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Sick Puppies are inching closer to their return and bassist Emma Anzai has checked in with an update on their album progress. Anzai reveals that the group has been extremely productive coming up with new material and they're in the process of narrowing down that tracks that will make the final disc.

Okay, maybe it was just pouring outside and their wet from that. But, if i know the Q103 audience as well as  i think i do, they are totally sweaty!

Sick Puppies are coming back into town for a Triple Threat!! I can't wait to rock out with them guys!! That's why tonight they're my crush.

Another big rock show is making it's way to the Capital Region this fall.  Q103 presents the Triple Threat Tour starring Seether, Sick Puppies and Kyng to Upstate Concert Hall on September 18th.   Also on the bill are up and coming band Young Guns.

Were you lucky enough to meet one of the Q-Ruption performers? If so check out our galleries after the jump and save your photos - or send the link to this article to your friends to show off that you got to meet an artist.

The only rock festival in the Albany area was a huge success - thanks to everyone who came out to see Q-Ruption at SPAC on Friday night. After the jump check out the galleries of performers Selfish Needy Creatures, Egypt Central, Sick Puppies, Skillet, Five Finger Death Punch, and Godsmack.

So last night I had an absolute blast at Q-Ruption!  There were so many great moments both on and off the stage, but one moment sticks out in my mind as the favorite of the night.

Before the artists took the stage to tear it up at Q-Ruption they made a pit stop to our backstage Q103 studio at SPACto sit down and chat with Mrozek and hang out a little before the big show.  After the jump check out some great interviews from Skillet, The Sick Puppies and Sully Erna of Godsmack!

She is known as the 'Female Flea', Emma Anzai bass player for the trio Sick Puppies will be performing at the Q103 Q-Ruption, Friday at SPAC.   She called in to talk about the show, her influences,  her pre-show rituals, her favorite song to perform,  what's next for the Pups and more!  Hear the interview now.

Be ready for a Q-Ruption! The summer's only rock festival is Friday August 19th at SPAC starring Godsmack, Five Finger Death Punch, Skillet, Sick Puppies, Egypt Central plus local band Play for the Stage winner: Selfish Needy Creatures. The parking lot opens at 4pm, gates are at 5pm. What time does your favorite band hit the stage? We have the set times.

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.

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.