Wind Walkers at Empire Underground | September 10, 2026
Wind Walkers bring the I Don’t Belong Here Tour to Empire Underground in Albany on Thursday, September 10, 2026, with support from If Not for Me and True North. Show time is 7:30 PM.
Mastodon at Buffalo RiverWorks | September 29, 2026
Mastodon brings The Poisonous Weapons Tour to Buffalo RiverWorks on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, with support from Deafheaven and Alcest. Doors 6 PM, show 7 PM. 16+ with valid ID.