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Beer Drone To Deliver Beers To Concertgoers This Summer [Video]

Wes Styles — Tue, 07 May 2013 16:00:09 +0000

Q-Ruption is right around the corner on August 13 at SPAC. At that point, the summer heat will be in full effect and you will want refreshment during the show. But that means you have to leave your seat and stand in, what seems like an endless, line to a cold one for your and maybe your friends.

Not anymore!

What Not To Do At An Outdoor Concert To Be "That Guy" [Photos]

Wes Styles — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:00:46 +0000

Well, the weather is getting warm, the girls was wearing lesser and lesser everyday, the grills are fired up - That means it's time for the Summer Concert Season!

As you prepare to venture out into the world of outdoor venues, there are several things you need to remember when it comes to behaving properly at these venues and events.

Alice In Chains Vs. Staind, Nutshell Cover [VIDEO+POLL]

Adams — Wed, 01 May 2013 20:46:39 +0000

There are covers, and there are COVERS! Some bands can pull it off and others, not so much. Some covers make you think: 'Man, I think that's better than the original'. Case in point: Shinedown with Simple Man. Ok ok ok, I know you're probably throwing your mouse at your computer in disgust, and that's fine. Skynard made the track and made it well. Shinedown though, yeah, they killed it.

Sean Kinney Of Alice In Chains Swims In Leather Pants Kevin Costner Style [AUDIO]

Dalton Castle — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 23:04:07 +0000

Alice in Chains drummer and original band member Sean Kinney opened up to me about his music and favorite swim attire. As Q-Ruption 2013 grows near I felt it was important to get inside the head of one of the largest acts of the show. Alice in chains have been rocking people’s faces off since [...]

Q-Ruption/Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival Line-up Announced

Wes Styles — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:00:20 +0000

The questions have been asked again and again "Who's playing Q-Ruption this year?"

That question has now been answered.

Q-Ruption is the Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival featuring a flash from the past with 2 head liners from the 90's that you know and love along with some names new to the scene that will soon become your favorites.

Interview w/ Brent Smith of Shinedown [Audio]

Wes Styles — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 13:45:19 +0000

I had the great pleasure of talking on the phone with Brent Smith of Shinedown on November 20th as the band takes a much deserved break for the holidays. We talk about the up coming tour in 2013 with Three Days Grace & POD, spending the holiday with family, the new video for "I Will Follow", along with looking back at the 10 years since their debut album.

Fresh New Shinedown Music Video – Enemies [VIDEO]

Dalton Castle — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 20:21:18 +0000

Check out the latest video from the Q-Ruption 2012 headliners Shinedown!

The Q-Tease Out For Q-Ruption 2012 [PHOTOS]

Jennifer Beaudoin — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 16:18:19 +0000

We had a very successful turn out and an extremely fulfilling time at this past weekend's second annual Q-Ruption Festival at SPAC. All of the musical acts put on great performances and all who attended seemed to have a blast. The Q103 Q-Tease were on hand to get photos with fans. Check them out below and find yours!

Shinedown Performs Simple Man In The Crowd At Q-Ruption 2012

Monte — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 21:58:54 +0000

If you missed out on Q-Ruption 2012 last night, you didn't see headliner Shinedown perform Simple Man in front of a packed house at SPAC. Not only did the boys put on a hell of performance - but they did it FROM THE CROWD!

Monte's Favorite Q-Ruption 2012 Moment

Monte — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 17:10:57 +0000

Q-Ruption 2012 was INSANE! It's hard to pick one moment from a 12 hour rock show and say - that was the moment that made my night. However, there was a spot in the show where I had to stop, turn to the guys and yell HOLY POOP (I did not say poop) THAT ROCKED! Check out my holy poop moment with the Godsmack dueling drum set!

Q-Ruption Performance Photos: Adelitas Way, Staind, Godsmack, + Shinedown

Bryen — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 14:14:23 +0000

Another successful Q-Ruption is in the history books and we're already getting plans in place for #qruption 2013. For photo galleries of each band, click on the name of the band. If you have any photos you took, send them our way and we will add them to our gallery. Adelitas Way Adelitas [...]

Shinedown Headlines Q-Ruption 2012 [GALLERY]

Jay Sanin — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 14:09:24 +0000

Shinedown, the headliners of Q-Ruption 2012, have wrapped up their performance at Saratoga Performing Arts Center. After 10 million album sales in their career, Shinedown proved why they have earned such a distinction with a high energy performance. We have photographic evidence of said performance below.

Godsmack Performs At Q-Ruption 2012 [GALLERY]

Jay Sanin — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 14:06:12 +0000

On the main stage at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Godsmack has performed as a part of Q-Ruption 2012. This is the band's second straight year as a Q-Ruption performer, as they headlined the concert last year. This year, they put on another great show.

Aaron Lewis of Staind Talks To Mike Adams About Going Home, And Smoking at Q-Ruption [VIDEO]

Jay Sanin — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 00:26:04 +0000

Q-Ruption performers Staind stopped by to talk to Mike Adams about touring,smoking and the success of their new album, as they prepare to rock the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. Formed in Springfield, Mass (also home of the Basketball Hall of Fame), Staind has been around for 17 impressive years. They have produced seven albums, five [...]

Staind Performs At Q-Ruption 2012 [GALLERY]

Jay Sanin — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 23:41:48 +0000

Staind just wrapped up their act on the main stage of Q-Ruption 2012. After five number one hits and 15 million albums sold in their 17 year career, they've proven tonight that they've still got it!

Shinedown Chat With Dalton Backstage at Q-Ruption 2012 [VIDEO]

Jay Sanin — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 23:33:58 +0000

Q-Ruption featured performer Shinedown caught up with Dalton Castle for an interview in which the band discusses the difference between hematomas and bruises. Shinedown has been in the game since 2001, and have released four albums. Combined, those efforts have been good for over 10 million copies sold worldwide and have put out hit singles [...]

Aaron Lewis and others Join Dalton's Backstage Broadcast from #qruption 2012

Bryen — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 23:00:55 +0000

Dalton spent the day on the air interviewing several of the bands that were performing at #qruption and sharing the happenings backstage. Check out some photos of the broadcast and some of the artists that stopped by including Aaron Lewis.

Adelitas Way Rocks Q-Ruption 2012 [GALLERY]

Jay Sanin — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 22:48:49 +0000

Adelitas Way just wrapped up their set on the main stage at Q-Ruption 2012. This has just been another step in what's been a great three years for the band, touring with Guns N' Roses, Three Days Grace, and Puddle of Mudd in addition to those they are sharing the stage with for the UPROAR Tour. Relive their performance with our photo gallery.

In This Moment Look Terrifying During Q-Ruption Backstage Interview [VIDEO]

BJ Ragone — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 21:54:46 +0000

Chris from In This Moment stopped by the Q103 backstage broadcast area to chat it up with Dalton about Q-Ruption, and their new album. Formed in 2005, Los Angeles, California In This Moment has been labeled as metalcore/alternative metal led by vocalist Maria Brink – a local girl from Schenectady. The other members of the [...]

Adelitas Way Backstage Interview Q-Ruption 2012 at SPAC [VIDEO]

Jay Sanin — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 20:13:38 +0000

Q-Ruption performers Adelitas Way caught up with Dalton to give him their thoughts on the UPROAR tour and what’s in store for them next. Adelitas Way are a Las Vegas based band who broke out through a number of WWE themed successes, with their tracks serving as the themes for Ted DiBiase, tag team The [...]