The circus was back in the Burgh with a sense of strange magic that floated into Stage AE as Avatar returned with a theatrical fury that felt both familiar and newly sharpened. The Swedish metal band has always mixed bold showmanship with a heavy sound, yet their stop on the In The Airwaves tour felt like a full step deeper into their eccentric world.

There was a kind of shared excitement at UPMC Events Center on the seemingly normal Wednesday that signaled All Time Low had returned to remind everyone why they've remained pop punk favourites for two decades. The Baltimore group has traveled the world many times, yet this North America leg of their latest tour felt especially charged as it came on the heels of their vibrant new album…

With a swagger that could be felt before he even stepped on stage, Yung Gravy rolled into Pittsburgh for a night that felt like a full blown party as part of his Voluptuous Voyage. His rise from internet sensation to chart climbing rapper has been fueled by a mix of comedy, charm, and beats that slide in smooth and confident. Fans piled into Stage AE early, buzzing with pulsing anticipation, ready to dance, shout, and laugh along with the man who built a loyal following out of pure good vibes.

It was an exciting Saturday night in the Burgh as Mammoth took over the Roxian with their The End tour. The show carried the electric promise of a band with a proud legacy and a firm grip on its future. Wolfgang Van Halen led the charge with a steady presence that honored his family name while proving he is carving his own path.

Like a wave that rolls in without warning and suddenly brightens the whole shoreline, The Wombats swept into The Roxian on their tour for Oh! The Ocean. Formed in Liverpool and known for their sharp wit and dance ready indie rock, The Wombats arrived in the Burgh with a sense of confidence that comes only from years of touring and a loyal fanbase that never seems to fade.

Fresh off the release of her new album Poster Child, Taylor Acorn took over Thunderbird Music Hall with a confidence that fit the intimate space perfectly. The room had been buzzing as soon as doors opened, partly because this stop on her tour marked one of the first chances for Pittsburgh fans to hear songs from Poster Child in a live setting.

Two of hard rock's modern giants, Daughtry and Seether, have teamed up for one of the biggest co-headlining tours of the year and took over UPMC Events Center for a night of catharsis in the form of heavy music. The venue was packed nearly to capacity, with fans of every age crowding in for what felt like a celebration of grit, melody, and heart.

Some concerts make you dance and groove, some concerts make you feel something deep in your chest. The Band CAMINO's return to Pittsburgh did both, filling Stage AE with a mix of emotion, nostalgia, and pure energy that rolled over the crowd like a wave. Touring in support of their new album NeverAlways, the group has taken their shimmering brand of alt pop rock to another level.

This Halloween was one for the record books as country zombies invaded the Burgh! Cameron Whitcomb took over the Roxian on Halloween night as part of his I have Got Options tour celebrating his debut album The Hard Way. Fans packed the sold-out venue in full costume, already buzzing from spooky anticipation long before the first chord rang out.

Sometimes a band steps onstage and the room feels like it is about to float right off the ground, and that's exactly the energy Saint Motel brought to the Roxian on Devil's Night. The indie pop visionaries, known for blending cinematic wonder with clever melodies, arrived in Pittsburgh as part of their Symphony in the Sky tour, celebrating the release of their fresh album of the same name.

There's something truly magical about a hometown show, and Lakeview made sure everyone felt it the second they pulled up to the Roxian. The entire night was a full-blown Pittsburgh party! This stop marked one of the biggest nights on the Blue Collar Country Tour, a fitting homecoming for a duo that has proudly worn their yinzer roots on their sleeves since the very beginning.

Saturday night began like a call from the cosmos as the crowd at Mr. Smalls roared to life, thrilled at the chance to see The Sword back in action after their 2022 disbandment. Reunited and sharper than ever, the Texas heavy rock veterans returned to celebrate the fifteenth anniversary of Warp Riders, an album that remains one of the defining works in stoner and doom metal.

There was a buzzing electricity in the air before Counterparts even took the stage, the kind that only builds when a crowd knows they're about to be torn apart in the best way possible. The Roxian was packed with fans pressed shoulder to shoulder, ready for one of the heaviest lineups the venue had seen in months. Counterparts have long been known for walking the tightrope between melodic despair and absolute fury, and this night was no exception.

