q-ruption

As one of you 12,138 fans that rocked out at Q-Ruption last night, it was hard to pick a favorite act.  One band I was anticipating to see in person delivered in a big way last night.  For me, it was Skillet that got ol' Monte tapping his foot.

Mike Portnoy. Man, this guy has played with a lot of people. And they are all really, really great. Most know him from Dream Theater and filling in with Avenged Sevenfold.

Shim chats with Mrozek about his one encounter with Sully Erna and his excitement to see Five Finger Death Punch. Oh yeah, you can also find out about his commitment phobia.

Last night was the grand finale of Q103's Play for the Stage at Savannah's in Albany, and finalists Tamerlane, Selfish Needy Creatures and Pipebomb all performed for a second time to win the ultimate prize and opportunity- to open for Godsmack, Five Finger Death Punch, Skillet, Sick Puppies and Egypt Central at next weeks Q-Ruption. Congratulations to SELFISH NEEDY CREATURES for being the big winn

Do have your tickets to Q-Ruption, the biggest concert in the history of Q103!?  How would you like to score a free pair of tickets to the show?  I've got your shot Barleycorn's on Saturday night!

Find out tonight at Savannah’s on Pearl St. in Albany starting at 10pm. This is it man. It’s the finals for our ‘Play For The Stage’ competition. One of these 3 bands is going to play at SPAC next Friday and play with Godsmack, Five Finger Death Punch and more.

So Q-Ruption is getting closer and closer, and you’re wondering about all sorts of things. Fear not – we have you covered. First, yours truly (Mrozek) will be broadcasting backstage @ SPAC starting at 2pm. So keep it locked on all day for up to the minute updates of what’s going on.

Last night marked the last round of Q103's Play for the Stage at Savannah's in Albany. So far, local bands Pipebomb and Tamerlane are in the running, and the final three bands Kolekora, Selfish Needy Creatures and UnCivil Liberty all competed for that coveted last spot in the finals next week, for a chance to play Q-Ruption alongside some of the biggest names in rock. Read on to see who will be mo

This past Friday, round two of Q-Ruption's Play for the Stage took place at Savannah's on South Pearl Street in Albany. The Hearing Aides, Tamerlane and Potter's Field all competed and played for 20 minutes to win a chance at the finals later in the month. Last week, Pipebomb was the big winner. Read on to see which band was also given a chance to open at this month's Q-Ruption!

Honestly, this may have been the first band competition I’ve ever been a part of where I can say that I thought all 3 bands were great!

You can win a pair of tickets for Q-Ruption if you get there early. How early you ask? You can register outside at Northern Lights between 5:30-6:30.

If you're looking forward to Q103's Q-Ruption, you might want to catch Faceless (a Godsmack tribute) tonight at Savannah’s. It’s a special edition of Q103’s Late Night Happy Hour.