The Violent Femmes sure know how to make an entrance! The night didn't start with flashy lights or an intro track. Instead, it began with the unmistakable sound of a marching melody as the Violent Femmes emerged from the elevator and made their way through the crowd, playing "Olinguito" like a street parade gone wild. Fans parted and cheered as the band wove through the packed floor of Stage AE, instruments in hand, grinning like a group of old friends crashing their own party.

There's something about a G Flip show that just feels like coming home. Maybe it's the way their music hits straight to the heart, or maybe it's how they make every person in the room feel seen the second they step on stage. Whatever it is, their stop at Stage AE on the Dream Ride world tour felt like a celebration of love, identity, and pure joy.

The Roxian was buzzing with the kind of excitement that builds when everyone knows they are about to witness something special. Peach Pit had arrived in Pittsburgh to close out their Fall Quest tour, and the sold-out crowd made sure the night felt like a celebration. The Vancouver indie pop group, known for their breezy guitar tones and bittersweet lyrics, have always had a way of turning melancholy into something strangely joyful.

There's something special about watching an artist you've grown up with still owning the stage two decades later. T-Pain was back in Pittsburgh, celebrating twenty years of hits, heartbreaks, and absolute anthems that defined an era. It felt more like a reunion than a concert, the kind where everyone in the crowd already knows every word by heart. Two decades in, and the man who made Auto-Tune an art form hasn't lost a step.

Any Saturday night with Tropidelic is guaranteed to be a nonstop party! The Cleveland-based funk-reggae collective has spent the past decade building a loyal following through relentless touring and good vibes, blending elements of reggae, hip-hop, and funk into something unmistakably their own. Their stop at Stage AE, the last show of the first leg of this round of touring, marked a major step up from last year's show at Mr.

Few artists can turn viral moments into genuine artistry, but sombr has managed to make that leap with ease. What began as a bedroom project and a few catchy TikToks has evolved into a full-fledged musical world, and his Late Nights and Young Romance tour shows just how far he has come in such a short time. Supporting his debut album…

The Warhol Theater at the Andy Warhol Museum was the perfect canvas for a night that blurred the line between music and art. Hand Habits, the ever-evolving project of Meg Duffy, has long carried an introspective quality, and this tour in support of their new album Blue Reminder leaned into that spirit with intention. The show, the penultimate stop of the tour and part of the Sound Series put on at the Warhol Museum, was intimate yet expansive, filling the small theater with sound that felt deeply personal but at the same time universal.

Minneapolis is totally crazy and possessed with heavy metal! That's what Attila Dorn himself had to say about the incredibly passionate crowd as Powerwolf brought their holy heavy metal mass to Minnesota on their third US tour. The Myth Live was filled to the brim with an audience ready to sing, howl, and raise their horns in unison. Known for their theatrical blend of symphonic and power metal, the German wolves have steadily climbed to become one of the most beloved acts in the genre.

Yo ho, yo ho, it's a pirate's life for us as Alestorm docked their latest tour in Minneapolis. The Scottish legends of rum-soaked chaos are currently storming the US with a set that's as wild as it is unforgettable. The ragtag bunch has long held a reputation for bringing pure mayhem to any stage they touch. The nearly sold-out Varsity Theater was packed close to bursting with eager fans dressed in pirate hats, eye patches, and bananas, and the atmosphere was primed for an evening of unrelenting fun.

There's nothing better than a Friday night in the Burgh with Cannibal Corpse. Just a few months ago the death metal legends supported Meshuggah at Stage AE, but this time the spotlight belonged to them. The Roxian trembled under the weight of their presence, as Pittsburgh came prepared for a night of unrelenting brutality. With more than three decades of carving their name into the genre, Cannibal Corpse needed no introduction, yet they still carried themselves like conquerors ready to claim the city all over again.

There's a certain magic when a band can turn a summer night into a floating party, and Yacht Rock Revue did just that at Stage AE. The group has built a reputation as the premier torchbearers of the yacht rock sound, reviving soft rock classics with authenticity and flair. Their Yacht Rock Forever tour brought them back to Pittsburgh, and unlike last year when they opened for…

A dark storm was brewing over Pittsburgh, but it wasn't rainclouds for once. Lorna Shore chose Stage AE's outdoor setting in Pittsburgh as the launchpad for their massive North American tour, celebrating their monstrous new album I Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me. Already hailed as one of the defining acts in modern deathcore, the band entered this run with an arsenal of fresh material and a reputation for devastating live shows.